(Feb. 20, 2013) -- The media called it "The Twitter Predictor," and some scoffed at the idea that by analyzing activity on the social media tool, one could predict economic markets like the Dow Jones Industrial Average. But yesterday, Indiana University associate professor Johan Bollen's work received a rare form of validation: a United States patent.

(Feb. 20, 2013) -- Dubbed "The Elegant Lady," the fully-appointed RV is estimated to cost between $1.5 million to $2.5 million, the Dallas Morning News estimated. The unit features sliding doors, automatic shades, a luxury kitchen, more than six high-definition televisions and an high-tech outdoor entertainment station. 

(Feb. 20, 2013) -- STIHL Inc.continued its support of the National Association of State Park Directors through its sponsorship of the NASPD Leadership School at the Oglebay National Training Center in West Virginia. The company provided a scholarship fund affording 15 state park staff from across the country the opportunity to participate in this unique school.

(Feb. 20, 2013) -- Campers who aren’t happy with the cleanliness of a Camping and Caravanning Club Site’s washroom facilities can make a complaint to site staff, and if it can’t be resolved within a two hour timeframe, will be recompensed with a free night, says the Club.

(Feb. 20, 2013) -- Seven tourists from France, including four children, who were camping out Monday night in Waza National Park, were reportedly kidnapped in northern Cameroon on Tuesday, reports Enstars.

(Feb. 20, 2013) -- Roughly 200 people turned out on Tuesday to be a part of the public comment session about a proposed RV park in Sussex County, Del., reports WBOC TV 16.

(Feb. 20, 2013) -- Cummins Inc. announced today that it has revised its previously announced fourth quarter and full year 2012 operating results to reflect information learned in February related to certain legal matters.

(Feb. 20, 2013) -- News 12 New Jersey writes that Berit Ollestad has spent the past several chilly nights camped out in a tent next to the Morristown Town Hall in an effort to raise donations for Sandy victims.

(Feb. 20, 2013) -- Participating in a 24-hour race in the sand at Camp Gulf in Destin, Fla., runners raised money for a good cause and broke world records. Camp Gulf was a major sponsor of the event and provided the racers with snacks and water, and stationed an RV at the beachfront for bathroom breaks for all.

(Feb. 20, 2013) -- Thousands of Alberta campers flooded the province's online reservation system Tuesday as it opened early for campsite reservations for the May long weekend, reports the Calgary Herald.