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Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Friday, June 19th, 2009

Father’s Day is this weekend! If you’re like me, you probably have a few gift ideas that you immediately default to in a pinch. For many, it’s the necktie. But really, how many more ties do our fathers need?

So for those struggling to find the perfect gift for Dear Old Dad, or if you’re looking to give him something he’ll really enjoy, Coast has a number of great suggestions for you. We wrote an informative and helpful article about selecting the right gift for fathers. Since they come in all shapes, sizes, characters, and personalities, every dad will enjoy something a little different from the rest. And Coast, believe it or not, has something for everyone. Whether he enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, boating, hiking, climbing — even reading, writing, or watching TV — it doesn’t matter, Coast has a gift for your pa.

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Cowboys Unviel New LED Screen

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

The Dallas Cowboys will go green this coming season — no, not their team colors — with the introduction of the NFL’s largest HD LED video screen; in fact, make that the world’s largest. I guess the saying “everything’s bigger in Texas” really does carry some truth to it.

According to a press release from Mitsubishi Electric, the company who manufactured the record-breaking display, the four-sided and center-hung display is the first of its kind in the NFL, and it cost the Cowboys a pretty penny — 4 billion pennies to be precise, that is, 40 million dollars.

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Idaho: Women’s Hunting Clinic

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

Hunting is often seen as an activity for men, yet more and more women are taking it up. According to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, female hunters comprise the fastest growing segment of the hunting public. As such, Idaho Fish and Game has scheduled a hunting clinic in order to introduce the sport to women as well as help female hunters further their hunting skills.

The clinic, dubbed “Women in Hunting,” will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20, in Coeur d’Alene.

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Weekend Camping

Friday, June 12th, 2009

This summer, with a failing economy and high unemployment rate, many people are 1) going to be working as much as they can, and two) not going to have a lot of extra money to spend on extravagant summer vacations. The solution: weekend camping.

It’s as easy as loading up all your camping gear in the car or minivan, leaving a little early from work, and hitting the road with enough daylight left to reach your destination and set up camp safely. It’s perfect, really. Retreating to a great location where there’s peace and quiet, and you won’t lose an arm and a leg in the process, is the perfect solution to vacations on a small budget.

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LEDs Light-up Lettuce

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

Scientists from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) have developed a method for making lettuce healthier by exposing it to UV LED light. Stephen Britz, a plant physiologist with the USDA, and his colleagues presented their research at the 2009 Conference on Lasers and Electro Optics/International Quantum Electronics Conference (CLEO/IQEC) earlier this month.

Apparently, exposure to ultraviolet LED light causes the leaves of lettuce to become darker and redder, meaning they possess more antioxidants. Diets rich in antioxidants are said to provide a variety of health benefits including improving brain function and slowing the effects of aging.

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Idaho: Free fishing this weekend!

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

That’s right. Idaho’s Free Fishing Day is coming up quick, so get ready!

According to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, this coming Saturday, June 13th, anglers will not be required to possess a license in order to fish in Idaho. However, all additional regulations still apply. Anglers wishing to fish any other day will require a valid fishing license; children under 14 never require a license to fish.

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Tips for “Green” Camping

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

Coast recently published an article called Simple Green Camping Tips in which they offer a number of great ideas to simplify — and “greenify” — your camping experience. Here’s a quick overview of what they recommend:

  • Bring a Tent, Not an RV. Just think of the savings on power, fuel, and water…
  • Pack Biodegradable. Specifically, find soaps and sanitizers that are safe for local wildlife and their habitats.
  • Pack Reusable. Planning on using styrofoam or paper products? Don’t. Pack the real plates, cups, napkins, etc.
  • LED Lights. LEDs are the innovation to beat these days. Brighter beams, longer life, and green, green, green.
  • Leave No Trace. In other words, treat your campsite like you would a neighbor’s home — leave it better than how you found it.

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ODFW: Spring chinook opens this weekend

Monday, June 8th, 2009

The Imnaha and Wallowa rivers in Northeast Oregon will open to hatchery spring chinook fishing Saturday, June 13, announced the Oregon Department of Fish and WIldlife (ODFW).

From June 13 through July 12, anglers may fish for spring chinook from the mouth of the Imnaha River upstream 45 miles to Summit Creek Bridge. The Wallowa River will be open from the deadline at the lower end of Minam State Park upstream to the mouth of the Lostine River.

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