The Outdoor Channel

2007-01-30T05:01:00.000-08:00

ATHLETE PROFILE: Jessica Meng

The Carnegie Mellon track and field team's season began with the new semester. The team had its first competition Janurary 20 at Denison University, where the women's team won 11 of the meet's events. Two of these wins came from sophomore jumper Jessica Meng. Last week, Meng sat down with The Tartan to discuss her early success and the track season to come. Tartan: When did you first get involved with track? Meng: I started in middle school, probably seventh grade. Everyone originally made fun of me for it because I absolutely hate running. T: Is that why you became a jumper? M: Yeah, pretty much. Not only do I hate running, I am really bad at it. Seriously, every team I have ever been on, I'm pretty much the slowest runner on the team.

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Beat weather with exercise

Outside temperatures may be dipping, but that doesn't mean you have to put your athletic shoes and hiking boots in cold storage. In the Ozarks, outdoor fitness is a year-round pursuit for even the most senior of citizens. Undaunted by the cold, many people continue their weekly bicycle rides, neighborhood walks, trail hikes and caving. .

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2007-01-29T04:53:00.000-08:00

Outdoor activities and tourism at consumer expo

This year's Rand Show, which opens its doors for the 112th year on Friday 30 March to Sunday 15 April 2007, will feature an extended outdoor living area, including camping and outdoor living equipment and products, as a result of research showing that visitors are looking for outdoor activities. So says Bryan Brett, manager of the Rand Show. Adds Brett, "Kagiso Exhibitions and Events are also introducing a brand new Domestic Tourism Hall at this year's Rand Show, underpinned and supported by South African Tourism (SAT). This exciting new addition to the show is aimed at increasing awareness of tourism in southern Africa featuring a variety of coastal, mountain and adventure destinations and attractions as well as comprehensive travel options." A host of activities are orchestrated each year aimed at keeping the younger visitors to the Rand Show entertained.

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Small businesses the staple of outdoor tradition

The hallmark of our outdoors traditions, whether fishing or hunting, trapping or the other outdoor recreational opportunities we enjoy, has always been that they are open to the small family business entrepreneur which has been so important in the building of our nation. The ingredients for a successful small business necessarily includes passion, a sincere love of everything involved in it. Like playing football. Like being a charter captain on the big lake or guiding for bear in the northwoods. It's rarely just about the money but it's always about the passion. Like operating a family bait shop out among the pits west of Wilmington or a large boat dealership in Morris, even a club hosted by volunteers who want nothing more than to share their love of archery or a special fishing philosophy with others.

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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2007 (Sunday Edition

Welcome back, fellow gear lovers to day two of the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2007! I got to sleep in a little bit today, which is a good thing because weve got a big day ahead and lots of folks to talk to, so lets get going! Before we get too far, though, make sure that youve read through Saturdays blog by clicking here! .

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2007-01-28T04:54:00.000-08:00

Trampers often ignore advice, say outdoor experts

Trampers heading into tough backcountry areas were usually warned about risks but some ignored advice and put themselves in danger, outdoor pursuits advocates said yesterday. Two Israeli trampers were airlifted off the Dusky Track on Monday after swimming through neck-deep sections of the Spey Valley, which flooded after torrential rain. Before being rescued, they had clambered up a tree to escape the water and set off their locator beacon. The rescue was at least the eighth air rescue from the arduous Fiordland track in the past nine years. One experienced Southland tramper told The Southland Times yesterday it was difficult to judge peoples' experience but that some trampers were being allowed on the Dusky with "sandals and plastic bags". Department of Conservation Te Anau community relations programme manager Beth Masser said the Dusky Track was classified as a backcountry adventure suitable for experienced trampers.

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Coloradan loves being an 'outsider'

Sometime this may, if all goes well, Mike Haugen of Denver, will complete a 5.5-mile hike that he hopes will inspire kids around the world to exercise, eat right and get outdoors on a regular basis. That seems like a lot to ask from a mere 5.5 miles until you consider Haugen is hiking them the hard way. He's climbing Mount Everest, at 29,035 feet the world's highest point, and the equivalent of exactly five feet less than 5.5 miles, straight up. Add the 6-foot-4 Haugen standing on top and there you are. Haugen, 30, is the point man for what is being called the "2007 Coleman Everest 5.5 Challenge," details of which will be discussed at a reception today at the annual Outdoor Retailer Winter Market at the Salt Palace.

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Scholz: Optimizers not optimal for getting site noticed

One of the latest, greatest debates on the search engine slogosphere recently has been whether search engine optimization is an art or a science. I mean the fur has really been flying. "Science!" shouts one side. "Art!" brays the other. Some solemnly chant "Both!"For the most part, search engine optimizers are do I dare say it out loud? crooks. They promise the sky and all the golden-top-10-Google-rankings beneath it. They make cold calls or send cold spam (yuck) to otherwise smart business owners and, within minutes, the owner is rattling off the company's credit card number to his or her new best friend.It happens all the time to businesses far and wide, and to businesses right here in the good ol' Black Hills. It is a very expensive and dumb mistake.If you are tempted to grab the handle of any of these holy grails, do yourself and your business a favor and do some research first.1.

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2007-01-27T04:59:00.000-08:00

Get vertical

Forty meters up on a vertical cliff, I clench on to a small hold with aching, over-worked fingers. I scan the smooth surface with my eyes and hands in the hope of figuring out my next move. My calves and forearms hurt from holding the same position for too long. It is during these moments that keeping calm and composed is more important than ever. .

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Victim impact statements read at Ellison sentencing

VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - Four victim impact statements have been read at the sentencing of former high school teacher Tom Ellison. Ellison was found guilty in December of having illicit sex with his students. He faces sentencing for 5 sexual offences. He originally faced 16 sex related charges, and was found guilty on five. Ellison was convicted on two counts of gross indecency, two counts of indecent assault and one of common assault. The offences were committed back in the 1970's and 1980's when Ellison was one of the teachers running the Quest outdoor education program at Vancouver's Prince of Wales high school. Witnesses testified about how Ellison often had sex with them on board his boat, either at its False Creek moorage or during outdoor education program cruises along the west coast.

