Give Green Presents at the Office Nov 11, 2008
SOLARLINK FR500 and MICROLINK FR150 both have solar power and hand crank power with flashlights and cell phone chargers. All models can be found online or at RadioShack stores. (Suite101.com)
Winterizing home can cut costs Nov 10, 2008
An emergency kit should include flashlights, candles and matches, a first aid kit, bottled water, nonperishable food and a battery-powered radio. The BBB recommends creating the same emergency kit for the car, including a couple of blankets. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Investigation of former deputy continues Nov 8, 2008
40-caliber pistol along with three 9mm magazines, two Pelican flashlights worth about 50 each, a 4-wheel-drive radio controlled Revo 33 truck and an estimated 1,000 in accessories for the truck. The victims of the burglary told police they believed the suspect had to know where the items were due to their location, and this led the victims to suspect an acquaintance of theirs who worked for the Iberia Parish Sheriff s Office, Raborn said. (New Iberia, LA)
Iberia deputy charged Nov 7, 2008
40-caliber pistol along with three 9mm magazines, two Pelican flashlights worth about 50 each, a 4-wheel-drive radio-controlled Revo 33 truck and an estimated 1,000 in accessories for the truck and red duffel bag, according to police records. More details are expected to be made public today. (New Iberia, LA)
Trick-or-Treating set for Friday in Atmore (127) Nov 4, 2008
To easily see and be seen, children should also carry flashlights. Costumes should be short enough to prevent children from tripping and falling. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Organic craze spurs farm weddings Nov 3, 2008
For their wedding at Oz Farm in Mendocino County, California, Kate Schatz and Jason Pontius came up with unusual gift baskets, which included head lamps, flashlights, walkie-talkies and other items better suited for construction workers than teary-eyed guests. But this was a farm wedding, without hotel-like amenities, and the couple from Oakland, California, wanted to make the 30 or so friends and relatives staying the weekend as comfortable as possible. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Gillette officials: Send kids out with lights Nov 2, 2008
Published: Sunday, November 2, 2008 12:48 AM MDT Public safety officials urged parents to send glow sticks and flashlights with their children next Halloween, citing several near misses between cars and trick-or-treaters. David King, Campbell County emergency management coordinator, also encouraged parents to dress their children in reflective costumes. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
* INTERVIEW: Tsai hunger strike stoked by helplessness Nov 2, 2008
On Friday night, more than 1,000 people gathered outside the legislature, flashlights in hand. Encircling the legislature and shining their lights at the compound, they called on the countrys lawmakers to overhaul the Referendum Law (k). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Shine a light Nov 1, 2008
Invisible Rays' illuminates Surrealism, with the help of flashlights ... Marcel Duchamp designed the 1938 International Surrealist Exhibition in Paris, and a portion of the show was in the near dark; flashlights were distributed to patrons ... A stack of flashlights stands at the door; you really can't see the art without one. (Boston Globe)
Halloween Safety Nov 1, 2008
"However, by following some simple advice and using common sense, parents, children, drivers and homeowners can all have a safe, enjoyable time. It is always a good idea for kids and other pedestrians to wear light colored or reflective clothing and to be carrying flashlights while they are out.". If children are out at night, drivers need to be particularly careful at dusk and when driving either over a hill or around a curve, where visibility is limited. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Today in the Cedar Valley Nov 1, 2008
Admission: 5; flashlights will be provided if you forget your own. Heart of Darkness haunted house. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Agencies stress safety on Halloween Oct 31, 2008
We recommend lighted costumes and to carry flashlights, Sonnier said. Make sure you act in a responsible manner during trick-or-treating. (New Iberia, LA)
Red Cross tips make for a safe Halloween Oct 31, 2008
From the bravest of superheroes to the noblest of knights, everyone should remember to bring their flashlights. If you visit a house where a stranger resides, accept treats at the door and, please, don't go inside. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Keep kids safe this Halloween Oct 31, 2008
Carry flashlights or glow sticks or go during daylight hours. Get 45% off the news delivered to your home. (The St. Augustine Record)
Halloween hazards lurk on the road Halloween increasingly a dangerous, busy day on the road. Oct 31, 2008
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• Events calendar Oct 31, 2008
Bring flashlights for visits in the dark. Hamburgers, hot dogs, hot chocolate and other treats are available for sale. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Night festivities return to Oil City Oct 31, 2008
The city also has aired public service announcements on a local radio station, urging parents to accompany children and make sure they're outfitted with reflective costumes and flashlights. "I feel protected, that I know my mom and dad will be around," said Elizabeth, whose successful campaign has drawn national attention and is attracting network television crews once again to Oil City. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Afraid to say, Halloween events not over yet Oct 31, 2008
