Towns prepare for records as Kickapoo River rises Jun 10, 2008
But Clements signaled with a small flashlight to La Farge firefighters passing nearby in a motorboat. They rescued Clements and his dog, Makita. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
5 Sailors Rescued, 1 Found Dead Jun 9, 2008
The safety officer who survived kept the group together in the water and used a flashlight to signal Coast Guard searchers, said R. Bowen Loftin, CEO of Texas Aalveston, which three of the students attended. The survivors were at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and were in good condition with sunburn and dehydration, Loftin said. (CBS News)
Planning is the key to safe camping Jun 9, 2008
Publication Date: Sunday, June 08, 2008. Published: Sunday, June 8, 2008 7:50 PM CDT By JOY DACHS. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Nature's lessons Jun 7, 2008
After a brief search, they spot his flashlight beam bobbing toward them. His evening stroll had become a night hike when the route proved longer than expected. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Joe's Law: Part 1 Jun 7, 2008
We had almost reached the outskirts of the town when I spotted the signal, a flashlight blinking twice up ahead. I stopped the truck, got out with my own flashlight and answered back. (AZCentral -- News)
The time is now Jun 4, 2008
Put together a survival kit, including a battery-powered radio or television, a flashlight, extra bulbs and batteries, duct tape, tools like a wrench and hammer, a utility knife, fire extinguisher, matches in a water-proof container and a cell phone. Take some time right now to tuck away some of these items and make a plan. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Uses for Old Water Bottles May 30, 2008
Lantern: Turn on a headlamp or small flashlight and leave it in an empty bottle. Assembling a few multi-colored bottles together can make a fun alternative to a campfire. (Suite101.com)
Gear to go backpacking May 30, 2008
Personal gear: Backpack, Nalgene bottle or canteen, pack poncho, bivy or tent, Therm-a-Rest pad, sleeping bag, air pillow, boots with innersoles, cup, fork, knife, toilet paper, toothbrush and toothpaste, towelettes, lip balm, mosquito repellent, flashlight, camera, notebook and pen, watch with compass/altimeter, secure car key. Clothes for hiking: lightweight convertible hiking pants (zipper to make shorts), lightweight breathable shirt, socks, bandana, wide-brim hat, sunglasses. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Police recover stolen golf carts, investigate burglaries (15) May 25, 2008
The report stated that Parker went outside to go fishing and saw a man with a flashlight in his boat. He yelled at the man who then jumped out of the boat and ran away. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Ordinary mans story is quite extraordinary May 25, 2008
He ran wires from a handheld flashlight to the stakes, an ordinary solution to an extraordinary problem. I didn t think it was anything spectacular, he says. (Scranton Times, PA)
Three climbers rescued from Mount Shasta May 22, 2008
He also suggests that hikers always take 10 essential items: map, compass, sunglasses, food, water, clothes, matches, first aid kit, flashlight and knife. In a separate incident on Monday, another man became lost on Mount Shasta after separating from his group. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
Delay of game range opening a smart move May 22, 2008
CAMERON Hiking around the Wall Creek game range on a sunny afternoon sure beat my usual ritual of wandering through the dark night with a flashlight looking for shed antlers. This year officials with the state Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks delayed the opening of four game ranges in southwest Montana by two weeks, as well as changing the opening from the traditional midnight to noon. (Montana Standard, MT)
Foreclosures on tour May 20, 2008
"This is the prize?" Qasaan Allah asked after finding an envelope in a fireplace and winning a small flashlight ... At the final tour stop, a brick home in the Old Fourth Ward near City Hall East, flashlights were handed out even though it was midday and sunny. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
LED Lenser High Performance Line Available for Online Sale in May 2008 May 20, 2008