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2007-01-26T04:49:00.000-08:00

Crocs, Inc. Introduces New Printing Process, Shoe Model at the ...

NIWOT, Colo., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX) , today enhances its rugged outdoor product lineup with the addition of camouflage patterned prints to the color palettes for the Off Road and All Terrain models at the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City, Utah. Retailers can view these models, in addition to nine other new offerings for Spring 2007, at the Crocs booth #32114 at the Salt Palace Convention Center January 27-30, 2007. The new camouflage color marks the introduction of Crocs' new printing process, which will allow the company to print a variety of detailed graphics on its Croslite(TM) material. Croslite is a unique, non-marking, anti-microbial proprietary closed-cell resin from which all of Crocs' shoes are constructed. Initially, the camouflage pattern will be available in the Off Road and All Terrain models in the spring and fall of 2007.

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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Starts Saturday

(KCPW News) The Outdoor Retailer Winter Market opens tomorrow at the Salt Palace. More than 775 exhibiting companies will be in attendance - making it a record setter. The winter market and its summer counterpart pump nearly $50 million into the locally economy, and the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) the produces the tradeshow has been willing to wield that power to win environmental concessions from Utah governors and lawmakers. Frank Hugelmeyer is president of OIA, and he spoke to KCPW's Lara Jones about the growing power of the industry: (Hugelmeyer = 5:24) Frank Hugelmeyer and other members of the Outdoor Industry Association will present their petition in favor of roadless forests to Governor Huntsman Monday. To hear a longer conversation with Hugelmeyer, including details about the OIA's carbon neutral traveler initiative, listen to the longer podcast below.

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Outdoor Retailer attendees descend on Utah

Gear manufacturer Mountain Hardware has booked the Silver Fork Lodge's bay-windowed dining room this morning, giving its guests a view over breakfast of the sun rising in Big Cottonwood Canyon. From there, most of those guests will go to Brighton Resort for a day of checking out varied sports equipment at the Backcountry Base Camp that kicks off the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. As the sun sets, a few of those guests will end up among the expected crowd of 400 at Brighton's Alpine Rose restaurant, site of the chili-and-beer fest known as the "Backcountry Bash." Yes, it's Outdoor Retailer weekend again, a time when roughly 16,000 people descend on Salt Lake City for five days of working hard promoting products - and engaging in a fair share of wining, dining and being merry.

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2007-01-25T04:50:00.000-08:00

Outdoor Adventure In Texas - It's Not Just For Cowboys

TravelTex.com -- Whether you are looking to camp, hike, bike, golf, swim, fish, hunt, horseback ride, bird watch or experience just about any other outdoor activity you can think of, Texas is the place to be. With more than 267,000 square miles to explore, cyclists find many diverse and thrilling rides in Texas whether it is through the mountains of West Texas or on the trails of the Piney Woods. Texas also has a number of excellent spots to pitch a tent and spend the night under the stars. State parks, national parks, sandy beaches and nature preserves offer campers a vast variety of areas from which to choose. One of the most majestic sites for camping and hiking is Palo Duro Canyon State Park in North Texas. If adventure is on the agenda, visitors have their choice at Big Bend National Park in far West Texas that encompasses more than 800,000 acres of mountains and desert along the Rio Grande River, where visitors enjoy hiking, camping, wildlife and more.

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Outdoor Access Point extends transmission up to 7 km.

January 25, 2007 - With data transfer rate up to 54 Mbps, JetWave 2410 links 2 or more separate networks, typically located in different buildings, to create a single expanded LAN. IEEE 802.11 g/b device supports access point, point-to-point bridge, point-to-multipoint bridge, wireless client, or repeater modes. IP66 rated 2.4 GHz industrial wireless access point integrates 12 dBi flat panel antenna and 802.3af PoE port for installation in areas with non-availability of power outlets. .

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Finding The Perfect Outdoor Heater Posted By : Michelle Bery -

Theres something to the ability to sit outdoors no matter what the weather and enjoy the seasons year round. For homeowners worldwide, their outdoor space typically used seasonally can now be elevated to a year round enjoyment; a place where families can gather much like an extended living room. The advent of the outdoor heater has allowed us to enjoy the area outside our front or back door with little consideration of the weather; and, in so doing, has expanded our livin... .

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2007-01-24T04:49:00.000-08:00

Collierville Furniture Owner Sent To Jail Over Outdoor Display

Eyewitness News has new information tonight about a patio furniture fight in Collierville. It's a story eyewitness news first told you about last September. Furniture store owner Bob Landshof will spend the next ten days in jail because he refused to remove merchandise from the front of his store. He says, "It feels lousy. I mean, this is prison." He adds, "I don't think the court of public opinion would approve of what's going on." A judge sentenced the Fox Land Furniture store owner to jail for contempt of court last Thursday. The judge ruled Landshof violated a town of Collierville zoning ordinance prohibiting the outdoor display of merchandise. Landshof had removed all but a few statutes and other items from his storefront. When we first aired this story in September 2006, Landshof had a cluttered storefront full of patio furniture and lawn ornaments.

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Safari Club to recognize Mizrahi

LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE - A hide from a giant black bear lays across the floor of the Mizrahi game room. The heads of a Corsican ram and a wild hog are on the wall in Nick Mizrahi's bedroom. Until recently, the trophies may have been the most prized possessions of the 14-year-old La Ca ada High School freshman's life. But on Thursday in Reno, Nev., Mizrahi will step up to the podium at the annual Safari Club International's 35th annual Hunter's Convention, in front of his entire family and every attending delegate from around the U.S. to accept the SCI's Youth Hunter Award from NFL Hall of Fame running back, and Alaskan outdoor television host, Larry Csonka. Mizrahi, who has been hunting since he was 4-years old, is one of only two hunters to receive the honor. Cody Dye of Richfield Springs, N.Y., will also receive the honor, which recognizes youth who excel in outdoor sportsmanship, volunteer for outdoor pursuits and are active in SCI activities.

