Archive for August 31st, 2010

LEDs and Fashion: Target Says “Yes!”

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Who would’ve thought that high fashion and LED lights could go hand in hand? Why, Target, that’s who!

On August 18, Target hosted an opening party for its East Harlem store at the Standard Hotel, creating a giant exterior facade they used to preview its fall clothing collection. So what was the highlight of the show? Was it the clothes? The music? Of course not. It was the lighting.

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Washington Poacher Caught and Charged

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

A Washington man was arrested and charged with four gross misdemeanor counts of illegal poaching last week, according to a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife press release.

Kyle O’Brien, 18, faces seven misdemeanor charges related to poaching; four counts of hunting deer during closed season, one count of spotlighting big game, one count of shooting from a road and one count of having a loaded firearm in a vehicle.

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Park Rangers May Have New Role as Public Health Officials

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

There may be a new role for America’s park rangers in the near future: public health educator.

According to a press release by the National Park Service, a recent project tested the viability of using national parks as settings for educating hunting, fishing and outdoor enthusiasts on important national health issues.

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September Outdoor Activity Highlights

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Even though Summer is almost over, there are still many outdoor activities you can squeeze in before the nasty winter weather sets in. Here are three of the Pacific Northwest’s best activities for the avid outdoor enthusiast. Enjoy!

Sept. 11: Annual Fishing Day for Children with Disabilities
The Tillamook Anglers put on this great outdoor event for young anglers with disabilities. Fishing and other outdoor activities are great ways to encourage exercise and boost confidence in your young ones.
When: 10 AM to 3 PM
Where: Whiskey Creek Volunteer Fish Hatchery, 7660 Whiskey Creek Rd., Tillamook
Cost: Free
For more information: Call Jerry Dove at 503-842-6519, or email at jdovetillanglers@embarqmail.com

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