LED Lenser's new line of professional tactical flashlights and lights for law enforcement, fire and rescue and the military will be in stock and available for retail sale on May 20th, 2008 through , a retailer based in Oregon, USA. ... "The Quick-Cycle Switch gives the holder multiple lighting options in one hand-held flashlight. Three lighting output levels can be achieved -- a low-beam, a high-beam and a max-beam -- with just a click of a button." ... The addition of high performance... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Two young girls safe after night alone in wilderness May 20, 2008
Authorities said the girls did have a red sweatshirt and a backpack with some snacks in it, but no flashlight. They were unsure whether the girls had any water. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
FUN IN THE SUN: Soaring costs don't have to put damper on travelers' summer vacation plans May 18, 2008
Take an emergency kit along for your car including a flashlight with extra batteries, jumper cables, antifreeze, Fix-A-Flat, a jug of water, pliers, screwdrivers, a wrench, roadside flares, an old towel or rags and a pressure gauge. Be sure your spare tire is ready to use. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Rescuers strain for sounds of life under rubble May 16, 2008
But as he shined a flashlight into the open crevice of twisted metal, he saw no movement. Small tremors periodically shook the ground. (Boston Globe)
‘The Sweetest Sound....' (2) May 16, 2008
I immediately dropped the phone and grabbed a flashlight by my bed and headed to Austin's room. As I ran through the living room, I suddenly realized I was literally running beside the tornado as it started destroying our home. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
City auction packed with stuff May 13, 2008
(Complete auction list included). You ve heard the old adage, One man s trash is another man s treasure, but how often is it actually accurate. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Numerous floss variations May 11, 2008
I carry several small flashlights and especially like the one that clips to my hat brim. The problem is remembering to bring spare flashlight batteries. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Obscure II Aftermath FAQ : Game curious? Read K-Drive's walkthrough.... May 10, 2008
UBER FLASHLIGHT (acquired on glowing chest) - creates a huge explosion-like flash of light that uses up all of your battery charge in one blow; best used against an attacking horde of enemies DYNAMITE (see Other Accessories) FLASHBANG (acquired in course of the game) - thrown weapon that looks like a very small fire extinguisher that has no hose and is black in color; has same effect like that of the uber flashlight; best against a group of enemies * These are weapons that require ammunitions... (IGN PS2)
A moonless night and a realization May 9, 2008
There was no moon, I had no flashlight and my eyes were not adjusted to the darkness. I was walking on the gravel road until I wasn't any more; I was in grass and there was a tree there. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
It Club could lose liquor license May 2, 2008
ONE OF THE IT CLUB GIRLS wrote on Apr 24, 2008 4:31 PM:" THE IT CLUB IS AN HISTORIC LAND MARK,I KNOW I CAN GO BACK A LONG WAYS WHEN IT WAS A GROCERY STORE/BAR. I USED TO WORK FOR WALT RICHTER STOCKING WHEN I WAS IN GRADE SCHOOL AND WE USED TO SHOVEL SNOW OF HIS PARKING LOT. MY FAMILY AND MOST OF ALL ROCKER PATRONIZED THEM AND WE STILL DO. THE PEOPLE IN GLASS HOUSES SHOULD NOT THROW STONES AS THIER FAMILY WAS PEOPLE THAT SUPPORTED THEM ALSO AND THE PEOPLE THAT LIVED NEAR A BAR HAD NO COMPLAINTS,... (Montana Standard, MT)
Spielberg game goes for big 'Boom' Apr 22, 2008
Just point the Remote like a flashlight and you can rotate the camera all around the structure see every nook and cranny. Don't Miss. (CNN)
More of this story Apr 22, 2008
Black River Sturgeon Guarding volunteers are advised to have the following recommended items on-hand during their shifts: a map and compass, an ink pen, binoculars/camera/camcorder, polarized sunglasses, a flashlight, warm clothing layered so it can be removed or added throughout a shift as temperatures change, lawn chairs/umbrella, insect repellent/sun screen, cooler/water/food and toilet tissue. A Port-a-John will be on-site, and Sturgeon For Tomorrow will provide a patrol hat for... (Cheboygan Daily Tribune, MI)
Way off the beaten path Apr 19, 2008
Cameron filled us in on what we'd need: shovel, rope, water, spare tire, flashlight, cellphone or walkie talkie, grubby clothes; and how to drive: slowly, watching for rocks and other obstacles, and somehow respecting nature. He assured us that the wooded area was public property. (Boston Globe)
