Games offer new outlook to outdoors Oct 21, 2009
"I've done it in the rain and in the snow, and even at night with a flashlight," said Wolinsky. She even assigns her students to find caches to help with math, problem-solving and reading. (Honolulu Advertiser)
You need a plan, and a theme song, when chasing bad guys Oct 20, 2009
I pulled my four-cell Kel-Lite flashlight and planted it firmly in the square of his back, telling him this was my weapon and we were going to walk down the hill and not fighting me would be the right thing to do ... When I was done, he looked at the flashlight and asked where my gun was. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Marcy corn maze a community tradition Oct 19, 2009
Weekends like this you get a lot of families, Farr said, adding that the Friday-night flashlight nights mostly drew older kids and teenagers. Each year the department picks a different design such as this year s antique fire truck. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar: 10/18/09 Oct 18, 2009
Bring compass, whistle and flashlight. Host Western Pennsylvanaia Orienteering Club. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Survival site offers outdoor safety tips Oct 16, 2009
Necessary items include: an extensive first aid kit that can assist multiple individuals, a solar powered radio with built-in flashlight and cell phone charger, signal devices and extra supplies of your daily vitamins and medications, just in case. Off Grid Survival also alerts site visitors on how to avoid a mountain lion attack, multiple ways to start a fire without a lighter and tips to prevent heat exhaustion. (Montana Standard, MT)
World's Smallest Computers Made of DNA and Other Biological Molecules Made to 'Think' Logically Oct 15, 2009
The answer was encoded in a flash of green light: Some of the strands had a biological version of a flashlight signal they were equipped with a naturally glowing fluorescent molecule bound to a second protein which keeps the light covered. A specialized enzyme, attracted to the site of the correct answer, removed the cover and let the light shine. (Science Daily)
GEAR: HUGlight Oct 12, 2009
The technology for hands-free flashlights - bulky affairs that require large batteries (or a lot of small ones) and that wear like a PVC boa constrictor - advanced at, um, less than the speed of light ... Feather-light (6 ounces), this snake-style flashlight has four bulbs - narrow spot and wide beam on each end - allowing users a range of combinations of lighting from just two AAA batteries. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Endurance runners go distance this weekend in Titusville Oct 9, 2009
"They say, 'Dad, we think you're nuts,''' Young said. The trail run, especially in the fall, is scenic, until the light runs out. "That's why we carry a big flashlight at night, which requires having plenty of batteries,'' Young said. Darkness brings out the creatures. (Erie Times-News, PA)
WATCHWORDS: Have a safe, spooktacular Treat or Treat Oct 9, 2009
Carry a flashlight and try lighter colored costumes or use reflective tape to improve visibility. Be alert to vehicle traffic, especially when crossing the street. (Amesbury News, MA)
Get a move on Oct 6, 2009
Bring your own kayak (or canoe) and a flashlight, some water, a life jacket and your sense of adventure. (You can rent a kayak at Scorpion Bay Marina, 928-501-7368. (AZCentral -- Travel)
October outings Oct 5, 2009
Bring a folding chair, insect spray, flashlight and telescope (if possible), and also carpool because road conditions are rough leading into the preserve. No one can enter after dark because headlights disrupt the viewing. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Florida)
• Capturing wild-eyed Alaska Oct 3, 2009
"Next time I'll bring my flashlight.". Good fortune again found him the day his seat belt came undone. (Juneau Empire)
Military searches for bodies, brings aid to Samoas Oct 2, 2009
AP Photo - A pastor, aided by a flashlight, reads a prayer during a funeral for seven victims including three children in the highlands above Lalomanu, Samoa, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, two days after a deadly tsunami rolled through several South Pacific island nations. An earthquake centered about 120 miles (193 kilometers) south of the islands of Samoa and American Samoa, triggered the tsunami early Tuesday. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Farmland Ghost Trek will scare up some fun Oct 1, 2009