Led by flashlights, the group will visit locations not normally open to the public, such as the castle's kitchen, servants' quarters, basement and terrace pavilion. Some climbing of steep stairs is required and the tour is not recommended for ages 6 or younger. (NJ.com -- Times)
DRIVE SMART Virginia's Halloween Safety Tips (4:39am) Oct 31, 2008
Give them flashlights and glow sticks. Dress kids in bright, reflective clothing or use reflective tape on their costumes. (WTVR.com, VA)
Tonight, sweet street is Durham's Club Blvd. Oct 31, 2008
Make sure motorists can see children -- with flashlights, reflective tape and bright colors to make costumes visible. Avoid walking in areas with heavy traffic, and look for well-lit streets with sidewalks. (News & Observer)
U.S. Airmen Teach Aviation in Chilean Schools Oct 31, 2008
Air Force memorabilia including flashlights, key chains and balls were distributed for the eager group to take home as souvenirs of their experience. Lollipops helped to keep the energy level high as students tested their contraptions to ensure wings and tails were stable. (DOD DefenseLINK)
Beware of ghosts, goblins on area roads Friday Oct 30, 2008
Children should wear light colored clothing, so they can be seen, he said, and flashlights or glowsticks to help motorists see them. He also suggested that, instead of wearing masks, which could obstruct vision, children should paint their faces. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
Parents should know safety tricks Oct 30, 2008
Otherwise, they should be wary of strangers, bring flashlights and stay with a large group ... - Carry flashlights and wear clothing with reflective tape. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Police Stress Halloween Safety Oct 30, 2008
After dark, they should carry glow sticks or flashlights. The dangers aren't from witches or spirits, but instead kids falling and getting hit by cars. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Fire department offers Halloween safety tips Oct 30, 2008
Use flashlights instead of candles when illuminating Jack-O-Lanterns. IF YOU USE CANDLES, KEEP THEM AWAY FROM COSTUMES, CURTAINS, OR ANYTHING THAT CAN CATCH FIRE. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Column: Stay safe this Halloween: Tips from your local police Oct 30, 2008
Obtain flashlights with fresh batteries for all children and their escorts. Teach children how to call 9-1-1 (or their local emergency number) if they have an emergency or become lost. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Enchanted forest Oct 29, 2008
Spooky treats and witch's brew will be served, and visitors of all ages are encouraged to wear a costume and bring flashlights. Tonight and tomorrow from 6:30-8:30, rain or shine. (Boston Globe)
Have a severe winter weather kit, plan Oct 29, 2008
That kit should include items like non-perishable food, water, a battery-powered or hand-crank radio, extra flashlights and batteries. If you already have an emergency supply kit, thoroughly check and update your family's kit before winter approaches and add the following supplies in preparation for winter weather. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Town drops everything to search for lost boy Oct 29, 2008
One woman the Bishops don't even know her name went downtown and bought flashlights and started passing them out to the searchers. Almost a mile away as the crow flies, Marilyn Weaver was getting ready to do what she could to help. (Missoulian, MT)
Missing 3-year-old found with her aunt Oct 29, 2008
More than 100 people, including neighbors with flashlights, also took to the streets in the dark after learning Lily was missing through telephone calls placed by a computer-alert system. They joined in a search made urgent by the knowledge that Lily was not wearing a coat in the cold and freezing rain. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Are you severe winter weather aware? Oct 28, 2008
GET A KIT % Get an Emergency Supply Kit which includes items like non-perishable food, water, a battery- powered or hand-crank radio, extra flashlights and batteries. If you already have an emergency supply kit, thoroughly check and update your family's kit before winter approaches and add the following supplies in preparation for winter weather: % Rock salt to melt ice on walkways % Sand to improve traction % Snow shovels and other snow removal equipment. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Friday night frights looms Oct 28, 2008
Flashlights and glow-in-the-dark necklaces or other devices should be carried or worn ... Flashlights and glow-in-the-dark necklaces or other devices should be carried or worn. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)
CHP issues drivers' warning for Halloween Oct 28, 2008
The CHP suggests trick-or-treaters carry flashlights and stay in groups. Parents should also remind them about pedestrian safety. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Holiday events on tap Oct 28, 2008
Always make sure children can be seen by a motorist with reflective costumes or by carrying flashlights. Always check the treats your children receive. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Stargazers Converge on Robbins Oct 28, 2008
