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A multipurpose lighting device comprising a flashlight end, a lantern end including a barrel through which light may pass, and a module mounted between the flashlight end and lantern end. The module includes a first light source configured to direct light out the flashlight end, and a second light s

A multipurpose lighting device comprising a flashlight end, a lantern end including a barrel through which light may pass, and a module mounted between the flashlight end and lantern end. The module includes a first light source configured to direct light out the flashlight end, and a second light source configured to direct light out the lantern end. The second light source is disposed on an opposite end of the module from the first light source. The module further includes a power source configured to energize the first light source and second light source, wherein the second light source is oppositely disposed on the module from the first light source.

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1. A multipurpose lighting device comprising: a lighting device body having a flashlight end and a lantern end including a barrel through which light may pass; andan integrated module slidingly installed within the lighting body between the flashlight end and lantern end, said module including:a fir

1. A multipurpose lighting device comprising: a lighting device body having a flashlight end and a lantern end including a barrel through which light may pass; andan integrated module slidingly installed within the lighting body between the flashlight end and lantern end, said module including:a first light source configured to direct light out the flashlight end;a second light source configured to direct light out the lantern end and disposed on an opposite end of the module from the first light source; anda power source configured between the first light source and second light source to energize the first light source and second light source. 2. The multipurpose lighting device of claim 1, the module including a button for selectively alternating between the first and second light sources. 3. The multipurpose lighting device of claim 2, wherein successive actuations of the button operate the device to operate the first light source only, the second light source only, or the second light source in a repeating flash mode. 4. The multipurpose lighting device of claim 1, wherein the barrel is transparent or translucent along a substantial length of the barrel and around a full periphery of the barrel so that light is radiated in 360 degrees around a long axis of the barrel. 5. The multipurpose lighting device of claim 1, further including an opaque module housing containing the module and a reflector adjacent the first light source for focusing light from the first light source out a transparent member at a front of the flashlight end. 6. The multipurpose lighting device of claim 1, wherein the second light source emits a colored light different from the first light source. 7. The multipurpose lighting device of claim 1, wherein the barrel includes an interior cavity into which the second light source shines. 8. The multipurpose lighting device of claim 7, wherein the barrel is releasably coupled to the flashlight end so that the interior cavity can be exposed for storage of items within the cavity and recoupled to the flashlight end. 9. The multipurpose lighting device of claim 7, wherein the barrel includes a trapdoor coupled to a rear end of the barrel distal to the flashlight end, said trapdoor configured to selectively expose the interior cavity for storage of items within the cavity and resealing of items within the cavity. 10. A method for operating a lighting device, the method comprising: retaining a first light source, a second light source, and a power source within an integrated module inserted within a common housing;selectively powering the first light source and the second light source;focusing light from the first light source out a first end of the lighting device;diffusing light from the second light source out a second end of the lighting device, wherein the first end is opposed to the second end. 11. The method of claim 10, further including the steps of: providing an interior cavity at a second end of the lighting device;storing items within the interior cavity; andilluminating items within the interior cavity using the second light source. 12. The method of claim 11, further including the steps of: providing a closeable opening at a rear end of the second end of the lighting device;moving a trapdoor from the opening to expose the interior cavity;inserting items within the interior cavity through the opening; andclosing the trapdoor across the opening to retain the items within the interior cavity. 13. The method of claim 10, further including the step of alternately activating the first light source and the second light source. 14. The method of claim 10, further including the step of automatically deactivating either of the first or second light source after a preset period of time. 15. A multipurpose lighting device comprising: a module housing defining a hollow interior;an integrated lighting module mounted within the hollow interior of the module housing, said integrated lighting module including:a first light source configured to direct light out a first end;a second light source disposed on an opposite end of the module from the first light source and configured to direct light out a second end, opposite the first end; anda power source positioned between the first light source and second light source and configured to energize the first light source and second light source. 16. The multipurpose lighting device of claim 15, further including a button coupled to the integrated lighting module for selectively alternating between the first and second light sources. 17. The multipurpose lighting device of claim 16, wherein successive actuations of the button operate the device to operate the first light source only, the second light source only, or the second light source in a repeating flash mode. 18. The multipurpose lighting device of claim 15, further including a barrel coupled to the module housing adjacent the second end of the integrated lighting module, wherein the barrel is transparent or translucent along a substantial length of the barrel and around a full periphery of the barrel so that light entering the barrel is radiated in 360 degrees around a long axis of the barrel. 19. The multipurpose lighting device of claim 18, wherein the barrel includes an interior cavity into which the second light source shines. 20. The multipurpose lighting device of claim 19, wherein the barrel is releasably coupled to the module housing so that the interior cavity can be exposed for storage of items within the cavity and recoupled to the flashlight end.