Ghost Trek Survival Kits, including candles, a flashlight and marshmallows, will be available for purchase and the event will be documented on digital video with DVD copies of the footage available for order. The event is free, but reservations are requested. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
In ‘Surrogates,’ living the simulated life Sep 25, 2009
The boilerplate plot involves a chase after a dastardly superweapon - it looks like a flashlight - that fries Surrogates in public while killing their humans at home. Greer and his partner (Radha Mitchell) follow the trail of carnage all the way to a tribe of anti-Surrogate Luddites (led by Ving Rhames in dreadlocks), a corporate conspiracy and other nefarious doings, leading to a race against time to push a computer key that will save the human race. (Boston Globe)
TGS 09: Alan Wake on the Run Sep 24, 2009
The scene shown today gave us a look at what happens in Alan Wake when you don't have a flashlight handy ... A flashlight will do the trick, as will things like flares or street lights ... Wake moved deliberately through the woods, avoiding flashlights as they swept back and forth. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Just in time for fall...Here's our annual list of area orchards and pumpkin patches Sep 19, 2009
Nighttime corn maze offered from 6:30-11 p.m. on Oct. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 and Oct. 30-31; 8 adults/ 6 children/free for those 5 and under; bring a flashlight. 10-acre daytime maze open Fri. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Money-maker? Sep 14, 2009
The Monster can best be seen at night when he's using his underwater flashlight. And Embarrased, get a life. (The Palm Beach Post)
Avoiding trouble at state parks Sep 13, 2009
They had no food, no rain gear and no flashlight ... Last October, a 23-year-old woman got into an argument with fellow campers at Amicalola State Park and stormed off without a flashlight ... Even if just on a short day hike, carry basic items in case the unexpected happens and you re delayed: A trail map, a large garbage bag that can be used for shelter or to stay dry in the rain, water, snacks, small flashlight or glowstick, a whistle to signal for help, waterproof matches, a bandanna to use... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Fall Indoor Activities for Kids Sep 11, 2009
Turn out the lights and tell campfire stories with just a flashlight for lighting. Pretend everyone is a family of squirrels getting ready for winter or travelling circus camping out for the day. (Suite101.com)
Thefts and Mischief Sep 9, 2009
Sept. 4, 12:30 a.m., someone was shining a flashlight into cars in the 100 block of North Johnson Street. Sept. 5, 10:10 a.m., a hit-and-run was reported in the 1000 block of Collier Street. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Dementium II Impressions Sep 9, 2009
You can now dual-wield weapons along with your flashlight, but if you have a weapon that requires two hands you lose the ability to shine your torch on the surroundings while you hold that weapon at the ready. And best of all, the limitation of the original game's respawning creatures after leaving and returning to a room has been fixed for the sequel; there will be instances of respawning enemies, but you won't lose your progress through a horde of horrors if you accidentally walk through a... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Madison County police blotter Sep 9, 2009
Trespassing: On Aug. 30, a Louise Drive, Hull, resident reported he saw through a kitchen window what appeared to be a flashlight in his yard about 12:30 a.m. Upon checking, he found his car's license plate had been partially removed. Threat: On Aug. 30, a 27-year-old Colbert man reported that another man has threatened him with physical harm. (Athens Banner-Herald)
PhotosBursting with energy Sep 7, 2009
On Saturday, though, Gahan, Martin Gore and Andy Fletcher, with longtime touring musicians Peter Gordeno and Christian Eigner, had enough energy for a sparse stage and a flashlight. Though the band s opening three songs from their new album Sounds of the Universe were strong, the energy level went way up once they began delving into their back catalog. (The Palm Beach Post)
Astronauts take mission's 3rd, final spacewalk Sep 6, 2009
Mission Control advised Fuglesang to use his helmet light as a flashlight if necessary; he was carrying the unit. He made it back safely and speculated he may have bumped his helmet while struggling with the connector. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Trick or Treat Safety Sep 2, 2009
