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A release checklist is a good beginning, but it is only a beginning
Nov 10, 2008
Everyone loves checklists, especially when looking at risk management issues. A checklist is a way to ensure you are covering the basics on a regular basis to minimize risk. However, even with a checklist, you can never say “I’ve checked all of the boxes, therefore I’m liability free.”
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Legal Issues in First Aid #3: The prescription drug conundrum
Mar 31, 2008
Everyone wants to be prepared, which is the motto the Boy Scouts have been promoting for almost 100 years. Every person who takes a first aid case wants to be a savior, to bring a person home alive, to rescue the dying and give the near-dead a second chance at life. Even more, no one wants to feel “if they had only”, they might have saved someone. To meet those personal needs, some first aid instructional programs have started training beyond what is defined as first aid. First aid providers are marketing themselves by saying they teach more than anyone else in the field. That includes teaching the use of prescription drugs and invasive procedures. Many Wilderness First Responder (WFR) programs teach that carrying prescription drugs into the woods is ok or even required to meet the standards of the industry. However industry standards, no matter how well-meaning, cannot violate the law.
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Legal Issues in Wilderness First Aid: Value of various first aid certificates and training
Sep 11, 2006
Jim Moss, our SNEWS® Law Review editor, has undertaken a vast research project looking into possible impacts and legal issues presented by current first aid practices and trends in the industry. This editorial is the second in an occasional series of editorials on his findings. There has been a real buzz about the various first aid certificates and training. From a non-legal perspective the best first aid training is the maximum amount of training from the best trainer you can find that works within the operational realities of your program. However, the world is different from a legal perspective.
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Yes Virginia, an email can become a contract
Jul 31, 2005
You send an email to a manufacture inquiring about stock quantities and shipping costs. You had a customer inquire about a big multi-unit sale and you want to make sure you can make it happen. The manufacture replies with the information you need in an email. You quickly hit reply and send “hot dog, thanks.” A few days later thousands of dollars of stock arrives, several hours after the customer changed his order and purchased just one unit. Was the manufacture correct in relying on your emails as an order? Can an electronic communication be considered a contract? In this case who knows who will win if the case ever went to court, but one thing is absolutely clear: electronic communications can be recognized as contracts. If you have ordered stock before from the manufacture electronically and/or the agreement you have with the manufacture refers to electronic orders, you now may have a big order to pay for.
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Canning the Spam
Feb 23, 2005
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways: by phone, by fax, by the U.S. Postal Service and through the Internet. But what if your love no longer wants to hear from you? You had better follow Elvis’ advice and send her a letter by mail, because anything and everything else is going to get you in hot water.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court decision threatens businesses relying on releases
Jan 22, 2005
The Wisconsin Supreme Court, in a decision reminiscent of the 1950’s, effectively invalidated waivers (releases) in Atkins v. Swimwest. In a decision that is going to invalidate all releases in Wisconsin, the Court ruled that a release used by a swim club in conjunction with the registration statement was invalid because it was against public policy.
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Are You Protected? The Word on Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and More
Oct 23, 2004
Protecting your products, inventions, logos and secrets takes a little insight, plus a lot of wisdom. Our legal expert explains the ins-and-outs.
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Makoto Xergame
Jun 29, 2009
When the current owners of Makoto USA saw the game that would become Makoto at an arcade in 2002, they immediately realized its potential to provide both physical and mental fitness for anyone, from athletes to the elderly to folks in rehab. The SNEWS® team first saw a Makoto at the Health & Fitness Business show in Denver several years ago and, after playing it (over and over, we must admit), we had to get one for the office.

Coleman LED Quad Lantern
Jun 22, 2009
Pardon the pun, but Coleman's LED Quad Lantern presents one of the brightest ideas we've seen when it comes to lighting. It's unique because the body of the lantern has four detachable panels, each of which has six 5 mm, white LED lights. We tested the lantern during several car-camping trips and found that it was really handy when we had several people sharing a campsite.

Teva Sunkosi 2 water shoe
Jun 15, 2009
As a concept, water shoes are a fine idea. But we've suffered painful scrapes and blisters from poorly designed amphibious footwear, and frowned over many models that didn't dry as quickly as advertised. But Teva's Sunkosi 2 performed well, and proved to be exceptionally comfortable during numerous paddling trips, including an 18-day rafting journey down the Grand Canyon. Our testers said these shoes were not only easy on the feet, but they were also some of the most durable water shoes they've worn.

WS 100 endurance run observations: Product, privacy and sloshing packs
Jul 1, 2009
"I was hanging out helping brain-dead runners summit the Devil’s Thumb climb in the Western States 100 last Saturday, June 27. It’s a nasty, rocky, 1,500 foot climb over 1.8 miles that comes for most in the hottest part of the day. And it was pretty hot, dry and dusty last weekend. As I escorted runner after runner from the top to the medical aid weigh-in, got their bottles and packs refilled, and made sure they were in OK shape for the remaining 52.2 miles, I found myself taking a look at the apparel, gear, food and product they all had. OK, SNEWS® is sick. We are always looking at brands."
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Sleeping bag manufacturers provide technical and durable features at a reasonable price point.
Jun 27, 2009
In the SNEWS Outdoor 2009 Magazine, our coverage of the hardgoods market included a trends and product report on tents and packs debuting for the spring 2010 season. Below, is the latest on the sleeping bags segment that was not included in the magazine. As with tents and backpacks, weight remains a key selling point for sleeping bags. Keep your eyes peeled for new collections, as well as updates to lines that have sold well for the past few years.
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Young Guns: Peek into the minds of designers whose innovative ideas are changing the industry
Jun 27, 2009
What will outdoor gear look like in the future? Peek into the minds of these designers whose innovative ideas are changing the industry. Originally published in the SNEWS Outdoor Summer '09 magazine, this special web feature includes two additional profiles of designers Tae Kim and Alan Yiu, as well as expanded coverage from each designer -- Hanna Boone, Josh Guyot, Ian Iverson, and Chris Miksovsky -- voicing his or her perspective on the outdoor industry's future. Also, look into the world of Project OR and its influence on student designers in a special added feature.
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Santini Carbon Bike Bib
May 8, 2009
Knitwear pioneer ESCHLER introduces an innovative fabric development for bikewear

Fast-Drying Tilley 'Travel' Socks
Dec 16, 2008
Fast-Drying Tilley 'Travel' Socks. Not just for travel! Your feet will thank you for providing arch support, no-feel toe seams and moisture escape panels for a dry and comfortable fit

Mo Room™ Tent 2P & 3P
Dec 16, 2008
The Mo Room tent (2P and 3P) is the epitome of livability.

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Makoto Xergame
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When the current owners of Makoto USA saw the game that would become Makoto at an arcade in 2002, they immediately realized its potential to provide both physical and mental fitness for anyone, from athletes to the elderly to folks in rehab. The SNEWS® team first saw a Makoto at the Health & Fitness Business show in Denver several years ago and, after playing it (over and over, we must admit), we had to get one for the office.
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WS 100 endurance run observations: Product, privacy and sloshing packs
"I was hanging out helping brain-dead runners summit the Devil’s Thumb climb in the Western States 100 last Saturday, June 27. It’s a nasty, rocky, 1,500 foot climb over 1.8 miles that comes for most in the hottest part of the day. And it was pretty hot, dry and dusty last weekend. As I escorted runner after runner from the top to the medical aid weigh-in, got their bottles and packs refilled, and"

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