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Community members and substance abuse professionals met at Four Corners Behavioral Health on June 12 to discuss the implementation of a new grant awarded for local prescription drug abuse programs. The Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant will be used to build prevention capabilities and infrastructure at the community level working to reduce substance related problems within the community.
"When we applied for the grant we had to option of taking on either underage drinking or prescription drug abuse and we decided to take a look at a problem that is affecting our community as a whole," said Liz Ferguson of Four Corners. "Prescription drugs continue to plague both teens and their parents. It is something we need to get a hold on."
According to a Power Point presentation given at the meeting, the strategic prevention framework (SPF) takes the public health approach to prevent substance related problems by focusing on change for entire populations.
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"We want to start by identifying specific focus groups and then question them to garner as much information as possible," said Ferguson. "We need to find out exactly what we are dealing with before we can take action to prevent it."
In addition to Ferguson, the projects board will consist of Georgina Nowak and Debbie Marvidikis from the Southeastern Utah Health District; Jeff Olinger, Utah State Department of Workforce Services; Sandra Garcia, Ann Grunvig and Karin Watkins, cwommunity development coalition; Dr. Sterling Potter, Castleview Hospital; Robert Cox, Carbon School District; Jennifer Brewer and Kyle Kyle Elder, Four Corners; Zena Robinson, Pinnacle Canyon Academy; and Juanita Robinson, Carbon Metro Drug Task Force
The SPF uses five main steps for aiding communities with substance abuse problems, including:
Assessment - profiles of population needs are conducted. Resources are inventoried and readiness to address needs and gaps are evaluated.
Capacity - community members and health professionals are mobilized to build capacity to address needs.
Planning - a strategic comprehensive plan is developed.
Implementation - evidence based prevention is implemented through programs and activities.
Evaluation, participants are monitored and evaluated so improvements can be made to adjust for those who are failing.
At the June 12 meeting, boardmembers discussed the possible questions to be posed to the community.
Along with standard inquiries concerning use, misuse and current situation, the group focused on finding out how much youth and adults know about prescription drugs and what may have stopped them from overusing the substances.
"Our focus here has to be prevention," said Marvidikis. "We have so many programs focused on helping people after the fact. I am happy to be part of a program that will work to address the problem before it ever gets started."
A logical and data driven plan is recommended by the state incentive grants Power Point. The plan included strategic goals. objectives and performance targets as well as logic models and in some cases action plans.
In addition to outlining a plan for the grant monies dispersal, the state SPF will look for the following outcomes as a marker of success within the program:
Functioning, self-sustaining coalitions that work well with prevention.
Staffing and prevention needs are being met.
Outcomes are proven by decreased or increased depending on measurements.
A data system is created for using, collecting and disseminating the data.
"We can't put our heads in the sand about this any longer," said Nowak. "Our area has a real problem and we are going to have to do whatever is necessary to protect our community as a whole before rehabilitation is the only option."


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"If we build it, they will come," joked Commissioner John Jones. Trouble is, "they" - meaning jail inmates - are coming anyway and the county jail is maxed out.
Jones was talking with his colleagues about the need to handle the growing inmate population at a county commission work meeting Wednesday. The discussion is still in the early stages, but according to Sheriff James Cordova and Lt. Justin Sherman who oversees the jail, the need is there now.
"We reached capacity two years ago," Sherman told commissioners.
The Sheriff's Office has been dealing with GSBS Architects, and Kevin Miller in particular, to find the least-cost solution to the overcrowding.
Miller, who designed the current jail/Sheriff's Office complex more than two decades ago, said that the facility was designed to handle 50 inmates, with a maximum of 86. The low number was one inmate per cell, which nobody really gets unless he or she has some contagious disease, is in protective custody or is seriously nuts.
Another demographic that has changed is the increasing proportion of women in the jail population. They now make up more than a quarter of the inmates - courtesy of methamphetamine abuse - and males and females have to be strictly separated.
Miller said that he and his firm looked at options and decided that abandoning the current jail building and constructing a new one would be too expensive.
However, there is room to the north of the existing building to add additional cells. The Sheriff's Office, which currently cannot accommodate all of its deputies, might be pulled out of the jail building and housed in a separate building of its own. That would free up more than 8,000 square feet of floor space that could be used for such things as jail administration, health services and other mandated programs for inmates, Miller explained.
With the lot space available at the current site, is would be possible to add another 112 beds, more than doubling the current capacity. Commssioners wondered if that was enough or too much space, and that was the question that led to Jones's quip.
Sheriff Cordova advised commissioners that he's not considering the expansion to handle overflow from the state prison system. "We only want to meet our needs locally, he said.
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The Secretary of Labor may enter into agreements, with up to 10 States that submit an application described in subsection (b), for the purpose of allowing such States to conduct demonstration projects to test and evaluate measures designed—
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The Governor of any State desiring to conduct a demonstration project under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary of Labor. Any such application shall include—
(1) a general description of the proposed demonstration project, including the authority (under the laws of the State) for the measures to be tested, as well as the period of time during which such demonstration project would be conducted;
(2) if a waiver under subsection (c) is requested, a statement describing the specific aspects of the project to which the waiver would apply and the reasons why such waiver is needed;
(3) a description of the goals and the expected programmatic outcomes of the demonstration project, including how the project would contribute to the objective described in subsection (a)(1),subsection (a)(2), or both;
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(5) a description of the manner in which the State—
(A) will conduct an impact evaluation, using a methodology appropriate to determine the effects of the demonstration project, including on individual skill levels, earnings, and employment retention; and
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The Secretary of Labor may waive any of the requirements of section 3304(a)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or of paragraph (1) or (5) of section 503 (a) of this title, to the extent and for the period the Secretary of Labor considers necessary to enable the State to carry out a demonstration project under this section.
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Public notice under paragraph (2) may be provided through the Internet or other appropriate means. Any application under this section that has not been denied within the 30-day period described in paragraph (1) shall be deemed approved, and public notice of any approval under this sentence shall be provided within 10 days thereafter.