Have a flashlight available to provide to your child ... LED flashlights have the longest lasting batteries and will be less likely to fizzle out before your child returns from their adventure. (Suite101.com)
Be prepared for anything with these kits Sep 1, 2009
Ace Hardware's "Helpful Hardware Man" offers these hurricane preparation tips: Create an emergency kit with first-aid supplies, battery-powered radio, flashlights and lanterns, batteries, wate 000027AC r, nonperishable food and a manual can opener ... The bigger (and more expensive at $276) Rescue and Survival Kit includes an emergency radio with built-in cellphone charger and solar panel, a flashlight, duct tape, a multi-tool, bandages, waterproof matches and an ICE family emergency plan. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Using the Apple iPod Touch in the O... Aug 30, 2009
Torch or Flashlight Application on the iPod Touch. The torch or flashlight on the iPod Touch would be a useful application when out camping in the bush ... There are a few flashlight applications available and all have the same principle. (Suite101.com)
Liability fears spell doom for valley traditions, signposts Aug 30, 2009
Logan Cave was one of those places you went on a hot summer s day to cool off and possibly scare your girlfriend by turning off the flashlight. Alas, the worn-out old cave is closed to protect the big-eared Townsend bat population, even though there are bigger populations in nearby caves. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Hurricane preparedness tips Aug 28, 2009
Each emergency kit should have a portable radio, flashlight, extra batteries, a supply of non-perishable foods, along with bottled water, a first aid kit, extra prescription medication, and extra food and supplies for infants and pets ... Flashlight or lantern, with extra batteries. (Abington Mariner, MA)
Young: Explore the academic world with purpose Aug 23, 2009
Or maybe just one, if you've ever seen a wolf spider at night carrying its babies on its back, your flashlight reflecting the sparkle of a thousand baby spiders' eyes. I guess I'll never understand those who think science and religion are two different things. (Athens Banner-Herald)
How to Choose Tactical Flashlights ... Aug 23, 2009
How to Choose Tactical Flashlights and Torches. How to Choose Tactical Flashlights and Torches ... Tactical flashlights are the ultimate high performance torches. (Suite101.com)
'Shadow Complex' Aug 21, 2009
Your sweetie is taken hostage, so you have to storm the facility armed only with a flashlight. Of course, you'll quickly discover more lethal weapons, starting with a pistol and working your way up to a missile launcher. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Camping Birthday Party Aug 21, 2009
Shadow Puppets- Turn out the lights and have each party guest take a turn making shadow puppets on the wall using a flashlight ... Turn on a flashlight in order to read the campfire stories aloud ... Some additional ideas for camping party fun are to hide the bag of marshmallows outside, and have campers try to find it to make the s'mores; add silly things to the nature hunt list, like having the guests try to find Big Foot or at least one of Big Foot's footprints; and fill the fish favors full... (Suite101.com)
Colt hero » Aug 19, 2009
Colt charged up the hill, without his shoes and with a flashlight, to guide the EMTs down to Ken, a former NASA engineer who helped put Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon. Once Ken was stabilized, Colt, Brad and several neighbors helped the EMTs carry Ken's stretcher up the path. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Classic gameplay for a modern age: Ars reviews Shadow Complex Aug 18, 2009
In a fun twist, you shine your flashlight onto doors and hidden hatches to reveal their color, showing you what weapon you need to access that part of the base. You'll need your foam gun for some sections, missiles for another, and of course you'll find some underwater gear to explore the underground lakes and rivers. (Ars Technica)
DOJ won't appeal shorter sentence for ex-Qwest CEO Aug 18, 2009
Passaro, a CIA civilian contractor, was convicted in August 2006 of hitting detainee Abdul Wali with a flashlight and kicking him in the groin. Wali died. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Your Fishing Reports Aug 15, 2009
The bottom line if you can see them and your flashlight beam hits them in the eyes they become motion-less almost like wax figures. Then all there is left to do is reach down and grab 00004000 them. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Summer fun meets fitness: Oak Grove organization holds alternative day camp for kids Aug 14, 2009
