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The Perfect Book for Any Young Adventurer – How To Go Anywhere (And Not Get Lost)

Imagine bobbing around house-sized waves 3 miles off the coast of Maui on nothing but an 11-foot paddle board and no land in sight. This exact situation inspired world traveler and journalist HANS ASCHIM to write HOW TO GO ANYWHERE (AND NOT GET LOST): A GUIDE TO NAVIGATION FOR YOUNG ADVENTURERS (Ages 9-12/Grades 3-7).

In his debut book, not only does Aschim tell the story of navigation while offering practical tips and tricks for budding explorers, but he also invites young adventurers to power down technology and encourages them to go outside. Aschim joined Gino and The Magic Morning Show earlier today. Listen to the interview below!

 

With an appropriate mix of history, science, and geography, accompanied by vibrant illustrations, photos, and informational sidebars, How to Go Anywhere teaches explorers-to-be about the tools and techniques navigators from all over the world have developed and relied upon for millennia.

Aschim explains navigation’s vital connection to human history by taking young readers on an unforgettable journey, from the earliest human migrations in Africa, to Polynesian “wayfinders” who used the stars and swells to navigate, to ancient Egypt’s invention of the sun dial, to modern-day radar and GPS technology.

The chapters are also accompanied by fun, interactive make-it-yourself activities to help readers understand the science behind navigation, such as:

  • Stick chart: A map of currents, islands, and reefs that can only be read by the creator, just like the ones used by Polynesians for centuries
  • Star clock: A simple tool made of just a paper plate and a pen that lets the user tell time by looking at the stars.
  • Chip log: A tool that sailors use to count their speed in knots
  • Pace count beads: A string of beads for measuring distance walked, used by everyone from outdoor adventurers to Army rangers
  • Sextant: A device to measure the angle between celestial objects, commonly used for navigation in the early 1700s

About the author:

HANS ASCHIM is a writer and world traveler. His assignments have taken him around the world on a range of adventures—from trekking in the Arctic Circle to surfing in the Maldives. He lives in New York City with his wife and dog Goji. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating with honors in unofficial record time. He spent a semester at the University of Cape Town engaging in field research before earning a Master of Science from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Since 2012 he has lived in New York City, working for various media organizations and creative agencies. When he’s not writing or traveling the world in pursuit of a story, you can find him at Rockaway Beach or wandering the Catskill Mountains. Learn more about Hans Aschim at www.hansaschim.com.

HOW TO GO ANYWHERE (AND NOT GET LOST): A GUIDE TO NAVIGATION FOR YOUNG ADVENTURERS is available wherever books are sold!

 

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Feel Good Story of the Week: A School Finds Student Lost Wallet After 70 Years

A Virginia school is returning a lost wallet after nearly 70 years. A contractor working on the renovation project at Poquoson Middle School was going through the rubble of the building’s demolished gym when he found a wallet in some duct work. The wallet’s contents included 85 cents, some Santa Claus stamps from 1951, a 1951 calendar and a pair of photos. The school was able to identify the owner as 85-year-old Ester French, who moved to Connecticut in 1957. School officials were able to contact French through a relative who still lives in the area, and the woman said she remembered losing her wallet during the 1951-52 school year.

For the FULL story click here.

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Box Office Recap – 03/29/2021

Action film Nobody, starring Bob Odenkirk, has dominated the box office with a $6.7 million opening. Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon, starring Kelly Marie Tran, came in second with $3.5 million, followed by Tom & Jerry, with $2.5 million.

CHECK IT OUT:

Read the Full Story: https://bit.ly/3u56O1A

Top 10 at the Box Office:

  1. Nobody, $6.7M
  2. Raya and the Last Dragon, $3.5M
  3. Tom & Jerry, $3.5M
  4. Chaos Walking, $1.18M
  5. The Courier, $1.04M
  6. The Croods, A New Age: $540K
  7. The Marksman $375K
  8. Boogie, $340K
  9. Minari, $275K
  10. Wonder Woman 1984, $245K
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Settlers Green is Adding 5 NEW Tenants including an Arcade!