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A new political trend appears to be evolving—the search for happiness. A case in point is the country of Bhutan, which measures "gross national happiness" according to NPR and Sheldon and Lyubomirsky (2007). An NPR story reported how the country of Bhutan is growing alternative resources to reduce the cutting down of its forests. The depletion of forests may reduce the countries happiness the story reports. On the same note The Associated Press, reported that French President Sarkozy declared that happiness should be implemented as part of an economic indicator. For instance, it is noted that factors such as "distribution of wealth and income, education, health and leisure" would be considered instead of GDP.
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Marc Jacobs, the creative director for Louis Vuitton, did this Miku design as part of a collaboration for an upcoming opera titled The End. Debuting this December in Yamaguchi, Japan, the opera will feature Vocaloid singing software and virtual talents like Miku instead of real performers and a live orchestra. Miku will be wearing LV and carrying a Vuitton "Speedy" bag.
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A former cop has been charged with murder for the shooting death of his wife in their Briarwood apartment.
On Saturday, December 10 shortly after 11 p.m., 49-year-old Clarence Cash shot his wife Tracey Young numerous times in the head and torso with a pistol, according to the district attorney.
Young, 42, — deemed one of the top criminal investigators for the State Department of Taxation and Finance by multiple sources — was pronounced dead on arrival. She died from four shots to the torso and three to the face.
Cash, a retired cop from the 32nd Precinct in Harlem, turned himself in hours later, surrendering two loaded nine millimeter semi-automatic pistols.
"She didn't deserve that," Cash repeatedly told cops when he walked into the Midtown South stationhouse at 6 a.m. "He continued to say, 'She did not deserve that. She did not deserve that,'" Queens prosecutor Robert Hanophy said at Cash's arraignment on December 11.
Cash said he attempted to commit suicide at Rockaway Beach, according to Hanophy, but couldn't go through with it.
He has been ordered held without bail, according to the DA, and is due back in court on January 3. Cash was charged with second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and faces 25 years to life in prison if convicted.
Multiple sources have reported that the couple was fighting over financial issues, but according to the NYPD, the pair was only said to be "arguing," and there is no other information regarding what fueled the heated, deadly dispute.
Building residents told The Courier they're shocked to hear of Young's death.
"My husband and I met the couple a few times," said Sumera, a fourth floor resident who did not want to give her last name. "She was a nice lady, but we didn't have much interaction with her. We moved to this place because of our baby, but now we're scared. It was very shocking and very unfortunate. She didn't deserve it."
Another female resident who lives on the sixth floor said, "I feel really sad because the lady was so nice. I met her a few times. I don't know why [her husband] shot her. I didn't hear them argue because we live on the sixth floor, but it's very sad."
— Additional reporting by Nargas Karimi.


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Indian Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Holds Briefing
Palaniappan Chidambaram, India's finance minister, leaves a media... News PhotoAsia,China - East Asia,East Asia,Finance,Finance Minister,Government,Hong Kong,India,Indian Subcontinent,Indian Subcontinent Ethnicity,Leaving,Meeting,Palaniappan Chidambaram,Politician,Politics,The Media,VerticalPhotographer BloombergCollection: Bloomberg 2013 BloombergPalaniappan Chidambaram, India's finance minister, leaves a media briefing in Hong Kong, China, on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013. Chidambaram said that the final call on interest rates rests with the Reserve Bank of India. India's government has taken corrective measures to curb its budget deficit and sees no case for a rating downgrade to junk, Chidambaram told investors in Hong Kong today. Photographer: Jerome Favre/Bloomberg via Getty Images


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Video: Police union, neighbors address shooting
CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Police Patrolman's Association held a press conference Saturday in response to what they believed was a premature statement by the Cleveland Police Chief Michael McGrath.
Jeff Follmer, spokesperson for the CPPA, says the CPPA is disturbed by Chief McGrath's comments that were made Friday evening. The union believes the comments were made without having all the facts.
"For anyone who was not there to judge and without knowing all the facts or to blame anyone else but the two occupants of the car for their own death is ignorant and self serving," said Follmer.
Related Story: East Cleveland Rapid fire lasts longer than 20 seconds
According to Follmer, the officers involved in the chase had reason to believe the suspects they were chasing were in possession of a weapon. He says that perception is proven by police radio transmissions that haven't been released yet.
Follmer added that the suspects attempted to use their vehicle as a weapon, ramming a police car and attempting to hit an officer. "They could have stopped at any time," said Follmer
13 officers were placed on administrative leave following the shooting pending further investigation.
The CPPA says the loss of those officers will put a strain on the department.
The police union wasn't the only one to comment on the incident.
Neighbors living near site said they heard the rapid gunfire. Many were afraid that stray bullets would enter their homes.


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Read: It Should Be Rangers-Red Wings In 2012 Winter Classic
At Fanhouse, Chris Botta writes that next seasons winter classic should take place at the University of Michigan football field and include the Detroit Red Wings and the New York Rangers.
Botta writes that the Rangers are going to be in a Winter Classic soon and will most likely need to be the visiting team because of the College Football Game at Yankee Stadium. For Citi Field, Botta writes that the sightlines aren't ideal for outdoor hockey.
…I think the Red Wings host this game next year, at the Big House, but do it against the Colorado Avalanche who are loaded with young talent and the rivalry from the 90's can be brought back.
As I wrote yesterday, I think the Rangers will play the Flyers at Lincoln Financial Field either in 2013, if there is no lockout, or in 2014. I think these games are best to be based around rivalries from the past and while the Rangers and Wings are Original Six rivals, a team like Colorado can better fit that for the Wings and the Flyers certainly for the Rangers.
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Why even try VB? *shudder*
Since Java and C++ is very simmilar, there should be no real problems learning them at the same time, you might end up with a few exercises, where the tutor might claim theres a bit more C++ than Java in it, but thats just about it.