At our block party two years ago, we noticed some of the kids didn t know how to jump rope, throw a Frisbee or play flashlight tag, organizer Karen Hayes wrote in an e-mail. We started talking about the lack of places where kids can learn these things. (Malden Observer, MA)
County Search and Rescue helps hiker lost at night in the mountains Aug 11, 2009
The tired hiker stated she was not sure of her location and she did not have a flashlight. She told rescuers she could see lights and had seen a pond before nightfall. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
McKinney Police Report Aug 11, 2009
Stolen Property: DIGITAL CAMERA , FLASHLIGHT , HANDGUNS. Estimated Property Loss: 705. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Meteor shower Aug 11, 2009
Guests are encouraged to bring a flashlight and dress warmly for the evening outing. There is no charge to attend, but reservations are required by Wednesday, Aug. 12. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Murky water, currents hinder Hudson River recovery Aug 11, 2009
But even under those conditions, objects are identified "by feel or very close observation with a flashlight," Dowling said. In this instance, "everything was touch or feel," he said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Repellent keeps sharks away ... from humans Aug 7, 2009
For the shark, Stroud thinks "it's like shining a flashlight into their eyes.". For solitary and slow-moving species the alloy is effective, reducing sand bar shark by-catch by 64 percent. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Trail Running for the Beginning Run... Aug 7, 2009
If running at night or near nightfall, purchase a headlamp or carry a flashlight. Darkness falls quickly when running under the cover of trees. (Suite101.com)
Kids are getting hurt more in P.E., but WHY? Aug 5, 2009
I would say Nope just looking for a flashlight We did the swingset jump, too but we had a fence that was right next to the swingset and the object was to be able to come out of the swing and make it over the fence. We had a few incidences with that, but we all lived to have kids of our own. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Life after house fire no picnic for family Aug 5, 2009
dancingdevil71 wrote on Aug 3, 2009 5:05 PM:" YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT STRAYERWLS...IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN BY THERE TO SEE THE DAMAGE THIS FIRE CAUSE THEN YOU HAVE NO IDEA. I NEVER MET CINDY UNTIL THE DAY OF THE FIRE. THE WHOLE FAMILY WAS IN TOTAL SHOCK;SHAKING & CRYING. THE VERY NEXT DAY ME A TOTAL STRANGER TO THEM VOLUNTEERED MY TIME AND ENERGY TO HELP THIS FAMILY PICK THREW ALL THE BURNT/SMELLY THINGS THEY OWNED TO FIND ANYTHING SALVAGEABLE OR OF GREAT MEANING TO THE FAMILY. MY DAD LOANED THEM A... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Beyonce and Lady Gaga Tied With Nine '2009 MTV Video Music Awards' Nominations While Britney Spears Comes In a Close Second With Seven Nods Aug 5, 2009
"After years of hustle in New York City, where we made our art videos in bars, myself and the Haus of Gaga are honored to receive 9 nominations for the 2009 VMAs. We believe in the immensity and the promise of 'showbiz' and will continue to give it mouth-to-mouth, till its vomiting return. All you need is a camcorder, a flashlight, and one truly GREAT idea. Thank you MTV for being our video flagship, and for supporting this bunch of inspired kids, who love to get wasted and make art, together."-... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Riding the rails for adventure or survival Aug 4, 2009
You d shine a flashlight on the coupling, cross over, and toss the flashlight back to next guy. At age 19 during the 30 s, the late Bill Jodfrey of Melrose felt, like many other youth back then, that he had become a burden on his family and decided to hobo his way across the country. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Set up camp at Lake Umbagog, a naturally diverse, watery world Aug 2, 2009
A fun experience when you forget your flashlight is L.L. Cote outfitters in Errol ... She turned on her flashlight to see her team was completely ringed in by a circle of greenish-colored, ghostly eyes seemingly floating over the surface of the water. (Boston Globe)
Rains lead to mosquito boom Jul 31, 2009