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Forrester Research: US Consumers Are Ready For Mobile Marketing ...

Although 79 percent of consumers find the idea of mobile ads annoying, early efforts at mobile marketing indicate consumer acceptance -- as long as marketers deliver valuable information or content, according to a study by Forrester Research. The researchers say a growing number of consumers are shifting from voice-only mobile services to other activities, creating a viable audience for mobile marketing -- at least, for those who avoid the stigma of spam. .

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2007-01-23T04:48:00.000-08:00

Firetide Announces Wireless Industry's Fastest Indoor and Outdoor ...

LOS GATOS, Calif., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Firetide, Inc., a leading manufacturer of multi-service wireless mesh networks, today announced its new HotPort 6000 indoor and outdoor mesh nodes featuring a dual radio backhaul that enables systems integrators and administrators to provide increased bandwidth and overall reliability for large municipal, industrial, and long range transportation networks. "The HotPort 6000 mesh nodes represent a major breakthrough for the mesh networking industry by creating new benchmarks for wireless performance, reliability, and flexibility," said Bo Larsson, CEO of Firetide. "We also enhanced our mesh software so it now provides highly intelligent bandwidth optimization for the dual radio configuration." Firetide has multiple patents on the technology that controls traffic on the dual radio backhaul and enables the mesh to be used for a broad range of services and applications.

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Bill that would close loophole on outdoor smoking advances

House Bill 201, which would amend Utah's Indoor Clean Air Act, easily advanced out of the Political Subdivision committee Monday. The bill, which now goes to the House floor for debate, would amend the current prohibition against political subdivisions adopting ordinances that restrict smoking out-of-doors. "All we're doing is clearing up some current language in the law," said the bill's sponsor, Rep. Paul Ray, R-Clearfield. Several Utah cities have already passed ordinances to ban smoking at mass gatherings and on city-owned property. However, state law, as currently written, contains a gray area that leaves the door open for potential lawsuits. This bill would close that loophole, Ray said.

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Tractor Outdoor sets up Eastern Cape office

Cape-based outdoor advertising company Tractor Outdoor has recently established a dedicated office in Port Elizabeth for developing sites within the Eastern Cape and surrounding areas. "Tractor has recognised the importance of the Eastern Cape in the build up to 2010 and has invested heavily in development in these areas," explains Murray Mcwilliams, MD of Tractor Outdoor. "We have moved away from the traditional campaign style sites and have moved more towards iconic large format locations on a par with Cape Town and Johannesburg. Having a full time office in PE allows us to respond quickly to clients requests as well as being able to service them with local knowledge of that market" According to Mcwilliams, in the past, most outdoor media companies viewed towns in and around the Eastern Cape as supplementary to their holdings in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban and thus managed their site development on an ad hoc basis through their head offices in these areas.

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2007-01-22T04:49:00.000-08:00

Elusive quarry: Land to hunt on

BRATTLEBORO -- There is a patch of land that straddles the Dummerston-Brattleboro line. Thirty years ago Herb Meyer used to bring some of his hunting students there to introduce them to the experience of walking the Vermont woodlands, in search of that first deer. Before that he would hunt there in his younger years. Ancient roads and cellar holes pepper the property, where Meyer said a now abandoned village sat a few hundred years ago. The land there was one of Meyer's favorite places to hunt, but about 10 years ago, fluorescent signs went up along the property line, prohibiting hunters from using the land. Like any other law-abiding sportsman, Meyer simply turned around that day and sought out new grounds for hunting. "It seems to be universal," Meyer said about the increasing difficulty outdoor enthusiasts face in finding open land in Vermont.

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City Places Moratorium on Digital Signs, Conducts Study

As the proliferation of electronic billboards begins to get mainstream press, some areas in Minnesota are being proactive, looking at the situation as it relates to their city before it becomes a pressing issue. The Eagan City Council, in Minnesota, has done just that, placing a moratorium on electronic billboards until it can investigate the impact of the new technology, writes Minnesota This Week. The study of these signs is expected to be completed by the end of July - long before the digital billboard boom gets truly on its way. The Outdoor Advertising Association of America estimates that there will be 4,000 digital billboards within 10 years. Such a study makes sense, because LED billboards weren't around when existing sign ordinances were drafted, said the City. The League of Minnesota Cities is also considering a study on the issue, on behalf of its members.

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2007-01-21T04:57:00.000-08:00

Outdoor fabrics bring endurance, versatility inside

Outdoor fabrics are built to endure rain, snow and wind, and they used to feel as tough as they performed. Today, fabrics designed for outdoor use are indistinguishable from their indoor counterparts, down to elaborate finishing touches such as fringe and cording. "We're doing velvets, chenilles, boucles. We've changed the whole complexion of the product," says Joe Ruggiero, designer for Sunbrella, the industry's leading manufacturer of outdoor fabric. Ruggiero says the shift came as a result of demand from interior designers who wanted the durability and easy care of Sunbrella fabrics with the touchability that homeowners want for indoor drapery and upholstery. .

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Opinion: Outdoor shows attract sporting folk

The largest show held exclusively for fly fishermen begins this coming Friday, Jan. 26, and runs until that Sunday night, Jan. 28. It must be 15 years now since Fly Fishing Show first opened its doors for the first time.Kerri, my wife, and I run a small tabletop business designing and selling rod case memory decals wholesale and retail to fly fishermen, and I think this is either our 11th or 13th year working the show.With a carload of friends and a day without snow, the show is an easy three-hour drive each way to Somerset, N.J., via I-81N, I-78E and I-287S to the Somerset/New Brunswick exit, and the convention center is just off the exit ramp.Ask at Cold Springs Angler or the Yellow Breeches Fly Shop for a contact to Trout Unlimited. They run a bus over every year and there might be a few seats available.The show of course offers booths for everything from fly tying materials to bamboo rod makers, artists, booksellers, drift boats, and even a few stores that bring their whole shop to the show.