And while you're at it, why not take a crack at C aswell ? Learn whats behind C++, eventho that might screw the exercises up pretty bad...
When I was introduced to C++ we had a three week course, after that it was expected we knew how to program in it. Since I started with C, I wasn't taken by supprice, but as long as theres Java aswell, it's not going to be that difficult..


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Say Cheese! Grilled Fontina and Prosciutto Pizza
This recipe takes advantage of fontina's wonderful melting qualities. It combines the gooey cheese with other Italian ingredients — prosciutto, pecorino romano, and basil — to make a pie that is wildly delicious and insanely addictive. I sliced the pizza into small pieces and served it as an appetizer at a recent party. It was so good, I hope to make it again soon.
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Grilled Fontina and Prosciutto Pizza
1/2 pound fontina cheese, shredded (about 2 cups loosely packed)
1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)
1 1/2 pounds store bought or homemade pizza dough
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing and drizzling
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Two 14-ounce cans chopped Italian tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup basil leaves, cut into thin ribbons
12 paper-thin slices prosciutto di Parma, torn into large pieces
When I made this pizza, I charred both sides of the dough on the grill until it was cooked and slightly puffy. Then I topped it with the garlic and cheese and finished cooking it in a 450°F oven.
- Light a grill, preferably using hardwood charcoal. Set the grill grate 3 to 4 inches above the coals.
- In a medium bowl, toss the Fontina with the Pecorino Romano cheese.
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Automotive Fleet Magazine Includes Clean Cities Now In Its Digital Edition
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Automotive Fleet, one of the country's largest and longest-running fleet magazines, includes the most recent issue of the biannual Clean Cities Now newsletter as a digital insert in its Green Fleet Supplement to the December online edition. Founded in 1961, the magazine serves the medium- and large-fleet markets. It reaches fleet managers in both the public and private sectors, as well as vehicle dealers, manufacturers, remarketers and equipment suppliers.
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If I tell you something you already know, then that's not very informative. So perhaps information should be measured in terms of unexpectedness, or surprise? In the 1940s Clause Shannon put this idea to use in one of the greatest scientific works of the century.
There are many ways of saying the same thing — you can use many words, or few. Perhaps information should be measured in terms of the shortest way of expressing it? In the 1960s this idea led to a measure of information called Kolmogorov complexity.
When you transmit information long-distance there is always a chance that some of it gets mangled and arrives at the other end corrupted. Luckily, there are clever ways of encoding information which ensure a tiny error rate, even when your communication channel is prone to errors.
Computers represent information using bits — that's 0s and 1s. It turns out that Claude Shannon's entropy, a measure of information invented long before computers became mainstream, measures the minimal number of bits you need to encode a piece of information.
Kolmogorov complexity gives a high value to strings of symbols that are essentially random. But isn't randomness essentially meaningless? Should a measure of information assign a low value to it? The concept of sophistication addresses this question.
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Jamie O'Brien at Macaronis in Indo Jun 9, 2011
Checking in with Jamie O'Brien and the Red Bull surf team, currently floating around the Mentawais for Red Bull's annual surf team trip, this year christened Red Bull Minor Threat.
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Conner Coffin is powerful for a teenager, surfing with a more traditional style than most of his peers, opting often to wet his rail or plant his back foot into a section rather than take to the air.
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Some baseball notes geared to make you forget those snow removal blues …
There's no question Chris Iannetta is bent on staying sharp during the offseason. The St. Raphael Academy alum is renown around the R.I. Baseball Institute for having a set routine and hating to deviate from it. In fact, it wouldn't come as a shock to learn Iannetta possesses a key to the indoor batting cage, located in Warwick.
Yet in response to his biggest pitfall in his young and still developing career, one has to wonder: Is there a direct correlation between the approach Iannetta takes during baseball's winter solstice and the slow starts that have become all-too common for the Colorado catcher?
Iannetta mapped out his habitual and all-encompassing offseason regimen following a batting practice session Tuesday. It's by design, he says, so that by the time he departs for Tucson, AZ next month, he's where he needs to be when spring training opens.
The strict timeline gets cranking, "by the middle of October. I get back into lifting and start taking some swings around that time. I didn't start throwing until mid-December and then I start working on the baseball skills after January 1. You just try to build a foundation and get healthy from all the bumps and bruises you have throughout the course of the year."
Told the startup date seemed a little soon after the season is over, Iannetta responded, "I didn't need a break. (Last year) was really a bad year and I wanted to get working towards something positive as opposed to dwelling on (2010)."
Last season may have been the most trying of Iannetta's big-league tenure. After struggling through early April and losing the Rockies' starting catcher's job to Miguel Olivo, the Cumberland native was demoted to the minor leagues on April 27. The parting words by manager Jim Tracy –"I see uncertainty in his body language" – probably didn't sit very well with Iannetta as he shuffled off to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
Iannetta returned to the Rockies in mid-June, receiving playing time in dribs and drabs the rest of the season as Tracy chose to stick by Olivo, who wound up a midseason all-star. Iannetta finished with a .197 batting average in 188 at-bats, numbers certainly not befit of someone signed to a three-year, $8.35 million deal in Dec. 2009.
"Obviously it was miserable and I have no one to blame but myself," Iannetta said. "I just didn't get the job done."
The underlining, overriding issue with Iannetta has always been his first-month woes at the plate. He's paid a steep price as a result, either being farmed out (that also happened in August 2007) or watching his presumed understudy grab the reins and not relinquish them. The Rockies have tried to stand by the person they believe has the skill set of a No. 1 catcher, but too often the club has witnessed Iannetta dig himself in so deep a hole that Colorado has no choice but to go with the Yorvit Torrealbas and Olivos of the world.
Lifetime he's a .199 hitter in March/April, batting over .200 just once (.324 in 11 games in 2008). The rest of the time he's struggled to the tunes of .158 (2007), .174 (2009) and .133 (2010).