The carbon dioxide bait traps, which draw mosquitoes into a collection bag by means of a 3-inch fan, five pounds of dry ice and a flashlight bulb, typically collect up to 200 mosquitoes in a 12 to 14 hour time period, Henley said. So the 4,000 mosquitoes in the West Street collection bag set off the alarm bells, he said. (Reading Advocate, MA)
Roughing it for city folk at Alley Pond camping Jul 31, 2009
Friday July 31, 2009. The Ortega/Gualpa family from Park Slope, construct their tent. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Barron County Sheriff's Dept. Dispatch Center (Chetek area calls) Jul 30, 2009
2:24 a.m., Chetek man reports subject is outside walking around with a flashlight. 11:55 a.m., officer out with car vs. ice machine accident at Chetek gas station. (Chetek Alert, WI)
MARSHFIELD AROUND TOWN: An un-Lucky berry raid Jul 30, 2009
We got permission from our parents, got our gear together tent, ground cloth, sleeping bags, lantern, comics, flashlight, drinks and snacks; oh yeah, a jar with a cover full of holes. We set the tent up in a grove of locus trees at his house. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Sierra Vista police blotter Jul 30, 2009
A pair of sunglasses, a flashlight and a garage door opener were taken. 2:37 p.m. A theft was reported in the 1000 block of Camino Montana. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Click to read:Palin's "Mad as Hell" Speech Jul 27, 2009
By the way, the only time I ever saw a "beacon of light" coming out of Palin was when someone shined a flashlight into her ear. by azure13 July 27, 2009 3:18 AM EDT. (CBS News)
Infrared gadgets track Juneau hikers Jul 22, 2009
A Web site for Ivan Technologies, a company that produces these counters, says they work in all weather and are "not fooled by light-colored clothing, shiny objects, headlights, flashlight beams or sunlight.". Their locations aren't perfectly secret, but Schaaf took pains to install them out of sight so people wouldn't take them. (Juneau Empire)
Hamas makes feature film about slain militant Jul 18, 2009
Soldiers described incidents in which Israeli forces killed an unarmed Palestinian carrying a white cloth, an elderly woman carrying a sack, a Gazan riding a motorcycle and an elderly man with a flashlight, said Breaking the Silence, a group formed by army reservists in 2004. Hamas cartoon mocks captured Israeli soldier. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Things to do: July 17-23 Jul 17, 2009
Those who attend are encouraged to bring a red-lamped flashlight, or cover a regular flashlight with red cellophane using a rubber band. To get to the preserve, take Highway 198 to Highway 216, make a right turn on Dry Creek Road and go two miles down the road. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Summer fun on the slopes atbargain prices Jul 16, 2009
Favorite summer activities include water balloon tosses, glow in the dark volleyball, and flashlight tag, while Friday nights feature live music and picnic barbeques. Theres also an indoor swimming pool, separate kids pool and splash center, and Camp Gokemo provides seven-days-a-week fun for kids from toddlers to tweens. (MSNBC -- Travel)
4-Alarm Fire Prompts Shelter-In-Place Jul 12, 2009
Flashlight and extra batteries. Battery-powered radio. (Click2Houston, TX)
Putting an end to the summer doldrums Jul 11, 2009
Bring your bicycle helmet, kneepads, gloves and a flashlight and check out the caves at Lava Beds National Monument. The park is about a 45-minute drive from Klamath Falls and offers a campground and picnic areas. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
North Andover's Harold Parker hosts locals to 'Follow the Full Moon' Jul 10, 2009
Audience members were called upon to represent the earth by clustering in a circle in the center of the office while a white Styrofoam moon circled them, lit by a flashlight to recreate the phases of the moon. Named for the fact that white-tailed deer bucks grow their velvet-covered antlers during July, this month s full moon is known as the Full Buck Moon. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
The Zodiac Case Jul 5, 2009
2 July 4, 1969: A man with a flashlight shoots a couple in a parked car at the Blue Springs Golf Club in Vallejo. Darlene Ferrin, 22, is killed instantly; her companion, Michael Mageau, 19, survives. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar: 7/5/09 Jul 5, 2009
Turn on the flashlight and you can see the bright spot right in front of you. Turn it off and your eyes will adjust to all but the darkest conditions, giving you a greater field of view. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
