Madoff Collectibles Flood eBay Jan 6, 2009
Beach bags, flashlights, blankets, binoculars, jackets, T-shirts, umbrellas and other items -- all emblazoned with the Madoff Securities name and logo -- are up for sale at the online auction house. Among the more unusual items are "Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC" desktop cigar humidors being sold outright for 79. (Newsmax)
Stores hope to scare up shoppers during hard financial times Nov 2, 2008
Franklin Gun Shop will begin early markdowns this month on its "soft goods," such as clothing, camping gear, knives and binoculars, said Mark Franklin, whose family has owned the business for 47 years. "We're starting a month early with discounts," Franklin said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Out & About: Dolls, bears, books, crafts and the big parade Oct 31, 2008
A few highlights include an African safari, a trip from Geodon Tours, spa services, dinner/theater/hotel packages, a Wallace Nutting picture, antiques, deep sea fishing packages, golf packages, becoming a character in a Brendan DuBois novel, Maine Breakfast Package featuring real Maine goods, Victorian Tea for 10, naturalist cruise with a new digital camera and binoculars, old-fashioned horse-and buggy ride with gourmet picnic, lunch along the shore and an antique car ride, specialty gift... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Tour Northern California's small towns Oct 23, 2008
Be sure to bring binoculars to watch the sea lions gathering on the rocks. At evening, retire to one of the town s many inns. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Over the back fence: News thats Sep 11, 2008
Please bring binoculars, walking shoes and dress appropriately for walking. A picnic area is available. (Millbrook Round Table, NY)
Portsmouth area community calendar Sep 8, 2008
Bring your boots, binoculars and butterfly nets. Families and groups are welcome to join in. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Weekend Calendar Sep 4, 2008
Beginners are welcome to bring binoculars ... Binoculars are recommended. (Middletown Press, CT)
A last hurrah Aug 18, 2008
One boardwalk photo that has drawn a lot of attention from gallery visitors is an image of pay binoculars; viewers can drop in quarters and peer at a zoomed-in view of the ocean. The silver device's features make it look like a face, which may be why people are drawn to the photo, Zivkov says: "Our brain is wired to see faces.". (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Hang on to summer at these affordable lake towns Aug 16, 2008
Bring binoculars to help pick out bald eagles, ospreys, and herons, and keep your eyes peeled for Champ, the lake's elusive monster. For DIY boating, rent from the based in Burlington, a laid-back college town about six miles away (keelboat rentals $50 per hour, kayaks, and canoes $15 per hour). (MSNBC -- Politics)
Trentonian Community Calendar Aug 1, 2008
Bring binoculars and bird ID field guide, if you have ... Bring bird ID field guide and binoculars, if you have. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Sun shines on McCloud's 37th annual Flea Market Jun 5, 2008
We're having a great time, the weather is beautiful, and we are making money, said vendor Marie Keen of Redding, who has been coming to the McCloud Flea Market for the past 10 years to sell silver jewelry, knives, swords, binoculars, and many novelty items. It was an excellent event, the weather was absolutely gorgeous, and everyone had a great time, said McCloud Flea Market events coordinator Mirella Wilson, but I don't think we had as many people this year as we had last year. (Mount Shasta News, CA)
Rustic, lush home lures Floridians to Big Canoe Apr 23, 2008
Noel enjoys the window bench in her bedroom where she can scour the forest and valleys with her binoculars. The two guest bedrooms house family antiques including a wool area rug made by Helen Russo's great-grandmother when she was a young girl in Greece. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Chili Cook-Off and Soup Cook-Off Jan 17, 2008
Afterwards, we will take a hike and practice using binoculars. This 1. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
North County Times Community news Briefs: Fire survivor support group to meet Nov 6, 2007
CARLSBAD -- Host Tom Troy will help identify birds by sight and sound, with added instruction in the use of binoculars and scopes at 8:30 a.m. the last Saturday of each month at the Buena Vista Lagoon Landing. Birders of all skill levels are invited. (North County Times)
Regional calendar Oct. 25 edition Oct 26, 2007
Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and bring binoculars. This walk is for adults, and rain or snow cancels. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Bizarre String Of Incidents Unfold After Standoff Jul 18, 2007
In March, Dallas police questioned them after they were seen using binoculars to watch flights at Love Field. The pair told officers they were watching the planes for entertainment. (CBS 4, CO)
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Using binoculars the couple knew when they could no longer see the drapes in the windows on the first floor that the river was flowing through the first floor. Looking back Wood-Walter said she can't imagine how hard it must have been for her parents to watch the water slam against and through the home they had worked so hard to make their own. (Sayre Evening Times, PA)
Equestrian center to open in Sorrento Jun 2, 2007
Everyone should wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring binoculars, field guides, sunscreen, insect repellent and water. Details: Wendy Poag or Gallus Quigley at 352-742-0992 or e-mail wpoag@lakecountyfl. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Burglaries and vandalism highlight weekend crime activity Mar 12, 2007
A homeowner in the 100 block of Pelican Drive in Mead told Deputy Kevin Nave that food, towels, binoculars and boat radio were taken during a burglary. The culprit left behind an Oakland Raiders jacket and brown gloves. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Md. town banks on historic trail Jan 15, 2007
Outside, visitors will be able to rent kayaks, canoes and binoculars so they can paddle through the marshes and watch species of birds that Smith might have seen. Those plans got a boost last month when President Bush signed legislation authorizing the creation of the Capt. John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Water Trail. (SunSpot.net)