"It's a dynamic situation because a lot of aspects play into it, whether you're not playing for a while, the weather (in Colorado during April) or getting your timing back," said Iannetta, no doubt weary about being asked over and over about his penchant for his lagging skills out of the chute.
That brings us back to Iannetta's offseason habits. Yes, being a professional athlete is his job, but even the person typing away at a cubicle from 9-5 every day takes some time to recharge the batteries. From what Iannetta described, breaks are few and far between. It's understandable he wants to get rid of the bad taste of the previous season, but the hundreds of swings he takes in January will be a distant memory once opening day rolls around.
Iannetta could probably go out and play a real game today thanks to his relentless desire to not let the offseason become a time for vegging out. The 27-year-old spent the closing stages of Tuesday's workout simulating counts while taking cuts against batting practice pitching. That tells you that he's always in pure baseball mode, regardless if it's snowing or sunny, January or April.
Perhaps taking some time off and not even think about hitting or throwing a baseball until after Thanksgiving is the answer. Revving things up then would still allow Iannetta plenty of time to apply enough of a base so that he doesn't go into spring training cold. Many ballplayers will tell you spring training is long enough anyway, but at the same time it would allow players such as Iannetta enough days and weeks to iron out the remaining kinks, such as familiarizing himself with the pitching staff and facing live pitching.
Certainly it's too late to start deviating from what is set in stone. Yet if Iannetta doesn't break free from his April doldrums in 2011, then it might be time to come up with a new offseason game plan, one geared toward making sure he doesn't peak too soon.
"I have a ton of confidence in myself and know I can do it," said Iannetta in closing. "All the preparation is behind me once the season starts, which is when you put it into work."
Any room for Bowden?
When Michael Bowden departed for Venezuela in late November, Boston's bullpen consisted of Jonathan Papelbon, Daniel Bard, Tim Wakefield and Scott Atchison. By the time Bowden returned stateside earlier this month, nary a relief spot was to be found. The additions of headliners Dan Wheeler and Bobby Jenks, coupled with the signings of Rich Hill and Hideki Okajima and the trades of Andrew Miller and Lenny DiNardo, helped Bowden resign to the fact that he probably won't be competing for a spot come spring training.
"They're doing what they need to do in order to win a championship," said Bowden via phone earlier this week. "Unfortunately for me, it makes it a lot harder to get an opportunity. Yeah, it's a little frustrating, but you've got keep working. I'm going to continue to remain patient and worry about what I can worry about."
Bowden's time in the Venezuelan Winter League – 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA in nine innings that featured seven walks and six strikeouts for the Magallanes club – allowed the 24-year-old to further his education as a relief pitcher. Halfway through the 2010 season, he was transitioned from a starter to relief. With the Boston rotation seemingly set in stone for the next few years, Bowden came to grips that relieving is where his best opportunity with the organization lies.
Now that he has a stint in Venezuela under his belt coupled with 29 relief outings between Pawtucket and Boston, Bowden feels at ease that he can handle any situation.
"Not only was it about getting more repetitions out of the bullpen and getting even more acclimated to the reliever's role, but I was able to fine-tune some things," said Bowden, noting he experimented with a cutter, a pitch that wanted to see how it would play out in an intense environment. "I could experiment, but I also had to be competitive. It was the best of both worlds.
"They play different baseball down (in Venezuela). I would come in for one or two batters, which is something I'm not used to. It was hard for me to get a mindset that, 'This is my one batter I would face.' That gave me good experience as far as that goes," Bowden went on. "Overall I was able to learn a lot and apply a lot of things."
Said Red Sox director of player personnel Mike Hazen, "Pitching in (Venezuela) and in the role he was in, it was akin to a real professional setting where you're feeling pressure every single night. We never put too much stock in the performance itself because it's an odd time of year. Players aren't really used to pitching around Christmas time so to speak, but the experience should help him as he moves into this season."
If there's any sort of comfort Bowden can take heading into 2011, it's that he figures to become the first option looked at should anyone in Boston's bullpen falter or suffer injury.
"I'm very comfortable in the role and have a very good foundation," he said. "I have a good routine and can warm up quickly. I feel like I know my job when I go in there. Now it's a matter of applying it consistently."
It's about time
Greg Gagne admits he had a hard time wrapping his head around the notion that it took former Twins teammate Bert Blyleven 14 tries to get into the Hall of Fame.
"My reaction is that I was very happy for him because I thought it was long overdue," said Gagne, a Somerset, Mass. native and a veteran of 15 MLB seasons. "He should have been in before this, but for some reason he wasn't."
Gagne's career intersected with Blyleven's between 1985-88. The pair were part of the 1987 Minnesota squad that went on to capture the World Series in seven games.
"It's a great honor and he deserves it," said Gagne, the former head baseball coach at Bishop Feehan. "He was a great guy and a great teammate. He was a clown, but when it came time to play baseball, he was out there giving it 100 percent. I felt fortunate to play with Bert because I remember having him on baseball cards while I was growing up in the 70s."
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Whether you prefer a variety of rock or some cheesy pop, our FunStars will pull out all the stops to put on a musical production that'll knock your socks off.
Over the summer holidays, and other selected dates, we'll be bringing you some extra special acts including Gareth Gates, Jonathan Wilkes and many more.
Especially for Summer we have an exciting line up of shows and entertainment that will keep the whole family smiling all holiday long.
In the evening our FunStars and Seaside Squad get together for some family friendly games and shows - a great way to wear you all out before bedtime.
Everyone likes a good competition – so come and take part in one of our game shows or bingo for a chance to win some great prizes.
Every evening our FunStars get themselves dressed up and ready to put on fun and entertaining shows for you, then it's everyone onto the dancefloor to show off your best moves.
Have you ever seen a human size hungry hippo? Well you can at our epic game show. It might seem a while since the crazy hair dos and Rubik's Cubes of the 80s, but we have the perfect game show to throw you right back to your hay-day (or your Dad's). We've got 80s themed games, pop trivia and 80s TV to keep the whole family entertained – mullets and perms are welcome.