Settlers Green is adding five new tenants including an arcade for Summer 2021.

It is also expanding Stonewall Kitchen and Kitchen Store Outlet and welcoming back local favorites Cheese Louise and Trails End Ice Cream to the food kiosks in the Courtyard.

Ryan Family Amusements will be opening an arcade next to Old Navy that will include a game room with skill, prize and video games. Ryan’s can host birthday parties, private parties and fundraising events.

There will be a new candy shop, Sweetz & More, set to open in early May next to Under Armour.

For the adults, new alcohol retailer Beer & Wine Nation offers a unique list of microbrews including singles and bombers, four-packs, and six-packs, along with a curated collection of popular wines. Beer & Wine Nation is set to open in June next to White Mountain Cupcakery at Suite D54.

Also en route is Pepper Palace is a family-owned business that started in 1989 in Wisconsin and has grown to over 100 retail locations in the US and Canada. Award-winning products include hot sauce, dry rubs, and salsa.

Beyond new stores, several expansions and construction projects are underway.

“Kitchen Store Outlet has doubled its size since its initial opening last September,” Settlers Green’s Laura Lemieux said. “There is high-demand for home goods and kitchen products in today’s market and this store has a lot to offer.”

There is also a flurry of construction activity taking place as OVP Management Inc. prepares to make way for Market Basket. Site work is expected to begin by summer at Settlers Green Streetside. On Route 16 across from Settlers Crossing, construction of a new building that will include Chipotle Mexican Grill in on track and expected to be complete by August.

OVP Management, Inc., a Newton, Massachusetts based real estate development company that has developed over 500,000 square feet of commercial properties in North Conway. Settlers Green is also the home of the Mt. Washington Radio Group.

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Full Moon Readings with Psychic Medium Sara Moore – March 26th, 2021

Full Moon Readings with Psychic Medium Sara Moore returned this morning!

Sara joined Gino and The Magic Morning Show and answered our listeners questions to celebrate Sunday night’s full moon.

Sara Moore visits us around every full moon and gives FREE Mini Readings via our text line at 913-356-9145.

In addition to being a Psychic Medium for people, she is also one for pets as well. Click below to listen to Sara Moore do her thing with our listeners!

 

To learn more about Sara go to ENLIGHTENEDHORIZONS.COM

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Magic Madness 2021 – Vote for Your Final 4!

March Madness is BACK for the NCAA and in their honor, Magic 104 thought it’d be fun to once again make our own tournament!

Welcome to Magic Madness 2021 – Where we will find out, ONCE AND FOR ALL… Who is the Mount Washington Valley’s FAVORITE Magic 104 Artist…

64 Artists to choose from…and all YOU have to do is VOTE!

Here’s how it will play out…

The Elite have been named and they are squaring off in the Head to Head Matches below.

Vote for your favorite via our Facebook Page!

The Final 4 will be announced Monday, March 29th at 8:10am.

(Click the Bracket to Enlarge)

TIMELINE:

Elite 8 VOTING: March 26th- March 28th

(Final Four Will Be Announced March 29th)

Final 4 VOTING: March 29th – March 31st

(Top 2 Will Be Announced April 1st)

Top 2 VOTING: April 1st – April 4th

(MWV’s Favorite Magic 104 Artist Will Be Announced April 5th)

The Winner will be announced during the Magic Morning Show on Monday, April 5th and that Artist will have a Showcase. 

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Mountain Meister Recap – Week 10 – 03/25/2021

The 2021 Season of Mountain Meisters is all wrapped up at Cranmore and Kevin Hamlin joined Gino on The Magic Morning Show one last time to give us the final recap.

Kevin told us that this week’s participation was just under 300 racers and they earned over $1600 for Jen’s Friends Cancer Foundation.

Kevin named John Gehrig as the White Mountain Stove Shop‘s “FIRED UP Meister” of the week for his efforts in the “Unlimited Runs” for Jen’s Friends. Listen to the segment below!

Congratulations to the Cranmore Mountain Meisters on their conclusion of the 50th Anniversary Season!

For more information about Mountain Meisters go to Cranmore.com and Follow them on Facebook!

 

 
 
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