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    Man beats victim with bat at Getty's Cove  Jul 8, 2008
    Daily Record - Local news serving Ellensburg, Cle Elum, Roslyn, Thorp, Kittitas, Vantage, South Cle Elum, Easton, Snoqualmie and Suncadia. Daily Record: Seriously Local Since 1909. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)

    Talkin' with Sal: Amazing grace  Jul 6, 2008
    I took books camping with a high-powered flashlight. I took multiple books on every single car trip because I was terrified I'd run out of reading material. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar (Today)  Jul 6, 2008
    Here's a freebie: The Great Horned owl's Latin name is "bubo virginianus" as it was named after Queen Elizabeth I, the "Virgin Queen." Bring your own flashlight and travel in a carpool to seek out owl hotspots. 814-744-8475. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Trentonian Community Calendar  Jul 4, 2008
    JULY 4 * Fourth of July picnic from noon to 6 p.m. at VFW Post 491 at 9 Fisher Place, Yardville. Members $8, guests $10, kids 5-12 years $5; under 5 free. (The Trentonian, NJ)

    24 catch 149 fish in Odell Sportsman’s Kids Fishing Derby  Jul 3, 2008
    Winners received a trophy, a tackle box, a large flashlight, a small flashlight and Gummy Worms. The remaining participating youth received a large flashlight and a bag of Gummy Worms. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)

    Observin' Tumbleweed Teddy and the TP Bar crew (7)  Jun 29, 2008
    What they don't know is Ol' Tumbleweed was up at midnight the night before with a flashlight stashin' all the critters in the brush that he didn't want them to see. The obvious secret here is to spread just enough rumors around down at the coffee shop to make the brand boys suspicious. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)

    Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar (06/29/2008)  Jun 29, 2008
    Get Out Events, Hunting ng Calendar. Search post-gazette NOW. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    How Holbrook prepares for hurricane season  Jun 26, 2008
    A portable radio, flashlight, extra batteries, extra non-perishable food, water and a first aid kit are all essential to help your family weather the storm ... Flashlight or lantern, with extra batteries. (Holbrook Sun, MA)

    Local cook tries out new camping recipes  Jun 26, 2008
    Inside is a first-aid kit, flashlight, batteries, waterproof tablecloth, a clothesline, dishes and utensils, cooking gear, dish pans, dish towels and towels. We try to do at least two days of camping because that how long it takes to set up camp, she said with a laugh. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Many will be pitching tents this Saturday for the "Great American Backyard Campout" campaign.  Jun 24, 2008
    The kids, 7, 6 and 4, like to play flashlight tag, make s'mores and walk down to nearby Ni River Reservoir, where they sit quietly and wait to see what animals come out ... Take a nighttime walk around the neighborhood with flashlights. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    At home on vacation, sampling the Dordogne  Jun 22, 2008
    After climbing up a craggy dirt path, we followed our guide into the damp, winding cave, where in the glow of her flashlight, we saw an impressive array of bison, deer, and horse drawings. Other afternoons we walked around enchanting medieval towns and castles. (Boston Globe)

    Deals on Independence Day family getaways  Jun 21, 2008
    The nearby Courtyard Seattle Bellevue/Downtown is offering a good-value package including accommodations, patriotic cupcakes delivered to your room, a goodie bag of snacks, a flashlight to take to the park, breakfast in the hotels restaurant, free parking and late check-out. Rates start at $159 a night. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Lava Spotting 101  Jun 20, 2008
    You'll also need a hat and/or sunscreen before sunset, and a flashlight or headlamp afterward ... Vendors in the parking lot can supply you with the latter, as well as bottled water, flashlights, photos, jewelry and T-shirts. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    Then he went to get a haircut.  Jun 18, 2008
    Next Karnes stopped by the storage facility where he kept his equipmenthe'd need rappelling gear, ropes, canteens of water, his Marine Corps K-Bar knife, and a flashlight, at least. Then he drove to church. (Slate)

    WFPD gets firearm practice as part of mandatory state qualifying  Jun 17, 2008
    Sometimes an officer on night patrol may need to use both their firearm and a flashlight, so we try to familiarize ourselves with using both simultaneously. Tharp said such training, particularly because officers might not draw their weapon in a live situation for months at a time, is critically important not just for the safety of the officers themselves, but for the general public as well. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)

    Region Roundup  Jun 16, 2008
    Bring lawn chairs, bug spray and a flashlight. For information, call 794-3731. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Luxury camping trips at home & abroad  Jun 14, 2008
    The catchDont forget to pack a flashlight. You are camping, after all. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Listen Up: Live from Bonnaroo  Jun 13, 2008
    Oops, looks like I'm going to need to stop for a flashlight and extra socks. Might pick up a rain poncho, too. (USA Today -- Life)

    Mt. Hood hiker rescued  Jun 11, 2008
    Tabler had very little water, no flashlight, and was only wearing a T-Shirt, shorts and hiking boots when he got lost, but he did have a light fleece jacket with him. He also slipped into a creek while walking during the night, soaking his shoes and legs. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)

    Dad and the worm story  Jun 10, 2008
    With a flashlight gripped by my incisors I would shine the light at the ground and pick them up, gently pulling them out of their holes so as not to break them off. I remember once when us young entrepreneurs realized we could dramatically improve our botton line if we helped Mother Nature in bringing those big ol worms to the surface. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    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 man’s 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)

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