What happened to my System Preferences?

Hello
My husband somehow managed to remove System Preferences from the dock, and now I can't get it back! It doesn't show in finder or in Applications. I did see the Icon for it somewhere, but it was pixilated and clicking on it does nothing. 
Help!! 

I have exactly the same problem with my iMac 24" and I believe it is heat related.  As long as the computer is cool the bluetooth works great.  When it heats up in the afternoon (my office gets up to 75-80 sometimes), it begins to cease functioning.  Putting the computer to sleep and allowing it to cool down solves the problem, until it heats up again.  Cooling the top with a fan will also help.  This is definately not related to software. 

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