Camping overnight on parade route a matter of coming prepared (Pasadena Star-News)

PASADENA – Six thick blankets, sleeping bags, two propane heaters, multiple sweaters, games and snacks – the Vargas family was ready. Arriving well prepared to brave chilly overnight temperatures in the mid-40s, the family was among the first Thursday afternoon to stake out a prime viewing spot on Colorado Boulevard for Friday’s 121st Tournament of Roses Parade.| With Gallery

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Camping overnight on parade route a matter of coming prepared (Pasadena Star-News)

Nelson Bays: New Years Offending (Scoop.co.nz)

Nelson Bays Police were kept very busy over the last 24 hours with a large influx of young persons camping and partying at the Maitai and Kaiteriteri motor camps as well as dealing with a number of serious offences.

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Nelson Bays: New Years Offending (Scoop.co.nz)

Everyone’s happy as bright sparks cash in (The New Zealand Herald)

An enterprising couple have plugged a gap in the summer holiday business market.Dan and Ayleth Barr have had hundreds of campers stop by their Gisborne property – one block from the city’s coastal camping area – to recharge their…

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Everyone’s happy as bright sparks cash in (The New Zealand Herald)

2010 Sports Calendar (AP via Yahoo! Sports)

JANUARY 1 — Ice Hockey, NHL Winter Classic: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Boston Bruins at Fenway Park

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2010 Sports Calendar (AP via Yahoo! Sports)

Ford Transit Connect finally comes to US (AP via Yahoo! News)

The new Ford Transit Connect has a strange name, a compact European delivery van appearance and a ceiling that’s so tall, someone sitting in the driver’s seat might only reach it with fingertips.

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Ford Transit Connect finally comes to US (AP via Yahoo! News)

Blanket coverage of revelry (The Australian)

EARLYBIRDS picked up the best seats for Sydney Harbour’s fireworks, with some even camping overnight

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Colorado State Parks to raise some fees Jan. 1 (Summit Daily News)

DENVER – Fees at Colorado state parks for camping, reservations and boat registrations will increase Friday.

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Colorado State Parks to raise some fees Jan. 1 (Summit Daily News)

Ask Eric Sharp (Detroit Free Press)

Last summer we went camping in Wyoming. It was a lot colder up on the mountains than on the plains

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Ask Eric Sharp (Detroit Free Press)

Girl Scouts donate to nursing home (The Township Journal)

Representatives from the Byram Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey took over 30 lap blankets and dozens of homemade recycled Christmas and holiday cards to the Andover Nursing Home. They sang Christmas Carols and winter songs for the residents while giving out the blankets and cards

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Freedom camping making a revival in Gisborne (NZCity)

31 December 2009 Gisborne District Council says it is doing all it can to entice freedom campers to the area.

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Freedom camping making a revival in Gisborne (NZCity)

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