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Great Outdoor Show opens Friday

The Great Outdoor Boat, Sports and Camper Show will be held Friday through Sunday, Jan. 28, at the Marina Inn Center in South Sioux City, formerly the South Sioux City Convention Center.This year marks the 22nd year for Siouxland's largest outdoor sports and recreation show. It will feature a wide variety of recreation ideas.Every sportsman can check out the latest and greatest equipment n every kind of boat and boat accessory, four-wheelers, motorcycles, campers and motor homes, fishing equipment, golf carts and more. You also can even fish for live trout.Representatives from area vacation resorts will be on hand with information and handouts to help plan your next family sports vacation.Show hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28. Admission is $5 per person.

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2007-01-20T04:50:00.000-08:00

That big rig wants you to buy

When there's traffic, people can't help but stare at the advertisements that the Pollacks mount on the sides and backs of big rigs. The trucks slog up and down Southern California freeways in the mornings, when the traffic is bad, and travel over surface streets during the day, making more traffic as they try to navigate sharp right turns and hills. "You can't ignore these ads," said Blake Pollack, the younger half of the father-son partnership behind Mobile Vision Marketing Inc., a Culver City, Calif.-based company hoping to thrive off renewed interest in outdoor advertising. As consumers look for ways to avoid traditional ads on television and radio, the medium is growing. In 2005, billboards and other outdoor ads raked in $6.3 billion and have become the fastest-growing advertising form after the Internet, according to the Outdoor Advertising Association of America.

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Portable Printer tolerates harsh outdoor environments.

January 19, 2007 - With protective bumpers for durability, Andes 3 printer withstands adverse weather conditions and drops to concrete without diminished performance. It features 32-bit microcontroller with 4 MB Flash and 1 MB SRAM memory, in-field programmable CPU, and thermal print head. Printing at rate of 2 ips at high resolution and able to print fonts ranging from 12-24 char/in., unit is MS-DOS and Windows compatible and compliant with .NET, CF, and Palm OSs. .

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City opens 4 outdoor ice rinks

The Albert Lea Parks and Recreation Department opened the warming houses for two outdoor ice rinks Wednesday and will open two more today.It took a while for winter to be winter, but now that the cold weather arrived, children were happy this week to be on the ice."I've been waiting," said 12-year-old Dimitri Clark.A snowstorm hit Albert Lea Sunday and temperatures dropped afterward, raising hopes thatwinter finally arrived."I thought it was all just going to melt," said 12-year-old Brandon Makinson. .

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2007-01-19T04:48:00.000-08:00

Boston Acoustics Outdoor “Rock” Speakers to Create Rich Audio ...

Peabody MA, January 18, 2007 -- Boston Acoustics, Inc., a world-renowned manufacturer of high-performance loudspeakers is giving consumers more options for bringing its renowned Boston Sound outdoors with the announcement of the forthcoming Voyager Rock Speaker Series at CES 2007. An expansion of the company's Voyager line of outdoor wall-mounted speakers, the new Rock Speaker Series models are each designed to resemble natural rock formations and provide advanced audio solutions for “outdoor soundscaping" in all types of environments. Like all Boston Acoustics loudspeakers, the Rock Speaker Series products all feature the superior listening benefits of The Boston Sound. The Boston Acoustics Rock Speaker Series will include three core models: the Voyager RK5 (5-inch bass unit), Voyager RK6T2 (6.5-inch bass unit) and Voyager RK8T2 (8-inch bass unit).

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Trimble intros outdoor navigation solution

Trimble has introduced its GuideWorx GPS application, further extending its Trimble Outdoors suite of GPS-on-cellular applications and demonstrating the company's leading position in the location-based applications space. GPS-on-cellular application, the GuideWorx GPS, transforms mobile phone into handheld GPS device designed for on- and off-road navigation. Able to be used during city driving or backwoods hiking, solution retrieves real-time maps and other useful travel data with which to deliver voice prompted turn-by-turn driving directions and points of interest (POI) information. The GuideWorx GPS application is expected to be available in the first quarter of 2007 on select Sprint (NYSE:S) GPS-enabled mobile phones for $9.99 per month. Click here for more information .

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2007-01-18T04:59:00.000-08:00

Outdoor Workers Dealing with Cold Weather

EDINBURG - Temperatures are still in the upper thirties. While many are avoiding the cold, there are still people who have to work outdoors. Edinburg city workers Serafin Guerrero and Arturo Chapa tells us weed-whacking is a full-time job. Chapa is bundled up to stay warm. He says he prefers the cold weather over the summer heat any day. Some construction workers don't seem to mind the cold either. Rafael Gonzalez tells us he likes this type of weather, but wishes it was a little warmer. "Frio Grande Valley" is the headline on newspapers Ruben Garcia is selling. He also tells us he prefers cold weather. Garcia says he spent a year in Nebraska, where it snows and sleets. For him, the current temperatures aren't cold. It's still pretty chilly out here for most Valley residents.

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Increased interest in outdoor marketing

"It is apparent that the out of home advertising industry is drawing more and more marketing categories into using the billboard media platform," says Mark Mac Donnell, Primedia Outdoor's sales and marketing director. "It is clear that there is an increased interest and demand for outdoor, and we are beginning to see the appearance of non-traditional outdoor brands." Mac Donnell goes on to say, "Ranking billboard advertisers by category is no longer limited to offbeat services. All service and supply industries are either ramping up their usage or entering the market for the first time as they discover real value. As examples, banking attracts thousands of new clients and retains existing clients with firm branding messages, as do competing television stations, motor manufactures, shoe manufacturers, and even pet food suppliers!" "The reasons are clear-cut," he stresses.