Eyes down for your chance to win some cash prizes. For adults only it costs just £2 per ticket and takes place all season on almost all of our parks. So get your dabbers at the ready for the chance to win a few pennies!
Gather round; it's time for a story. Let your kids' imaginations run free as one of the Seaside Squad takes them on a mini adventure with their short (and sometimes tall) stories. Watch on as this free activity entertains the kids (and you too!) You'll find this great story time running on almost all of our parks.
Show us that you really know your stuff, with our movie trivia game. We've got teaser trailers to wet your movie taste-buds, sound clips to test those ears and movie montages for the true film buffs. We will even dress up as your favourite movie stars, all in the name of keeping you guessing. Bring along the whole family for some brainteaser fun – hasta la vista, baby!
Want to bring the house down? Join our FunStars for this TV studio style show with party dances, games, fun and features galore. At Glow Live it's all the same fun but with added UV light! So get Grandad on the dance floor and let's have a proper party – let it glow, let it glow, let it glow...
This stage show celebrates the greatest chick flicks of the 80s, from Flash Dance and Footloose to Dirty Dancing. A perfect show for all the Mums to reminisce to and we're sure to see Dad's feet tapping away too. Get those sweat-bands and leg warmers at the ready for an epic flashback – because girls just want to have fun! It's available throughout the season at almost all of our parks.
Join the FunStars for a mash-up of the latest party dances including Haven's signature sounds. Get on the dance floor with all the family for a fun (and free) session. You can find signature sounds throughout the season. It's the perfect opportunity to learn some moves and impress everyone on the dance floor during those evening parties.
There's nothing cuter than seeing your little ones wiggle on the dance floor. Go tots is perfect for young ones of up to four years old as they can boogie to their favourite songs and get involved with our party games. And its all free, wiggle wiggle wiggle.
Do you have a hidden talent? Do you love to win prizes? Then grab the mic and head to our stage; we want to see what you're made of! Whether you're a comedian, singer, dancer, actor, poet, puppeteer or artist – our audience is waiting for you. Almost all of our parks run this great talent competition. It's free to enter and suitable for all the family – so if Mum can hit the notes or Grandad can bust some moves, we have the platform to get them noticed this summer.
It's party time! Rory, Ned, Anxious, Bradley, Greedy and Polly are all waiting for you to come and sing along to all your favourite chart pop songs. These parties really kick start the evening's entertainment. So make sure you get there early to grab that space on the dance floor. It's totally free and you'll see all your favourite Characters. Make sure you bring the whole family along to really start your night!
Rory can definitely roar a pop tune or two. So why not come and see for yourself? Along with Ned, Anxious, Bradley, Greedy and Polly they will perform especially for you with their very own mini pop concert. Not many gigs are free but this one is and it runs on almost all of our parks. Bring along all the family for a unique pop concert like no other!
Your little ones will have the chance to become super sleuths in this big and bright CSI style touring attraction. Hugh Dunnett and his live band will sing, dance and inspire your super sleuths to ask ʽJust who did steal Greedy's bananas?'
Fasten your seatbelts and join our FunStars aboard the D:Ream Liner as you jet off to the sounds of Berri, Living Joy, The Vengaboys and much more. This great show is totally free. So if you want to remember those days of baggy jeans and wearing baseball hats backwards then come and enjoy a good ol' blast from the past – it's da bomb!
One of Pop Idol's most famous stars, Gareth Gates has furthered his career with shows such as Dancing on Ice and The Big Reunion. We're over the moon to announce he's coming to Haven with his own very own live show – he'll be bringing his live band and his great voice to give us all a fantastic 60 minute masterpiece show. Cameras at the ready for some celebrity snaps!
Showing at Presthaven on Saturday 25 April 2015
The Soccer-Aid star, Jonathan Wilkes, has wowed the world in the West End and now it's our turn to see this incredible celeb in action. Wilkes will be bringing his seven piece orchestra and full stage concert for a series of unforgettable live shows that you won't want to miss. Plus there will be a chance for exclusive meet and greets with celebrity selfie moments!Click here to see the tour dates.
Some of the UK's finest impressionists will show off their talents in this hilarious evening cabaret show. And in our performer's workshop, you too can learn how to master the art, taught by the stars themselves. So bring along the whole family and maybe you'll uncover a hidden talent!Click here to see the tour dates.
Sing along to the music from Matilda, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, The Lion King and Frozen in this marvellous musical for kids (and grown-ups) of all ages. This new show is totally free and on at almost all of our parks. Warm up those singing voices for a real good sing along.
A fan of Facebook? Can't get off Twitter? Then this is the perfect show for you. A host of reality TV stars will perform their live shows – and you'll be able to ask questions (about the success of television shows) via social media. This dynamic show will be across all our parks and is perfect fun for all the family.
We're excited to announce Nickelodeon's very own Go Go Go show is coming to Haven! Come and sing and dance with Gemma, Carl, Jade, Steve, Holly, Mr. Battlefield and the cute Fluffalope! This great, free show will be taking place on all our parks, and the dates vary depending on which park you're staying on. After the show you'll have the chance to grab a selfie with your favourite character. Ready, steady, Go Go Go!
Showing at Presthaven on Thursday 23 July 2015
The sheer joy of watching a pantomime is just magical and it's one that can last a lifetime. So bring along the whole family to join in the fun. Our great stories will take you and your little ones on a journey unlike any other. Get ready to boo, hiss, cheer, clap and sing along in these fast-moving traditional tales. It doesn't cost a penny; just make sure you grab a great seat! Pantomimes are available throughout the summer holidays at almost all of our parks – he's behind you!
Fancy yourself more straight talking than Simon Cowell; think you've got better taste than Louis Walsh? Our FunStars take to the stage, battling it out head to head with their chosen talents, for your votes. There is no cost to take part. It'll have Dad laughing in no time and there will be debates on who you want to win. Who'll come out on top as Project talent Champion? It's up to you!
