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Johnson Outdoor 2nd-quarter net income falls

Johnson Outdoors saw its second-quarter net income fall 14 percent because of a higher tax rate and flat sales on its recreational gear.

LG Electronics Brings New, Innovative Energy-Efficient Commercial HVAC Solutions To LEED-Focused Architects

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Addressing the needs of architects seeking more energy efficiency and flexibility in HVAC solutions, LG Electronics is highlighting its award-winning variable refrigerant ...

Johnson Outdoors 2012 Fiscal Second Quarter Revenue Matches Prior Year Record

RACINE, Wis. -- Johnson Outdoors Inc. , a leading global outdoor recreation company, today announced revenue during the second fiscal quarter, ended March 30, 2012, matched record second quarter sales ...

Outdoor Activities for Kids that Get Them Off the Video Games: Mother’s Perspective

With the summer months quickly approaching, many mothers and fathers are trying to come up with fun ideas to keep their children active during the summer vacation and time off from school. As ideas fail to come to parents (and in our world of electronics) many kids turn to video games or television. As a parent, I have seen a decrease in the use of the imagination over the years and I think, in ...

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Ben Barber: Burning Old Computers Threatens Ghana's Health

Not far from the heart of one of Africa's biggest cities, Accra, Ghana, black clouds of toxic smoke rise from an outdoor recycling operation that is converting America's used computers into copper, gold and other useful materials.

Magellan Adds Best-in-Class National Geographic Topographic Maps for its eXplorist GPS Devices

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May  8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Magellan, a leader of innovative GPS devices for vehicles, outdoor and mobile navigation, today announced the availability of National Geographic's TOPO!, ...

KEEN Re-Energizes Small Businesses with its First Recess Pilot Program

PORTLAND, Ore., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- KEEN, Inc., the manufacturer of hybrid outdoor and casual footwear, bags and socks, has launched its first Recess Pilot Program to help small businesses jumpstart ...

IBC Tote Enclosure with Built-In Scale and Spill Containment Basin -- Weighs/Protects Outdoor IBC Totes

IBC Tote Enclosure with Built-In Scale and Spill Containment Basin -- Weighs/Protects Outdoor IBC Totes Scaletron Industries, Ltd., a manufacturer of corrosion resistant digital and mechanical scales, has introduced the Model 4042-63 IBC-WE IBC Spill Containment Scale with Weatherproof Enclosure for use in the industrial and chemical process industries. Scaletron Industries, Ltd., a manufacturer ...