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Outdoor MMA event may feature 15 fights

Fight fans will have their hands full come Feb. 9. That's the day when Geran Haga, the island's first outdoor mixed martial arts event, takes place at the Paseo Stadium in Hagta. Chris Brub, event promoter, said he's expecting about 15 fights to take place that night. The full fight card will be released to the public on Jan. 26. .

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2007-01-17T05:02:00.000-08:00

8:20 pm — MMA: Brub promotes outdoor "blood war" fights

Fight fans would have their hands full come Feb. 9. Thats the day when Geran Haga, the islands first outdoor mixed martial arts event, takes place at the Paseo Stadium in Hagta. Chris Brub, event promoter, said hes expecting about 15 fights to take place that night. The full fight card would be released to the public on Jan. 26. Geran Haga is Chamorro for blood war, Brub said. He chose that name, he said, because it symbolizes what he has gone through in his mixed martial arts fights, which have been bloody affairs. Right now were just working on everything from the contracts to availability of fighters, Brub said. But all I can say is, when the lights go off, this event is going to rock. Were all set to give fans a night to remember. We will be able to hold about 5,000 fans.

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OIA Announces Finalists for 2007 Outdoor Industry Awards

BOULDER, Colo., (January 12, 2007) - Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today announced the finalists for the 2007 Outdoor Industry Ambassador Award and Outdoor Industry Innovator Award, as nominated by the outdoor industry and then selected by OIAs Board of Directors. The award winners will be announced at the Industry Breakfast on Saturday, January 27, 2007 which kicks off the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Outdoor Industry Ambassador Award recognizes a company that has made significant and ongoing achievements toward the growth of participation in outdoor activities. The finalists are: Atlas Snow-Shoe Company, developer of Explore Winter Womens Workshops; LEKI, an innovator in the development of trekking poles and Nordic walking; and Jack Turner, founder and president of Snow Monsters and Sports Illustrated for Kids Next Snow Search.

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Saloon loses in hearing over outdoor dancing

FLORENCE - A Pinal County restaurant owner has been ordered to stop allowing his patrons to dance outdoors or face a $5,000-a-day fine. The ruling, issued by a Pinal County hearing officer Tuesday, comes after a two-part zoning compliance hearing that began last week. Dale Bell, the owner of San Tan Flat, a restaurant and saloon in an unincorporated area of Pinal County southeast of Queen Creek, challenged the county when it said he was violating zoning ordinances by allowing his customers to dance when a one-man band played on an outdoor stage. In addition, the county said Bell needed to provide additional paved parking spaces. The hearing officer sided Tuesday with the county on both issues. .

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2007-01-16T04:48:00.000-08:00

'Should Brockville spring for an artificial outdoor rink?'

While a definite downward trend in the mercury over the weekend bodes well, area residents looking to enjoy some outdoor skating have been forced to keep their blades at bay this winter. Unable to rely on Mother Nature, a group of city officials and community members has pitched an idea to turn the Rotary pad into an outdoor artificial ice pad. While it would provide months of skating, installation and operation costs ($5.7 million and $113,000 annually in the city of Kingston) have some judges giving the plan low marks. The Recorder and Times asked six shoppers at the 1000 Islands Mall on Saturday afternoon, "Do you think Brockville should spring for an artificial outdoor rink?" John Graham, Lansdowne: "It would be a good thing for people.

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Outdoor School gets shot at $1 million

The North Vancouver Outdoor School in Paradise Valley may finally be able to refurbish their 40-year-old main building thanks to a one-time $1 million donation from the North Shore Credit Union (NSCU). "We're absolutely delighted to be included in the short-listed group for the potential receipt of the $1 million, absolutely," said school superintendent John Lewis. "We've had a longstanding program at the outdoor school for environmental education and we've been struggling to be able to ensure its future continuation." The NSCU Charitable Foundation decided last year to dissolve its charity model and requested non-profit organizations apply for the total remaining assets. To help promote the $1 million gift, CTV broadcasted a public service announcement featuring newscaster Pamela Martin and the song "If I Had a Million Dollars" by the Barenaked Ladies.

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SAN JOSE OFFERS OUTDOOR HEALTH CLASSES

Thanks to a grant from Kaiser Permanente San Jose, residents of San Jose will soon have a chance to take part in a new healthy living program that uses San Jose public space area to encourage regular exercisers to take it outside. In an effort to utilize public space and encourage people to exercise out of doors, the outdoor gym classes will be offered beginning in February at Guadalupe River Park and Gardens in San Jose. The Friends of Guadalupe River Park and Gardens recently received a subsidy from Kaiser Permanente for a new healthy living program that uses public space, according to a spokesman for Guadalupe River Parks and Gardens. The program will be presented as a series of four classes that will take place at Guadalupe River Park and Gardens.

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2007-01-15T04:48:00.000-08:00

CEE has opened a new Pool and Outdoor Living division

(SAVANNAH, HILTON HEAD) - Coastal Empire Exteriors (CEE) has opened a new Pool and Outdoor Living division serving the Savannah and Hilton Head area. They are a one stop shop for creating your ideal outdoor environment, including complete pool packages with swimming pool installation, outdoor kitchens, pool cages, fencing, and much more. "We are excited to bring this new service to the area" said Kip Lee, owner of Coastal Empire Exteriors. "In our first five weeks we have already installed almost one million dollars worth of Outdoor Living packages." According to Lee, smart shoppers buy pools during this time of year while the prices are lower. CEE has been in business since 2001 serving Savannah and the Low Country. Until now, they have specialized primarily in sunrooms and replacement windows.

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Meeting to float pool ideas

After swimming in Mt. Lebanon's 30-year-old, unheated pool on cool summer days, Fogarty, 42, of Scrubgrass Road, hopes the municipality's new aquatic complex will be outdoors -- and heated. "I'm a single guy with no kids and pay a lot of taxes and get zero benefits," Fogarty said. "I do think that the taxes are ridiculous here, but I would see some of my return on taxes if I had a pool to swim in." Mt. Lebanon residents will get a look at a consultant's four final recommendations for the municipality next week during a meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Mt. Lebanon Recreation Center, 900 Cedar Blvd. .

