| RV industry outlook predicts shipments will decline in 2008
Shipments in 2008 are expected to be near 334,200 units, down from the 2007 forecast number of 351,200, said Richard Coon, president of the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association, the organization behind this week's show in Louisville. But Coon qualified the estimate, saying "334,200 units shipped in 2008 would still be comfortably above the 10-year average." Between 1997 and 2006, the last 10 full years for which industry-gathered data is available, RV manufacturers shipped an average of 320,210 units to dealers every year. The outlook was part of the massive 6:30 a.m. breakfast meeting that traditionally kicks off the industry's largest trade show. It included details on how much the industry will spend in advertising over the next year and where those ads will appear.
China can build things. Why can't India?
I'm not saying that Indian officials should be trying to replicate Pudong in Bombay. But falling back on the old “We're a democracy, don't expect too much of us" argument doesn't cut it. Yes, the Chinese don't have elections. But the Japanese do. So do the Koreans and the Taiwanese. They manage to build things anyway. .
Organizers hope Festival of Lights will bring warmth to children's ...
A Christmas tradition in many families is to drive around in the evening and look at the homes lit up for the holidays.
At the Dayton Valley Golf and Country Club on Sunday, families can take a hayride or sleigh ride to look at the lights of Legado and help needy children at the same time.
The sleighs will have wheels, just in case the day is less than a winter wonderland, said Debbie Darnell, business administration manager for the club.
The Dayton Festival of Lights will be a winter party at the clubhouse, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and will include rides throughout the development to look at the homes decorated for the holidays.
Those attending can celebrate the season with music, dancing and family-oriented fun and all it will cost is a pair of flame-retardant pajamas.
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