We're sure Grandma will remember busting a few of these moves once upon a time. So, whether you're more used to Agadoo or Gangnam Style, we've got classic party dances and more to get everyone up on their feet and on the dance floor. Our retro party dances are on throughout the whole season and are free too – so bring along the whole family for some throwback fun.
Think you know your Meatloaf's from your Bon Jovi's? Our FunStars will bring the house down with this interactive game show of rock star trivia. It's available throughout the season and is totally free. And, for those professionals among you, we know no rock party's complete without an air guitar challenge.
Roll up, roll up! The circus is coming to Haven this summer. Our talented and lively cast performs an energetic rock and pop show with international circus performers, dancers and singers. And with music from much loved oldies through to the year's biggest hits – there's sure to be something for all the family. And the best bit is, it's totally free, so be ready to be absolutely amazed.
Our Seaside Squad are always off on some sort of adventure and they would love for you to come along too. This activity is free and runs throughout the whole season and across almost all of our parks. So come along with any adult family member and join the Seaside Squad for all kinds of fun activities including Bradley's Fancy Dress Fun Run – a new adventure for 2015.
So you've watched the FunStars shake a leg, now it's your turn to learn those Signature Moves. This free session takes place throughout the season. Come along with Mum or Dad to perfect your routines, so you can happily join in on the dance floor together later.
Watch the stars of Summer Mania Wrestling as they settle their grudges in the ring with death-defying gymnastic feats of sheer strength and brutality. This exciting show is absolutely free and features at almost all of our parks. Bring along the whole family for a truly one-off event; feel the buzz of the crowds and soak up the energy from the wrestlers – it's definitely not a show for the faint hearted!
Take centre stage and grab some of the lime light as we quiz you on all things celeb. This witty game show is jam-packed with funny questions about acceptance speeches, reality TV, autobiographies and much more. It's free to join in or you can sit back and watch, and it runs throughout the season, across almost all of our parks. Buzzers at the ready!


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The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet
By: Abbott, Tony.
After entering the tiny room under the stairs, three friends find themselves in a magic world of shiny red men and flying lizards, and they face great challenges in order to survive and make their way back home.
The Basketball Mystery
By: Adler, David A.
When a collectible basketball is stolen from a retiring coach after a game, Cam uses her photographic memory to solve the mystery.
The Frandidate
By: Benton, Jim.
Creating a suit that will make her look the part of a real politician, Franny makes a strong run for class president, but when she begins to make promises she can't keep in exchange for votes, Franny soon realizes the error of her ways and makes a change for the better.
Amulet of Avantia. Equinus, the spirit horse
By: Blade, Adam.
Hoping to reverse the magic that turned his father into a ghost, Tom must figure out a way to get the second piece of the Amulet of Avantia from Equinus, a spirit horse who steals life forces.
The African Safari Discovery
By: Brown, Jeff, 1926-2003.
In an all-new, geography-themed chapter book adventure, Stanley; his brother, Arthur; and their dad are off to Africa, where a flat skull has been discovered, but the family's going to have to get past the African wildlife if they're going to make it down the river to the archaeologists' camp! Simultaneous.
Food Chain Frenzy
By: Capeci, Anne.
Arnold and the rest of Ms. Frizzle's class know they are heading for an exciting food chain field trip when their teacher arrives at school wearing a dress covered with plants and animals.
Mercy Watson : something wonky this way comes
By: DiCamillo, Kate.
Going to the drive-in movie with Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mercy the pig is thrilled when he notices the smell of real butter on popcorn wafting in the air and so ventures off on a personal mission to get some of the tasty treat when the convertible top is dropped!
My Father's Dragon
By: Gannett, Ruth Stiles.
A little boy tells about his father's adventures on an island where the animals are endowed with human traits.
Number One Kid
By: Giff, Patricia Reilly.
Fearing he will not fit in at the Afternoon Center because of what he perceives to be his lack of talent, newcomer Mitchell McCabe wears his "I'm Number One" t-shirt in the hope of finding inspiration and anticipates being the only kid who will not win a prize on Prize Day.
Princess Posey and the Next-door Dog
By: Greene, Stephanie.
Donning a tutu whenever she needs to feel brave, Posey struggles through a school assignment about a neighbor's dog while hiding the truth about her fear of dogs, a challenge she suspects will not be helped by her tutu.
Ms. Leakey is Freaky!
By: Gutman, Dan.
The weirdness never stops! Oh no! Kids are getting too unhealthy, so Ella Mentry School has hired a health teacher to help the kids eat right and exercise. Ms. Leakey is a real health nut. She makes a punching bag filled with junk food! She designs a robot that smokes and drinks! She opens up a fast food restaurant that sells broccoli burgers! She puts sunscreen on her car!
Science Fair Flop
By: Klein, Abby.
Freddy sets up an experiment for his science fair project, but after his mother accidentally throws it away, he has to come up with a solution that will save the day.
Horrible Harry on the Ropes
By: Kline, Suzy.
A special Valentine's Day card helps third-grader Harry overcome his fear of climbing the rope in gym class.
The Silver Horse Switch
By: Lester, Alison.
In a rural Australian town, best friends Bonnie and Sam, who share a mutual love of horses, watch in amazement as a farm horse and a wild horse, identical in appearance, trade places.
Akimbo and the Baboons
By: McCall Smith, Alexander, 1948-
Akimbo and his cousin Kosi accompany a scientist into the African bush to study the behavior of a troop of baboons.
Stephanie the Starfish Fairy
By: Meadows, Daisy.
After the shell that Shannon the ocean fairy plays to protect the sea creatures is shattered, Kirsty Tate and Rachel Walker must help Stephanie the starfish fairy recover the fifth piece of the shard being protected by her companion, Spike.
By: Miles, Ellen.