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Billboards get a digital makeover

Their very name once told it all: a board to post notices or advertisements. But billboards are getting a makeover. Billboard companies are adopting new digital technology that rotates advertiser images every six or eight seconds the better to catch the eye. The new billboards look like TV screens, although the images dont move. The problem, safety experts say, is that the new billboards may work too well, adding yet another distraction for drivers. There are currently about 400 digital signs across the country. But within 10 years, as many as a fifth of all billboards or about 90,000 may be converted, according to the Outdoor Advertising Association of America. .

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2007-01-14T04:52:00.000-08:00

Outdoor organizations have plenty to offer

I think it is always a good idea for sportsmen and women and all outdoor lovers to join some type of organization to help support their cause. But I believe most of us know there are far too many clubs out there and we cannot join them all. So each year I like to pick out one or two (or as many as I can afford, or that my wife will let me) and join.In the past, some of these have been Pheasants Forever, the Wild Turkey Federation, the International Wolf Society, Audubon, and so on. I have been a member of most of them at one time or another.Of course, some organizations are better than others and before you join one, I strongly suggest that you look into the club and see what they have done, or are doing, with their money. Many are considered non-profit, meaning that much of the money is supposed to go back out, to wildlife, for example.

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Outdoor enthusiasts go indoors for exhibits

Turkey calls could be heard from the lobby of the Arena Building Saturday, beckoning outdoor enthusiasts to come in from the dreary winter gloom for "An Evening With Wildlife." Nearly 40 exhibitors, from the Missouri Department of Conservation's Operation Game Thief trailer to wildlife rehabilitators John and Carolyn Watkins, provided handouts with more in-depth information. About 1,100 people attended the event. Many were after information on building their own ponds for recreation and fishing, especially in winter. "The most sought-after information was on ponds. That pile is out of pamphlets," said James T. Hunt, National Resources Conservation Service district conservationist. Missouri Department of Conservation agent Darin Pettit said the event is usually held in Kirksville and Rolla but that a forum to showcase Southeast Missouri's portion of the state's wildlife was in order.

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Outdoor events sought

The Sun-Gazette is interested in publishing meetings, public events and activities of area outdoor clubs and conservation organizations. Information and new releases should be mailed to Outdoor editor, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, 252 W. Fourth St., Williamsport PA 17701; or e-mailed to news@sungazette.com. Items also may be dropped off at the newsroom or submitted through the Outdoor section of the Virtual Newsroom on the papers Web site, www.sungazette.com. All submissions should be sent no less than two weeks before the event, preferably earlier. All must contain the name, telephone number and, if available, e-mail address of a contact person. Photographs by area residents of trophy fish or game animals or other interesting outdoor occurrences also will be considered.

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2007-01-13T05:01:00.000-08:00

Outdoor cooking devices warning

STOCKTON - The city is warning residents to be careful when trying to stay warm during the current cold snap. Officials warn against using barbecues or other outdoor heating and cooking devices inside homes, and they urge residents to be careful when using fireplaces or space heaters. Officials have established three public warming shelters that will be open around the clock at least until Monday. They are: McKinley Community Center, 424 E. Ninth St.; Stribley Community Center, 1760 E. Sonora St.; and Oak Park Senior Center, 730 E. Fulton St. .

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Outdoor Channel’s Programming SVP Resigns

TEMECULA, January 12: Wade Sherman has resigned from his current position as the SVP of programming at The Outdoor Channel to take on a position as director of business development with the California Cougars of the Major Indoor Soccer League. Roger Werner, the current CEO of The Outdoor Channel, will lead the network's efforts to further improve the programming lineup until a successor is named. "We thank Wade for his commitment as he has played a key role in the development of programming for The Outdoor Channel since 2000," said Werner. "While we are saddened by this news, we also understand that he has a great passion for professional sports. We wish him all the best in his new endeavor." The Outdoor Channel is a national television network dedicated to providing traditional outdoor programming to anglers, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Balance outdoor fun, people's well-being

Deer season has ended and it's time to reflect on the concerns of anxious citizens and avid hunters in regard to hunting near populated areas. In housing communities, built on onc- rural land and within urban-growth boundaries, residents want to maintain a "quality of outdoor life." Yet, what do we do about hunters in adjacent woods who present a very real risk to nearby residents? .

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2007-01-12T05:20:00.000-08:00

Chief Introduces New Flat Panel TV Enclosures for Outdoor ...

Your flat panel TV is an expensive investment, so when you want to protect your screen, look no further than the new line of Display Guard Enclosures for outdoor applications. Chief(r) Manufacturing, the industry leader in mounting solutions, offers flat panel enclosures to protect 32"-60"+ TVs from theft, vandalism and the environment. These enclosures are perfect for outdoor flat panel screen installations, including digital signage applications! Available as complete kits, the DGI Enclosures have an innovative design with a door that is gas strut-assisted and slip hinge removable. Installation is a breeze with a wall mount and universal bracket included with every enclosure. Each enclosure has integrated security and is fully sealed with keyed locking. A filter fan system helps keep electrical equipment cool and dust free.

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Gold Hill Outdoor Club loves fortress of solitude

They convene in a rustic cabin that sits on an old mining claim. Their name comes from the once-frenzied search in that part of the Cascade foothills for precious gold. But, for three generations, the members of Gold Hill Outdoor Club have found in those hills treasures of perhaps even greater value. .

