10 DeKalb Boy Scouts tour Central America Jul 30, 2008
Their guide, who was born in that area, pointed out various species using his flashlight, including several tropical spiders and a poisonous snake. The highlight was hiking along a small lake where they discovered several crocodiles, whose eyes reflected in their lights. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Horse, owner reunite after bear scare separates Jul 26, 2008
Barrere made it out of his tent and flipped on his flashlight just in time to see Pepper running off and the bear lumbering away in the opposite direction. "It was just as scared as she was," Barrere said. (The Union Democrat)
Roper Lake State Park Jul 25, 2008
Also, bring a flashlight, as you'll have to walk anywhere from a few yards to a couple of hundred yards to reach the restrooms and showers. CAMPING There are 65 spots in three loops. (AZCentral -- Travel)
How to guide: Do Pemberton right Jul 24, 2008
Happy campers: Remember to pack a flashlight, food and a camp stove, garbage bags, ear plugs and a small luggage lock for your tent. Don't bring. (Vancouver Sun)
The World's Longest Yard Sale Corri... Jul 23, 2008
Suggested supplies include hand wipes, hand sanitizer, sunscreen sun glasses, hat, flashlight, first aid kit, zip lock bags to carry small items and parts, boxes and newspaper to pack purchases in, maps, cell phone, camera and a sense of adventure. The World's Longest Yard Sale is great fun and adventure. (Suite101.com)
Cool cruising: Best gadgets for road trips Jul 23, 2008
You will need the darkest shades available to withstand a blast from the Surefire U2 Ultra flashlight. Dont test this thing on yourselfits one of the brightest flashlights around. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Highlights from the Apps Store Jul 23, 2008
Light (free)This app does just one thing: displays bright white light on the screen so you can use your iPhone as a flashlight. Beware of other apps that charge money for this simple feature. (Globe and Mail)
More Hikers Getting Lost At Case Mountain Jul 21, 2008
"We should have taken a map, a flashlight.". His pocket GPS would have come in handy, too. (FOX61, CT)
HITCHING AT THE CROSSROADS Jul 13, 2008
He carries a tent, tarp, sleeping bag, flashlight and small knife, along with a map, water and clothes. Then there's his radio. (Florida Times-Union)
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 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)