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8A – Daily News – Saturday, July 24, 2010 Let’s Jam(boree)! — 2010 National Scout Jamboree Be there from anywhere 10 days in Scouting Paradise The 2010 National Scout Jamboree—July 26 through Aug. 4—will see an estimated 43,000 Scouts, leaders and staff from the U.S. and abroad converge at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., to actively pay tribute to Scouting’s centennial. The Jamboree’s much-anticipated pro- grams will reflect the skills of Scouting—physi- cal fitness, environmen- tal conservation, and respect for both the U.S. national heritage and the true spirit of Scouting. Featured activities include rappelling, kayaking, rafting, sailing, trap shooting, archery, buckskin games (with 19th century activities like tomahawk throwing), and other confidence- building endeavors. There also will be a merit badge midway, a tribute to arts and sciences, a recreation of Sir Robert Baden-Powell’s original United Kingdom-based Scout camp on Brownsea Island, a CorporateMagic Inc.— the Dallas-based pro- duction company hired to help unveil Cowboys Sta- dium and currently work- ing on Super Bowl XLV show—the Jamboree shows will be "spectacu- lar." It all begins at dawn on July 26, when Scouts carrying tents and gear will populate Fort A.P. Hill—a 76,000-acre facili- ty on 3,000 acres of land in the rolling hills of Vir- ginia near Washington, D.C. By dusk, the land- scape will be trans- formed into a bustling city of 18,000 tents (for housing and programs) and 3,600 patrol kitchens. MNG file photos Some 43,000 Scouts, leaders and staff from around the globe will celebrate Scouting’s centennial during the 2010 National Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill,Va. Native American Indian village, and more. Wrap- ping up the festivities will be a live Webcast of the final arena show that is expected to feature headline musical acts, fireworks and more (see "A Shining Light"). According to Jim Kirk of Amid the thousands of colorful tents in "Jam- boree City" will be such support services as bus systems, telephone and Internet access areas, first-aid stations, a hospi- tal, police and fire departments, post offices, food warehous- es, a daily newspaper, and retail outlets like trading posts and con- cession stands. This will be the Jam- boree’s 17th annual event. In 2005, when the 16th event took place at Fort A.P. Hill, there were For the first time in history, anyone with Internet access can virtually join the Jamboree celebration. At 8 p.m.EST on July 31, "A Shining Light Across Amer- ica" will broadcast the Centennial Celebration Show, an arena stage event, from the 100th Anniversary National Scout Jamboree in Fort AP Hill, Va., to com- munities across the country via Webcast and satellite transmission. As part of the event, local council, district, unit, and other Scouting groups across America will gather in venues large and small—whether a camp, communi- ty center, sports stadium, or New York City’s Times Square—to host their own local activities leading up to the "Shining Light" broadcast. And several of these locations will be given the opportunity to broadcast their own "Shining Light" celebrations back to the tens of thousands attending the main event in Virginia. More than 1 million people are expected to watch the broadcast. Go to scouting.org/100years to watch the show, or contact your local BSA council [opportunity for local customization] to find out if there is a viewing event near you. 31,700 youth in atten- dance alongside more than 7,000 adult volun- teers. There also were representatives from 26 countries. The first BSA Nation- al Jamboree is famous for having been sched- uled to take place in Washington, D.C., in 1935 (Scouting’s 25th anniversary). Unfortu- nately the festivities had to be canceled due to a polio outbreak in Wash- ington. Two years later, when the event was finally held under the Washington Monument, some 27,232 scouts from all 48 U.S. states brought the wood that was used in for the campfire. Since 1937, more than 654,000 Scouts and leaders have shared the Jamboree experience. For more details, visit the Jamboree Web site at bsajamboree.org. Scout survival quiz — How prepared are you? Answers 1. If you get caught in water and need a floatation device,what can you use? a) Pants b) Shorts c) A shirt d) None of the above e) All of the above 2) What clouds can predict an approac hing storm? a) White, fluffy cumulous clouds b) Clouds that look like fish scales, or a "mackerel sky" c) High feathery cirrus clouds d) None of the above 3) What is an identifying mark- er of a venomous snake? a) Triangular heads with pits on each side in front of their eyes b) Black snouts c) Red and yellow band markings separated by bands of black d) All of the above 4) How should you medically treat a bloody nose? ods d) All of the above 6) How long does it take for the sap of a poisonous plant to cause irritation to the skin? a) Irritation occurs immediately upon contact b) 5 to 10 minutes c) 10 to 20 minutes d) 30 minutes to an hour 7) What is a tripod lashing used for? a) Shelters a) Instruct the individual to blow their nose b) Pinch the nose firmly, but gen- tly c) With tissues, plug the nostrils to stop bleeding d) Hold a hot compress against the nose and surrounding area 5) What should you use to light a fire if you don’t have matches? a) A magnifying lens b) Flint-and-steel c) Fire by friction meth- b) Signal towers c) Rafts d) All of the above 8) What is a taut-line hitch used for? a) To start a lashing b) To hold your tent or dining fly in place c) To drag a log d) Tie around the waist to rescue someone 9) What are cravat bandages used for? a) To stop bleeding b) Securing splints c) Supporting sprained ankles d) All of the above 10) What is the best way to pro- tect your provisions from ani- mals? a) Keep it locked in a vehicle b) Create bear bags and hang them from the trees c) Bury them underground d) Zip them in plastic bags and keep the bags in your tent Based on the 12th Edition of the Boy Scout Handbook Congratulations Boy Scouts of America on your 100th Anniversary 50¢ OFF YOGURT PURCHASE with this ad. 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(Page 192) 2) The correct answer is (c), high feathery cirrus clouds can often indicate a storm is brewing. (Page 235) 3) The correct answer is (d), all of the above. Pit vipers can be identified by their triangular heads with pits on each side in front of their eyes. Coral snakes have black snouts and are marked with red and yellow bands, separated by bands of black. (Page 141) 4) The correct answer is (b).To treat nosebleeds, instruct the injured person to pinch his or her nose firmly, but gently, and apply pressure on the upper lip just below the nose.Hold a cold compress against the nose and surrounding area. After the bleeding stops, instruct the person not to irritate or blow the nose. (Page 138) 5) The correct answer is (d), all of the above. If you do not have matches you can use a magnifying lens, flint-and-steel or fire by friction methods. (Page 411) 6) The correct answer is (c).Poisonous plant sap must be on the skin for 10 to 20 minutes before causing problems. If you think you have touched a poisonous plant, begin first aid by washing the area immediately with soap and water. (Page 138) 7) The correct answer is (d), all of the above. Lashing can help build shelters, signal towers and rafts. (Page 399) 8) The correct answer is (b). A taut-line hitch is used to hold your tent or dining fly in place. (Page 385) 9) The correct answer is (d), all of the above. Cravat ban- dages are a great tool to help stop bleeding, secure splints and support sprained ankles. (Page 157) 10) The correct answer is (b). Place food, garbage, soap, sunscreen, and anything else with an odor into sealed bear bags and then hang them from trees to protect provisions from animals. (Page 309)