The flowers and eagles enjoyed a break in the weather Apr 11, 2008
Splashing back into the dark slot canyon I wished I had a flashlight to shine into the pockets in the walls. The spot has a sort of magic to it, but would be prone to a flash flood in heavy rain. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Nowhere to hide Apr 9, 2008
"When people run they usually don't go far, especially with no flashlight," said Cpl. Marc McMinn. Motor vehicles are not immune from the thermal imager. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
On night trek, owls don't give a hoot Apr 7, 2008
Occasionally someone shines a flashlight over a clipboard as the others yawn, shift their feet quietly or sniffle in the 30-degree temps. HEAR THE OWLS. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Man says he was robbed while walking on Mayport Road Apr 7, 2008
- A man was taken to Shands Jacksonville hospital about 11 p.m. Wednesday after he was struck in the head with a large flashlight during a fight in the 400 block of Second Street North. Witnesses told police that two men were arguing and that one of them threw down the bicycle he had been riding on, hit the victim in the head, got back on his bike and took off. (Florida Times-Union)
When Doody calls, California anglers listen Apr 3, 2008
" As the sun starts to dip below the horizon, Doody steps into her marked truck and maneuvers it along the Delta's banks. Anglers eye her warily. When she parks and walks toward them, flashlight in hand, they scramble for their fishing licenses. Doody disarms them with a smile. "Any bites. " she asks. "What are you fishing for tonight. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
- Stargazing even on cloudy nights Apr 2, 2008
If youre outside and youre using a white flashlight, it makes your night vision go away, he said. Use red lights, Sullivan said, to preserve night vision. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
Spring-loaded fun Mar 31, 2008
You can bring a flashlight if it makes you feel better, but you really won't need one. Just wear comfortable shoes, bring water and meet at the Slate Trailhead. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Oz Talk vs. Canuck Speak Mar 31, 2008
Don t forget to pack your torch (flashlight). Perhaps you d like to take a tram (streetcar) down to the beach where you can change into your bathers (bathing suit) and enjoy some sun baking (sun bathing). (Suite101.com)
Review: CSI: Hard Evidence Mar 24, 2008
Crime-scene analysis is sped up by quick montages while rockin tunes blare in the television series, but the videogame forces players to search the intricacies of items on locale and encourages diving in dumpsters and using a flashlight to locate certain items in a pixel-hunt like manner. Adding bonuses like bug-hunting and extra points for specific searches is a good touch to encourage players to look in every nook and cranny, but spending 15 minutes in a bloody bedroom will inevitably bore the... (Suite101.com)
Did the candidate conjure up elaborate hoax to boost campaign? Mar 23, 2008
He collapses under a tree in the woods until late the next night, when he is startled by the flashlight of a volunteer rescue worker. "Oh, thank God," he says. (Concord Monitor)
Black bear study no picnic Mar 19, 2008
Approaching the opening, Bjornlie flips his hat backward and shines a flashlight into the dark hole. One swift move and he injects the drug. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Peter Chianca: Where theres smoke, theres summer Mar 15, 2008
Another release I got recently was from Life+Gear, which sells flashlights, lanterns, radios and other items with hand-crank power sources for use in the case of debilitating natural disasters ... My favorite of the lot is the 6-in-1 PSD (personal safety device, please try to keep up), which includes a flashlight, cell phone charger, FM radio, signal flasher, siren and compass. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Alone in the Dark Preview Mar 9, 2008
Flashlight in hand, we accept Atari's invitation to spend a few frightening hours with Eden's hugely ambitious horror adventure. by , IGN UK. (IGN PC Games)
MEMA urges residents to prepare for storm, possible flooding Mar 8, 2008