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2007-01-11T04:49:00.000-08:00

Council OKs outdoor video board at AAC

After months of delay, a massive outdoor video board will soon hang from the American Airlines Center's southern face. Arena managers and leaders of Hillwood, which is building the adjacent Victory development that includes a public square and 11 outdoor video boards of its own, struck a final-hour agreement that resolved long-standing disagreements over conflicting audio and content priority. The two sides reached an agreement moments before the Dallas City Council was scheduled to vote on an ordinance granting arena manager Center Operating Co. the right to erect the 1,500-square-foot video board. As both sides describe it, the complex agreement will give the American Airlines Center video board priority immediately before, during and immediately after most Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars games, as well as other premier arena events.

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Calence Becomes Advanced Technology Provider of Outdoor Wireless ...

1/10/07 - Calence, LLC announced it has achieved the Outdoor Wireless Mesh Advanced Technology Provider (ATP) status from Cisco Systems. The Cisco ATP designation is awarded by invitation only and recognizes Calence for its ability to provide the core knowledge and skills required to design and deploy outdoor radio frequency (RF) or radio networks. "We have seen wireless mesh networks benefit communities in many ways, from enhancing public safety and increasing field productivity to truly creating a connected community," said Brett Rushton, vice president of Calence's network strategy and infrastructure practice. "As mobility solutions continue to change the way that people communicate, we feel it is important to invest in advanced capabilities. The recognition we get from the Cisco Outdoor Wireless Mesh ATP designation demonstrates our commitment to our clients continued success and to maintain Calence's proven expertise in networking solutions." "The demand to provide ubiquitous connectivity outdoors via wireless mesh technologies is creating a high-growth market," said Edison Peres, vice president of Cisco's advanced and core technologies, worldwide channels.

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Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Industry reveals newest, greatest for 2007

ORLANDO, Fla. Aptly named and overcrowded, the 29th annual SHOT (Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade) Show will pack in the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando on Jan. 11-14, offering a mind-blowing smorgasbord for the serious outdoorsman. "SHOT show is the place where all the manufactures unveil their latest and greatest," said Steve Wagner, a spokesman for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. "Everything a hunter or shooter could ever need or wish for is in this place. If you enjoy hunting or shooting, this is the world's largest toy store." The outdoor industry's largest trade show will offer 653,000 square feet of exhibits in almost 30 football fields of floor space. .

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2007-01-10T04:50:00.000-08:00

USA : Outdoor footwear seller LaCrosse announces Q4 & year end ...

LaCrosse Footwear Inc announced that it plans to report its results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2006 after market close on February 6, 2007. LaCrosse will host a conference call to discuss its financial results at 2:00 p.m. Pacific (5:00 p.m. Eastern) on February 6, 2007. A broadcast of the conference call will be available at company's website under "Investor Events" or by calling 800-218-8862 or +1-303-262-2138. A 48-hour replay will be available by calling 800-405-2236 or +1-303-590-3000 (Reservation No. 11078684). A replay will also be available on the Company's Web site. LaCrosse Footwear is a leading developer and marketer of branded, premium and innovative footwear for expert work and outdoor users. The Company's trusted Danner and LaCrosse brands are distributed in North America through a network of specialty retailers and distributors, and through distributors in Asia and Europe.

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Time to go to outdoor shows

Sportsmen and other outdoor enthusiasts will have no shortage of entertainment options in the coming weeks, when a host of events focused on everything from hunting and fishing to camping and dog training visits the region. Winter is traditionally a busy time on the outdoor show scene, and organizers count on cabin fever to drive large crowds to their doors. Covering everything from deer hunting and fly fishing to camping and firearms collecting, these regional shows offer a wide variety of retail displays, seminars, hands-on activities and family entertainment. .

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Advertising Sales - Outdoor and BTL TV Company

A strong personality to liaise with marketing and brand managers, media planners and Marketing Directors, to sell programmes, airtime, brand campaigns and promotions on Stokvel TV, e-Stokini outdoor billboards, as well as for below the line promotions. This is suitable for a sales person who can take a variety of brands to the marketplace and has the skill and imagination to design, sell and implement campaigns on behalf of our potential and existing clients. We provide unique communications platforms to reach the black middle class - whilst your marketing skills will provide our clients the exposure and growth they are looking for in their brands. .

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2007-01-09T05:09:00.000-08:00

Local shooter Flanigan to be honored for records

Oshkosh resident Patrick Flanigan will receive international recognition for his three world records in Xtreme sport shooting. Flanigan will be presented a trophy for his accomplishments by legendary Winchester Firearms and Winchester Ammunition on Friday at the Shot Show in Orlando, Fla. The Shot Show is the worlds largest event in the outdoor industry. The guns Flanigan used to set his records will also be retired at that time and will become a part of Winchester history. Flanigan set his first world record in Alton, Ill. shooting five clay targets hand thrown without assistance while holding his shotgun at the hip. Flanigan has since bested that mark at nine targets. He then went on to shoot 11 clay targets hand thrown without assistance before they hit the ground in a shoulder mount position.

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Agassi and Graf Create New Furniture Collection For Kreiss

The first piece of furniture Andre Agassi bought when he won his first major tournament, Wimbledon in 1992, was a Kreiss sofa. In the following years, he and his wife, Stefanie Graf, became ardent devotees of the Kreiss aesthetic. For years they talked about designing a custom collection with Kreiss for their own home; instead Agassi, Graf and the Kreiss family decided to launch a furniture line for the public, together as partners. It felt like a natural extension of our long-standing relationship, says Mike Kreiss, President of Kreiss. The result is a unique collection that captures the dynamic couple's indomitable energy and spirit while remaining true to the classic Kreiss style. The collection combines the couples differential design sensibilities; featuring pieces for the dining room, living room and poolside; complete with a novelty tennis ball chair for indoor-outdoor use.