" Dilday welcomes anybody to MASP whether for a day, for a night or the entire week. The gate will open about noon on Monday. The site is well away from big city lights, and both Robbins and Carthage mean to keep it that way, with zoning moves afoot in both towns to protect the area from light pollution. "Star and Arrow" points the way to MASP. These temporary signs are placed at intersections within a few miles of the campground on Lakey Siding Road off the Old Plank Road between Robbins and... (The Pilot Newspaper)
Change your clock, change your fire alarm battery Oct 27, 2008
Families should also prepare a fire safety kit that includes working flashlights and fresh batteries. Loading commenting interface. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Take care in choosing a Halloween costume Oct 27, 2008
Have flashlights, he said. Obey all traffic rules. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
In packing for life, don't forget the duct tape Oct 26, 2008
In the main compartments, we had stuffed flashlights, extra socks, extra shorts, raingear (though it was brilliantly sunny), first-aid kits, hats, mittens (though it was only early fall), and a roll of duct tape someone had said might come in handy. I brought protein bars, fruit, and nuts. (Boston Globe)
Residents fight back over pilfered political signs Oct 26, 2008
He said members of his church have greased signs with Vaseline to make them slippery or have taken to peering out windows with video cameras and flashlights to catch would-be thieves. Keen eyes have spotted a few culprits. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Time to focus even more on fire safety Oct 25, 2008
For Halloween, Smith encourages flame resistant decorations and costumes and the use of flashlights instead of candles. If candles are used, never leave them unattended and always make sure they are out before going to bed, Smith said. (New Iberia, LA)
Two found dead at Hudson home Oct 25, 2008
Investigators with dogs and flashlights searched foliage surrounding a church that faces the home. King is Donerson's grandson. (USA Today -- Life)
Ann-Marie Berg: Time for Halloween safety Oct 24, 2008
Votive candles are safest to illuminate the pumpkin, though flashlights do a great job also. Put the lit pumpkin in a safe place where it will not get knocked over, and place it away from dry leaves, which could create more of a bonfire effect. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
• Area offers many Halloween and fall activities Oct 24, 2008
Visitors are encouraged to bring flashlights for visits in the dark. Hamburgers, hot dogs, hot chocolate and other treats are available for sale at the maze entrance. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
'Dime a dozen' Oct 23, 2008
" That night, the Americans continued their search for hidden weapons. They had received a tip that some were buried in a children's playground in the nearby town. It was pitch black. Under green "tactical" flashlights, they started digging up the playground. After 15 minutes, they had found nothing. The Iraqi police officers with them were starting to get nervous. There was a gunshot, and then a flash and a loud bang: the patrol was under attack. Sprayed with shrapnel The explosion might have... (BBC News)
Halloween safety tips offered Oct 21, 2008
- Children should carry flashlights to help motorists see them. - If older children go trick-or-treating unsupervised, insist that they stay in their own neighborhood and on an agreed upon route. (FOX 11, AZ)
Local briefs Oct 20, 2008
The DeKalb County Red Cross is accepting donations of the following items: foldable cots, comfort kits, blankets, poly folding chairs, clean-up kits, dining items, kitchen supplies, powdered drinks, clear storage bins, under-bed clear storage bins, flashlights, batteries, dining fly or canopy, industrial electric can opener, laptop computers, lightweight folding tables, and electrical supplies (generators, portable lights, light stands, extension cords, portable heaters). For more information or... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar (Today) Oct 19, 2008
Get Out Events, Hunting ng Calendar. Search post-gazette NOW. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Public Health: Halloween Horrors: Myth or Reality? Oct 18, 2008
Public Health: Halloween Horrors: Myth or Reality. - Pembroke, MA - Pembroke Mariner & Reporter. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Man of mystical charm Oct 17, 2008
The fact that he was still playing at 3 a.m. with glow balls and flashlights, well, that made sense to Harry Rose, too. The longtime assistant pro at Needham GC, Rose has twice battled cancer and so many times he has heard inspirational talks about conquering the disease. (Boston Globe)
Traveling trick or treaters Oct 17, 2008
Whatever you choose to do, please be careful and carry flashlights with you. The idiots who drive around following their kids with the headlights on are the most dangerous. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
COLUMN: I can see what the temp is in every room, even during the night Oct 16, 2008
The other thing I got a lot of flak for was flashlights. Now, in my mind, you simply cannot have too many flashlights ... Apparently I have more flashlights than the average person, though, judging by the ribbing I m still getting for the numerous flashlights we unpacked. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
What -- me worry? MAD to auction early works Oct 16, 2008