When Liz meets a mischievous young pug named Pugsley while working at her aunt's day care center for dogs, she steps in to train Pugsley so that he can get a good owner.
Owl Tree
By: Montgomery, R. A.
During a hike through the nearby woods, the reader stumbles upon a mysterious tree inhabited by magical, talking owls, in a multiple-plot fantasy adventure.
Abe Lincoln at Last!
By: Osborne, Mary Pope.
Magic Tree House companions Jack and Annie embark on a two-part adventure to help the 16th president, traveling through time twice to come to Lincoln's aid, first as a young boy and then again during his presidency.
Junie B., First Grader : dumb bunny
By: Park, Barbara.
During Lucille's Easter Egg Hunt at her big fancy mansion, Junie B. wreaks hilarious havoc when she gets stuck wearing a dumb bunny suit instead of hunting for eggs, but the day is not a total bust due to an eggstraspecial surprise.
Nate the Great and the Phony Clue
By: Sharmat, Marjorie Weinman.
In spite of a phony clue and trouble from a fierce cat, Nate the Great is able to use his skills of detection to find the remaining parts of an incomplete message left mysteriously on his doorstep.
Catching the Velociraptor
By: Stone, Rex.
Tom and Jamie find themselves chasing a velociraptor into Dino World after it steals the Fossil Finder.
See you Later, Gladiator
By: Scieszka, Jon.
Joe, Fred, and Sam demonstrate some of their favorite professional wrestling moves, including the "Time Warp Trio Blind Ninja Smackdown," when they're transported to ancient Rome and forced to fight as gladiators in the Colosseum.
The Little League Team from the Black Lagoon
By: Thaler, Mike, 1936-
With everyone excited about baseball tryouts, Hubie hopes that practice and a new mitten nicknamed Grabber will help him make the team.
The Ball Hogs
By: Wallace, Rich.
Nine-year-old Ben, a natural athlete and member of the Bobcats co-ed soccer team, wants to overcome his inexperience and prove himself on the field, but his obnoxious teammate, Mark, keeps hogging the ball.


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Guiyang Court Holds Press Conference On Bo Xilai Case
A woman walks outside Guiyang Intermediate People's Court before a... NachrichtenfotoBo Xilai,Erwachsene Person,Frauen,Früherer,Gehen,Gerechtigkeit,Gerichtsgebäude,Guiyang,Horizontal,Justizwesen,Politik,Pressekonferenz,VerbrechenPhotographer Feng LiCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesGUIYANG, CHINA - JANUARY 28: A woman walks outside Guiyang Intermediate People's Court before a press conference on former Chinese leader Bo Xilai's case on January 28, 2013 in Guiyang, China. 'It is fake information. The trial of Bo Xilai will not open in Guiyang today', Vice-president of Guiyang Intermediate People's Court Jiang Hao said. The trial of Bo Xilai is expected to open after the 'two sessions' in March, China's official newspaper Global Times reports on Monday. (Photo by Feng Li/Getty Images)


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New York's Animal Medical Center Provides Advanced Treatments For Pets
Veterinarian Josh Steinhouse retrieves surgical instruments while... News PhotoAnimal,Dog,Healthcare And Medicine,Horizontal,Human Interest,New York City,Surgical Equipment,USA,VetPhotographer John MooreCollection: Getty Images News 2012 Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: Veterinarian Josh Steinhouse retrieves surgical instruments while operating on a dog at the Animal Medical Center on December 12, 2012 in New York City. A team of veterinary specialists removed bladder stones from the pet during the surgical prodedure in the hospital's $3.5 million hybrid operating suite, the only one of its kind in the United States. The non-profit Animal Medical Center, established in 1910, has 80 veterinarians in 17 specialty services that treat up to 40,000 animal visits annually. Clients bring in their pets from around the country and world to the teaching hospital on Manhattan's Upper East Side for specialized high tech treatment. The American Pet Products Association estimates that Americans would spend more than $50 billion on their pets in 2012, $14 billion of that in veterinary care alone. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)


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Matariki Network of Universities
Queen's is one of the seven founding members of the Matariki Network of Universities (MNU), whose official launch took place in May 2010. The name "Matariki" is from the Māori language, in which Matariki is the name of the Pleiades star cluster, and signifies Spring and a new beginning.
The MNU is an international network of leading universities, which have a distinctive ethos and three primary common characteristics:
- Strong links between research and undergraduate teaching
- A rich learning environment, in which cultural and sporting activities, as well as social and community endeavours, feature alongside academic learning
- Strong commitment to social and global responsibility
The Matariki Network of Universities is restricted to a single representative per country and aspires to grow to a maximum of 12 members. The founding members are:
- Australia: University of Western Australia, Perth
- Germany: Tubingen University
- Sweden: Uppsala University
- USA: Dartmouth College, New Hampshire
- Canada: Queen's University, Kingston
- New Zealand: University of Otago, Dunedin
- UK: Durham University
Queen's participation in the MNU builds on the University's longstanding partnerships and agreements with Uppsala University (1993), the University of Western Australia (1994), and the University of Otago (2002), and more recent collaborations with Durham University (2011) and Tübingen University (2012).


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Abraham Lincoln
The historical information of the building, located at 604 H Street... News PhotoAbraham Lincoln,Assassination,Assassination of Abraham Lincoln,Geographical Locations,History,Horizontal,Human Sciences,Science and Technology,USA,Washington DCPhotographer THOMAS CHENGCollection: AFP 2012 AFPThe historical information of the building, located at 604 H Street in Washington DC, is seen on June 6, 2012, was connected to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre, five blocks from the site. During the Civil War, this modest brick house was occupied by a Maryland-born widow, Mary Surratt, who was arrested, tried, and hanged with three others connected the plot. A report by the first doctor to attend to Lincoln, Dr. Charles Leale, lost for the past 147 years, was discovered in late May 2012 at the National Archives in Washington, DC, according to US media reports. Lincoln was shot on the night of April 14, 1865 by Confederate sympathizer John Wilkes Booth during a performance of 'Our American Cousin' at Ford's Theater in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO/THOMAS CHENG (Photo credit should read THOMAS CHENG/AFP/GettyImages)


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Kanye West writes lullaby for Blue Ivy
Rapper Kanye West has written a lullaby for Jay Z and Beyonce Knowles' daughter Blue Ivy.