Fri Mar 07, 2008, 03:02 PM EST. Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Director Don Boyce issued as statement today on the pending weekend rain/wind storm. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Valentine's paddle, with chill in the air Feb 22, 2008
He also suggests one flashlight per canoe for emergency use ... He pointed his flashlight at a pine tree and said, "If you get lost and want some dry ground for the night, look for a pine tree. They grow on the Florida mountains, a few inches above the rest of the ground." ... They may follow the lighting scheme for sailboats or have at least a working flashlight on board. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
'Truth' goes wild for a while Feb 21, 2008
"We did a lot of family reading on those trips, so sometimes there's nobody around, and you're many miles from the road. You're in a tent with your flashlight, reading aloud.". Don't be fooled by the stereotype - his themes may pay homage to Thoreau, and he definitely sounds like he could contend against Bear Grylls when it comes to intense survival. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Baby on Board Feb 21, 2008
But these seem outweighed by the fact that you two probably have never gone to a movie together on a Saturday night because he's at his parents' rearranging his baseball cards until his mother comes to kiss him goodnight and say, "Lights out! And no reading in bed with a flashlight!" I know it will be hard to get the equity out of the house you just bought because the real-estate market is depressed, but even more depressing is the prospect of spending any more time there when you know it will... (Slate)
The Daring Book for Girls Feb 19, 2008
There are pages devoted to scientific pursuits weather facts, making a lemon powered clock, the periodic table, uses of vinegar and baking soda, making a flashlight and reading tide charts. There are rules for various sports played by girls, including basketball, netball, darts, bowling, water polo and softball. (Suite101.com)
Snowshoe by the light of the moon Feb 19, 2008
And if you're afraid of the dark, bring a flashlight. For more information, call the YMCA of the Northwoods at 362-9622. (Forest Republican, WI)
Volunteers travel globe to aid others Feb 9, 2008
They described one trip where they turned on the flashlight at night to find themselves swarmed with bugs, including cockroaches that scurried across the floor where they slept. Wentworth said during one of the group trips, a portion of the community was below 30 feet of water, and houses were still falling into the ocean following hurricane Mitch. (Courier Publications, ME)
Tornado survivors look to rebuild Feb 8, 2008
He put on sweat pants, grabbed a flashlight, drank a shot of whiskey, "and then I heard this noise," Kruger said Thursday. He headed for a door, "and all of a sudden I heard the glass breaking and it was sucking," he said. (CNN -- US)
Stars heat up chilly Maxim Super Bowl party Feb 3, 2008
Non-chauffeured guests were required to park in a carnival-like lot next to the resort, trek to a large white tent in another parking lot, enter a line where employees guarded the guest list, get a wristband, haul up to the hotel itself and then have the wristband verified with a flashlight by a security guard at the entrance. Once inside, attendees sipped cocktails made with Patron Tequila, drank Heineken beer, mingled with scantily clad models posing in Perry Ellis garments and watched go-go... (MSNBC -- News)
Underground City Feb 2, 2008
Armed with a flashlight, Frisch veered off from the mandatory guided tour. Moving sandbags and unchaining doors, he explored the off-limit area and found rooms with bunk beds and decayed cardboard boxes of water purifiers. (CNN -- International)
A handy hello Feb 2, 2008
THE QUESTION: Toronto's P. Briant wonders why characters in forensic TV shows never turn on the lights at crime scenes but wander around with flashlights. THE ANSWER: "It's simply because it appears dramatic. Just try to find an episode of The X-Files in which Mulder and Scully don't have at least one flashlight scene," writes Craig Cooper of Toronto. (Globe and Mail)
Penumbra: Black Plague Review Feb 2, 2008
You wander around in a first-person perspective snatching up boxes, rolling barrels, and opening drawers to find keys, flashlight batteries, and glow sticks ... Sequences where Philip has to strap on a gas mask, limiting vision to a tiny section of the screen, forcing you to plunge into darkened areas of the unknown with flashlight, flare, or glow stick made for some harrowing experiences. (IGN PC Games)
