Rob Kaufhold\’s gut told him it would get \”ugly\” when the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show banned the presence of assault rifles and high-capacity magazine rounds. The explosiveness of the gun control issue, and the power of social media, he believed, would assure that.

His instincts were looking good Wednesday, as a growing list of vendors and celebrities announced they would boycott North America\’s largest outdoor show, which is set to begin Feb. 2 at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg.

The owner of Lancaster Archery Supply said he quickly concluded outdoor enthusiasts would hold it against his business if he participated in the show. He said he further envisions an attendance drop that will cut into sales.

\”I was looking at a lose-lose preposition,\” said Kaufhold, 51, whose business sells archery gear, not guns.

On Wednesday, a website promoting the boycott listed more than 200 vendors as having pulled out of the show. The show typically draws about 1,200 vendors.

As of late Wednesday afternoon, Reed Exhibitions, which runs the show, hadn\’t responded to repeated requests for comment on the situation.

Organizations publicly stating their intention to boycott included retail giant and show sponsor Cabela\’s, the NRA, the Chambersburg-based Sportsmens Liquidation and the Marysville-based Pennsylvania Taxidermist Association. Sportmens Liquidation said it had booked 130 booths.

Jamie Gray of Lebanon, the Olympic air rifle gold medalist, said on her Facebook page she will boycott the event.

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BELLMAWR, NJ — (Marketwire) — 01/22/13 — Island Breeze International, Inc. (OTCQB: IBII), an entertainment cruise development company, announced the formation of its 75% owned subsidiary, IBI Interactive, LLC (\”IBI Interactive\”), which plans to open and operate a video game room and Internet sweepstakes café for adults in Florida. IBI Interactive has secured the funds which it believes will be required for startup expenses and initial working capital for this new line of business from its 25% stockholder.

If you are located in a region that is prone to freezing temperatures, taking steps to prevent frozen pipes and other leaks can reduce the risk of property damage. This is particularly important for properties in the southeast and parts of northern California that may not be designed to perform as well in freezing temperatures.

USE THE FOLLOWING GUIDANCE TO PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO FREEZING WEATHER:

Professional Baseball League and Sports Public Relations Firm Working Together on
Brand Development and Expansion Initiatives
 
Columbia, Md. – The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs, Inc, and Maroon PR, a national sports marketing and public relations agency, today announced a partnership that will include working together on a variety of expansion and branding plans for the League. Formed in 1997, The Atlantic League is considered the highest level of minor league baseball, with on-field play between Triple-A and the Major Leagues.

SHAPLEY

Vernona \” Nonie\”

On January 22, 2013 (nee Shute) of Deptford, NJ, age 63. She is the beloved wife of Joseph E. Shapley, loving mother of Colleen Gervasi (Joel), Joseph S. (Dawn), Kevin T. (Nicole), and Jeremy A. Shapley. She is the loving daughter of Vernona and the late George Shute and dear sister of George Shute III. Nonie is also the loving and devoted grandmother of Joseph B. Shapley, Eryn Gervasi, Jessica Shapley, Ryan Gervasi, Katelyn Shapley, Jacob Shapley, Nicholas Gervasi and Kamryn Shapley. 

 Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial with Committal on Saturday, 10:30 AM, at Christ Episcopal Church, 63 Delaware St., Woodbury, NJ. In lieu of flowers Nonie’s family would appreciate memorial donations be made to Brooklawn Legion Baseball, c/o Dennis Barth, 503 Rte 130, Brooklawn, NJ 08030. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ.

Ewing, NJ … Bobby Acosta, a full-time assistant coach and offensive coordinator for The College of New Jersey football team for the past five years, accepted the head coaching position at Widener University.

The Pride announced the hiring of Acosta on Tuesday, January 22. He will replace Isaac Collins, who stepped down to take the head coaching position at Division II Seton Hill University in Greensburg, Pa. Acosta will bring his up-tempo style of offense to Chester, Pa after spending the last five seasons on the sidelines and coach’s booth with the Lions.

Participation, health and safety, and character development top the list of common goals.

 IRVING, Texas, (January 23, 2012) – The National Football Foundation (NFF) and Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc., the nation\’s largest and oldest youth football organization, today announced a partnership to enhance the sport through a variety of initiatives and research projects that promote participation, health and safety, academic achievement, and the community involvement of the young athletes who play football.

The US Navy has received more than six million lines of software from Raytheon for the DDG 1000 Zumwalt-class destroyer programme, in support of preparations for ship activation and combat system testing.

January 22, 2013