The "Bound 2" hitmaker presented the track to Blue Ivy on her second birthday Tuesday, as he wanted to do "something personal" for his rap star friend's child.
"Kanye wanted to do something personal for his best friend's baby. So he decided he would write and record a lullaby especially for her. It won't be released, it's just for Blue. He hopes it'll help send her off to sleep at night," contactmusic.com quoted a source as saying.
West too has a seven-month-old daughter North, who is nicknamed Nori, with his fiance and reality star Kim Kardashian
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - Sunday, February 23, 2014
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Described by Time magazine as "the number one Broadway musical of the year," this show is a stunning revival of a Gershwin masterpiece brought to the stage for the first time in more than 35 years. The story is set in Charleston's fabled Catfish Row, where the beautiful Bess struggles to break free from her scandalous past, and the only one who can rescue her is the courageous Porgy. (215) 893-1999
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Chuck Hagel Hosts John Kerry For Working Lunch At Pentagon
Secretary of State John Kerry and U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck... News PhotoArlington - Virginia,Chuck Hagel,County Kerry,Discussion,Gift,Government,Horizontal,International Landmark,John Kerry,Meeting,Office,Politics,Secretary Of State,The Pentagon,USAPhotographer Win McNameeCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesARLINGTON, VA - MAY 06: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (R) and U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel (L) discuss a gift Hagel gave to Kerry prior to a meeting in Hagel's office at the Pentagon May 6, 2013 in Arlington, Virginia. The print, a copy of a painting titled, 'Showing the Flag in Ca Mau (PT-71)', depicts a scene of a Naval Patrol Craft Boat of the type that Kerry commanded during the war in Vietnam. Kerry and Hagel met for a working lunch to discuss a range of national security issues. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)


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People are Manado's best asset. Manadonese are extroverts, warm and happy-go-lucky, drawing visitors naturally into the big family circle. Aptly, the city's slogan is "Torang Samua Basudara", meaning:" we are all one family". No one here is allowed to feel lonely.
Manado is the largest, most-northerly city in Indonesia, capital of the province of North Sulawesi. It is better known for its breathtaking underwater life at Bunaken, an island that directly faces this city. But Manado has much more to offer, and you will miss much if you do not explore this part of the Indonesian archipelago. For Manado spells fantastic diving, adventures through the wild and cultural heritage attractions.
Located on a long promontory, Manado is backed by a number of active volcanoes, while facing the open sea. Its wide Pierre Tendean Boulevard bordering the water edge is lined with top class hotels and restaurants serving typical Manado cuisine. Having recently hosted the World Ocean Conference, Manado is fast growing into a favourite venue for international meetings and conventions.
From the Boulevard you can see the perfectly cone-shaped mountain of Manado Tua, which, together with the islands of Bunaken, Mantehage, Siladen and Nain form the Bunaken-Manado Tua National Park, world famous among divers for its steep walls and fantastic underwater life. A deep trench separates this National Park from the city, preventing pollution of the park. Regular ferries take visitors to Bunaken.
Behind Manado are a number of active volcanoes called Lokon, Soputan, and Dua Saudara whose lush green tropical terrain are ideal for trekking, eco-tours, bird watching and white water rafting. The Tangkoko National Park is habitat to the world's smallest monkeys called tarsiers, cute little animals with saucer-large eyes. And all around you will see coconut trees and plantations. For, the region of Minahasa is also known as the land of the waving coconut trees or" Nyiur melambai".
The majority population being Christians and Catholics, you will find Manado dotted with churches. Christmas is a particular good time to visit when the city and the surrounding hills come alight with Christmas decorations. A huge statue of Jesus Christ rises above the city, blessing its inhabitants.
There is also a sizable Chinese population here, so that Chinese New Year and Cap Goh Meh festivities are held in grand scale, especially around Chinatown and the Ban Hin Kiong Temple.
Manado's cuisine is particularly tasty. Try the rice porridge, called Bubur Manado, and the fresh seafood served with cut green tomatoes and special chili sauce. Many of Manado's cuisine are cooked in bamboo tubes, then baked over an open fire, giving it that particular zesty taste. Do not miss "klappertaart", a special cake filled with large slivers of fresh young coconut.
To view some of the finest images of Kalasey beach, at the outskirts of Manado, visit oru photo essay: The Deep Water Paradise of Kalasey Seas off Manado


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On Aug. 31, the National Debt hit the $16 trillion mark. I've often remarked that if people really understood numbers, they would never allow the government to amass such a debt. But hey, it's just a number, right?
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But I really really don't have enough space in this column to insert enough reallys to make my point. Let's just say it really really is really really darn big.
The problem with big numbers is that our brains simply aren't wired to comprehend them. Really.
For example, in the night sky you'll see lots of stars (in New Mexico that is — don't try this in New Jersey). There's something like 8,000 stars visible to the naked eye.
But there are 200 billion stars in the Milky Way galaxy alone. That number dwarfs the 8,000 we see at night.
And 16 trillion? Well, you would need 90 Milky Way galaxies to have 16 trillion stars.
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When sleet-soaked fingers give you a preview of rigor mortis, it's time to seek shelter. But now you can stay on the water while your hands thaw out in their own, portable warming hut. Our new Waterproof Hand Warmer is worn around the torso and positioned for maximum comfort. The 4-layer, waterproof/breathable NanoSphere DWR wader-fabric shell sheds weather while the PrimaLoft Sport insulation provides luxurious warmth. The ideal solution to keep you fishing right through winter.
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