Energizer Showcases Portable Power and Rugged Lighting Options to Fulfill the Needs of Outdoors Enthusiasts Feb 2, 2008
-- Energizer Hard Case Professional: Hard Case Professional flashlights combine the rugged dependability of the original Energizer Hard Case Series with innovative LED technology ... Hard Case Professional lights feature impact-resistant ABS plastic with steel-plated sides and shock-absorbing rubber overmolds to create "The Toughest Flashlights You'll Ever Need(TM)," whether you're on the construction site or in the rugged outdoors ... -- Energizer Weather Ready: Energizer makes it... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Scouts attend Trappers Rendezvous mountain man event Jan 29, 2008
Every year we take all the new scouts in our troop to a nature trail in the dark and you tell them to turn off your flashlight because the monster will see them. Then you have someone follow right beside your group, breaking sticks and making noises. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
On to the Super Bowl Jan 26, 2008
The nurse would then lean over me with her little flashlight to check pupil dilation. Mr. Caplan. (Burlington Union, MA)
Alone in the Dark Progress Report Jan 23, 2008
IGN: Alone in the Dark Preview. January 22, 2008 - It's been quite a long road for , the latest title in the classic survival horror franchise. (IGN PC Games)
'Snow days' aren't what they used to be Jan 21, 2008
Dimly, the security light at the back of the gym glowed through the squall, straining like a dying flashlight bulb. A few minutes later, bundled and wrapped in Thinsulate, my coffee safely insulated too, I swung the door open and stepped into the white world: snowflakes that had had their arms ripped off by the wind and now resembled shards of ice. (Anchorage Daily News)
A missing son, 'confused & unable to call home' Jan 21, 2008
Soon the mother was making frantic telephone calls, searching for a flashlight to beam into the brush out back, bouncing between sorrow and joy. Yes, my son always orders scrambled eggs. (International Herald Tribune)
High-tech fish count Jan 18, 2008
The instruments are placed under water and shine like a flashlight across the river. The creators of DIDSON technology initially were working to develop a product for U.S. Navy divers to use. (Daily Triplicate)
LIFESTYLE: Wings Over Willcox: Festival brings new features and events in its 15th year Jan 16, 2008
Attendees should be prepared for cold temperatures as the sun sets, and should bring a flashlight for the return walk to the vehicle. The tour includes rest stops. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Hummer's baby bounces Jan 15, 2008
The off-road mode features of the instrument panel comprise the virtual tools of the HX, while others are mounted for physical use, including a folding shovel, flashlight and first-aid kit. They all carry the "clipped circle" design motif found throughout the vehicle. (iAfrica.com)
Pit bull attacks, kills small dog Jan 12, 2008
At first he thought his dogs found an opossum, but then he shined a flashlight in their direction and saw the attack. "I took a rake and beat on it," he said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Letters to the editor (1/10/08) Jan 11, 2008
Considering the recent wolf encounters this is an excellent time to remind people to take the time to learn about this environment: Keep track of pets, carry a flashlight, secure household garbage, do not pet moose, bring bird feeders inside from spring through fall, etc. Take a class and enjoy Alaska. (Anchorage Daily News)
Concerned about hiking alone? Jan 11, 2008
A heavy flashlight (such as a large Maglight) can also serve as a blunt instrument in a fight ... A two man team consisting of a super-flashlight (1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Contraband tunesWhy the music pirates of the Caribbean have all the new songs first Jan 9, 2008
Far from being a great lover, says this female-sung riposte, "he clock always readin' half past six and he flashlight always dim". Music players on mobile phones can also spread pirated music. (BBC News -- Americas)
On the coldest winter nights, the brightest shine Jan 6, 2008
And from between dark tombs in the Newton Cemetery, where as a child with sky guidebook, red flashlight, and binoculars, I went hunting for good skywatching spots with no bright lights. Trespassing was forbidden after dark, but that just added to the adventure. (Boston Globe)