Witness a last batch of original drawings of Alfred and other early works being put up for auction by the magazine, which since 1952 has kept legions of American youths reading under the covers with flashlights. The sale is scheduled for Nov. 14 at the Heritage Auction Galleries in Dallas and online. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
• Community news Oct 16, 2008
Visitors are encouraged to bring their own flashlights for after-dark visits. Clubs will be selling hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, hot chocolate, and other treats at the maze entrance. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
In Warren, R.I., all pumpkin is great Oct 12, 2008
The last two Fridays of October are Bring Your Own Flashlight (BYOF) nights, when the property remains open late and visitors are free to roam about with flashlights to raise their personal level of dread as high as they can stand by shining light on things that may go bump in the night. Just for fun, Frerichs has built a pumpkin catapult, a gigantic slingshot of sorts with which he fires pumpkins into fields to the delight of children. (Boston Globe)
Observing Tips for New Telescope Ow... Oct 11, 2008
Put red tape over all flashlights and other white light sources to avoid ruining night adaptation. Also, any viewing comrades will be very upset if at midnight new observer decides to open a car door to retrieve a snack, only to blind the camp with the interior lights. (Suite101.com)
* FEATURE: Economic crisis puts new spin on border crossings Oct 11, 2008
Sirens wailed through the chill night air as a group of Mexicans stumbled down a country road, crouching in the grass among rats and snakes to escape the flashlights of border patrol agents ... Patrol sirens and flashlights pursued the group during a four-hour journey, at one point forcing them to hide in a pitch black tunnel as shots rang out on the road. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Deputy hit by car dies Oct 11, 2008
Gilstrap was wearing a vest and using two cone flashlights while directing traffic, said sheriff's department Chief Deputy Gene Langston. "He was there where he is every morning, where there's a deputy every morning," Langston said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Father, son arrested in marijuana investigation Oct 11, 2008
bmc dennis wrote on Oct 9, 2008 1:27 PM:" wow three counts of and one count of conspiracy. I think that meth is a biger proplem than some weed. Lets spend more money on meth and less on some one selling weed. Meth creates more theft and damage than some guy stoned eating pogy bate and watching tv. I know how about stopping the people at 2 am in south kelso with flashlights and back packs riding stolen bikes. The kpd has only 3 officers on graveyard maybe the taskforce could help thme at knight.... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Home school...lessons and life begin and end at home Oct 10, 2008
This year we're doing nothing but astronomy, said McNeese as she passed out Styrofoam balls, strings, globes and flashlights to groups of multi-aged children who were studying the hows and whys of solar eclipses. There would definitely be advantages to teaching a child at home and one of those would be following your own schedule. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Amanda Langhams 1st grade class at Sunset Elementary got to check out a real firetruck when members of the Altus Fire Department stopped by Wednesday for a visit. Shown talking to the children are firemen Greg Nettleton and David Monroe. Below, one of the firemen performs with Sparky during last years clown show. This years show is set for Friday. Oct 10, 2008
Thursday, October 09, 2008 Edition. Today's Weather Altus, OK. (Altus Times, OK)
Police Blotter (Oct. 9) Oct 8, 2008
The driver s side window was smashed and several items were taken from the car, including a gym bag, flashlights, a small pen, money and Plantronics Blue Tooth, which allows a person to talk on the cell phone hands free. The break-in apparently happened sometime between 6:10 p.m. the previous night and 8:10 a.m. that morning. (Needham Tab, MA)
Students give seniors ‘comfort’ (231) Oct 8, 2008
Each kit contained standard toiletry items along with flashlights and adhesive bandages. When Grey asked how many of the people there that day had disaster kits at home only two of around 45 said they did. (Atmore Advance, AL)
DA Candidates Spar at Debate Oct 8, 2008
That audit said thousands of dollars in seized money was spent on t-shirts, flashlights and even parking. Soares said, "I believe that when you take money from drug dealers you take that money and you make sure that the communities where those drug dealers were occupy you put that money back in the community.". (FOX23 News, NY)
Fire Prevention Week set for Oct 5-11 Oct 8, 2008
Blow out candles when you leave a room and use flashlights for emergency lighting; safety 101: install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, for the best protection, interconnect all smoke alarms throughout the home that way when one sounds, they all sound, test smoke alarms at least once a month using the test button, replace smoke alarms every 10 years and have a home fire escape plan. The BVFD will be hosting a stew Saturday, Oct. 11 in... (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Woman knocked down, robbed in Palo Alto Oct 7, 2008
If we carry flashlights at night or wear a whistle around our necks, that might help. If residents chose not to have large vegetation providing safe dark havens for villains to hide in beside the sidewalk. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