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Religion news briefs

First Baptist of Crofton, 1690 Crofton Parkway: 6 to 8 p.m. today and tomorrow, outdoor living nativity presented by members, including live animals, with preschoolers' presentation at 5 p.m. today; 9:45 and 11 a.m., tomorrow, worship; 6 and 8 p.m. tomorrow, candlelight carol services. First Baptist of Eastport, 208 Chesapeake Ave.: 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship; 6 p.m., candlelight service. First Baptist of Edgewater, Route 2 and Central Avenue: 7 p.m., candlelight service. First Presbyterian of Annapolis, Duke of Gloucester and Conduit streets: 8:30 and 11 a.m., worship; 4:30 p.m., children's service; 5:30 p.m., family service with lessons and carols; 9 p.m., candlelight service and Holy Communion, Fowler United Methodist, 816 Bestgate Road: 9:30 a.m., worship with music by the Fowler Community Singers.

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2007-01-08T05:10:00.000-08:00

Outdoor Warning Siren produces 130 dB at 100 ft.

January 5, 2007 - Operated from 120 Vac battery back-up control cabinet or 240 Vac/dc control cabinet, Model 2001-130 features stator/horn design that produces wail, fast wail, and steady tones. It can be controlled remotely via wire or radio with Model FC controller. Siren is suited for wide area coverage with high decibel output and attention-getting signals. .

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On the road for outdoors exhibits

Being a pilgrim at this outdoor editor position, some of the nicest parts of the new job are the surprises. One I'm particularly tickled about is being invited to the annual SHOT (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade) Show next weekend in Orlando. This is the largest trade show for shooting sports and hunting in the world, with more than 1,800 exhibitors from the firearms, ammunition, archery, cutlery, apparel, optics, camping and related industries. Buyers and outdoor press from over 75 countries will be there this year. .

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2007-01-07T04:55:00.000-08:00

The low down: Kinnaird estate, by Dunkeld, Perthshire

It looks like a very big house in the country. This sprawling Edwardian pile, attached to 9,000 acres of rolling Perthshire countryside, has been run for 17 years by Constance Cluett Ward. More of a country-house retreat than a hostelry, Kinnaird offers something for the prostrate traveller as well as the visitor who enjoys more robust pursuits. Guests can while away the hours fishing, on an organised pheasant and deer shoot, taking potshots at clay pigeons, or in a friendly game of tennis or croquet. There are also six self-catering cottages dotted around the estate. How do you cover 9,000 acres in a day? There are several ways to get around. The Kinnaird recently became the first hotel in Scotland to introduce an outdoor butler service for guests who want to explore the property.

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Outdoors, politics sometimes do mix

It's too early to tell what's on the political scene as deadlines loom, but Sunday hunting may be back on the legislators' agenda, as well as a "held-hostage" license increase. While the Farm Bureau opposes Sunday hunting and has threatened additional posting of its lands, some continue to strive to make it happen. As the hill becomes a beehive of activity this week, I personally don't expect a flurry of proposals that would allow a license increase or Sunday hunting. But there is work behind the scenes to have both approved this year, perhaps, some believe, in time for the upcoming license year. I'm not as optimistic as some. I lack some understanding why, without a much-needed license increase, Sunday hunting is even a consideration, except that it might add to the coffers of the Game Commission.

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Smartvue(R) Launches 802.11N Draft Wireless Outdoor IP Video ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Smartvue(R) Corporation, an award-winning technology leader in the IP video industry, announced the launch of Smartvue S4C550, a vandal and weather resistant outdoor IP video camera which features long range 802.11N draft wireless. S4C550 is part of the Smartvue family of plug and play wireless IP video surveillance solutions which offer simple installation, superior imaging quality, and advanced security. Smartvue(R) S4C550 reduces the cost, complexity, and time required to install secure IP video surveillance in outdoor applications. The new 802.11N draft wireless technologies fundamentally change how wireless signals are transferred and enable Smartvue S4 to offer up to 10 times the range of other 802.11 IP cameras. "With Smartvue ultra long range wireless technology we have been able place cameras over a quarter mile away from our construction trailer for site surveillance.

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2007-01-06T04:55:00.000-08:00

ICEBREAKER MERINO OUTDOOR GEAR

We don't often talk about workout clothing at Best Dressed, largely because our research team is too busy with urban pursuits to do anything athletic. And when we work out in well-heated gyms, we wear old T-shirts and the same pair of Nike shorts that we have used for this purpose since about 1998. But we do realize that some people are ambitiously athletic, even doing such impressive things as outdoor sports in winter, when the quality of one's gear becomes more important than its aesthetics. It is for these people that we can happily recommend a line of functional and comfortable workout clothes for cold weather that isn't too garishly coloured. Icebreaker clothing from New Zealand looks high-tech but isn't: It is light, smooth and clingy, like a synthetic, but it is in fact made of pure fine merino wool.

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Magellan® CrossoverGPS™ -- First Car Navigation Device with ...

Attendees Get First Look at the All-In-One, Portable Navigation Solution to bring from the Car to the Outdoors, with Street and Topo Maps, IPX-4 Waterproof Design, Best-In-Class Battery Life and More. London, UK January 5, 2007 Magellan, creators of the Hertz NeverLost and a leading global innovator of outdoor and vehicle navigation solutions, debuts its new Magellan CrossoverGPS at the London Boat Show, Mantsbrite stand, S150, presenting the worlds first rugged, IPX-4 waterproof device designed to provide navigation for both driving and outdoor adventures. Available in January for less than 300, the traffic-ready Magellan CrossoverGPS will combine car navigation features, as experienced with the award-winning Magellan RoadMate series, and Magellan state-of-the-art outdoor handheld GPS receiver functionalities.

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We think of outdoor air quality most often, but indoor pollution ...

A truck spewing exhaust prompts many of us to hold our breath when it passes by on the street. But when it comes to pollution, your own home might be just as insidious. People spend 90 percent of their time indoors, and your home can be two to five times as polluted as the air outside, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Poor indoor air quality can cause health problems like asthma or sinus issues. And a lot of those problems are triggered by what is in your house, including cleaning products, furniture and carpets. "Taking care to recognize your house is properly ventilated and minimizing toxins you're bringing into your home and in your shopping bag is important," said Thor Peterson, the Residential Green Building Specialist with Seattle Department of Planning and Development.

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