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Andrea Coombes' Ways and Means: Four reasons to consider a reverse mortgage when you retire
Financial tool can mitigate against retiring just as the stock market tumbles.
Microsoft, not Apple, hosted must-see tech event
A funny thing happened last week when Microsoft and Apple held dueling product events — Microsoft hosted the grabber.
Older adults more likely to be imprisoned, data show
Keith Humphreys is a psychiatry professor at Stanford University.
The U.S. imprisonment rate has been shrinking for six years, but the change has been uneven across generations. Despite criminal behavior typically peaking in young adulthood, the young rather than the old are driving the nation's ongoing de-incarceration.
(Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics)
Over the most recent decade of state prison data analyzed by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the inmate population aged even faster than the graying U.S. general population. The imprisonment rate for people ages 55 and older bucked the broader de-incarceration trend by jumping a startling 71 percent.
Adults younger than 30 in contrast were far less likely to be imprisoned in 2013 than was the case a decade ago. If the entire population had experienced the same change, states would be shuttering empty prisons coast to coast. This good news about young American adults is paralleled in other studies showing that they are far less likely to get arrested than were young adults of prior generations.
Multiple factors account for the rising proportion of older Americans in prison. First, ever the trendsetters, baby boomers are somewhat more criminally active in late life than were previous generations. Second, the many state-level reforms designed to reduce incarceration were implemented long after the "tough on crime" era in which many older inmates were given protracted sentences. Third, older convicted criminals by definition have had more time than younger ones to accrue long criminal records, which often leads judges to mete out longer sentences for a particular offense.
Because prisons are legally responsible for providing health care to inmates, the aging of the prison population could strain their budgets despite the decline in the imprisonment rate. On the other hand, elderly, severely ill inmates pose minimal risk to public safety and thus …read more
Asian shares mostly lower as FBI probe raises U.S. uncertainty
Asian stocks wobbled Monday as a revived FBI inquiry into U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's private email server sharpened uncertainty over the election.
Why US inmates launched a nationwide strike
Last month, on the 45th anniversary of the infamous Attica Prison uprising, tens of thousands of US inmates launched a nationwide protest that continues today, according to advocates who helped organize the effort.
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3 ways Halloween can frighten your finances
Festivities can damage your financial life if you're not careful.
Where Americans need the most help carving pumpkins
Pumpkin carvings of presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are on display at Chelsea Market in New York. (Timothy A. Clary/Agence France-Presse via Getty Images)
A little more than one-third of Americans told Gallup in 2006 that they "usually" celebrate Halloween by carving a pumpkin. And, if Google search data is to be believed, some of us have a more natural knack for making faces out of orange gourds than others.
Consider the map below. It plots the relative volume of searches for the phrase "how to carve a pumpkin" between 2004 and 2016.
That phrase is a pretty useful proxy for pumpkin-carving ineptitude: search it yourself, and you can see the top results include how-to's from the likes of Martha Stewart ("Tip: Prevent exposed areas of the pumpkin's flesh from turning brown by applying a film of Vaseline"), extremepumpkins.com ("I personally use power tools and extreme techniques, but many of the methods that I use to carve pumpkins apply to anyone"), and the New York Times ("An annual tradition like carving a jack-o'-lantern can become a mindful moment by cultivating what is known as beginner's mind").
In other words, people Googling "how to carve a pumpkin" need help with the basic mechanics of the task, like stabbing, cutting and the scooping-out of guts.
[How to maximize your sugar high this Halloween]
According to Google, the states most lacking in this fundamental knowledge are clustered mostly in the South — Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi all lead the nation in how-to pumpkin carving searches. North Dakota and Hawaii also stand out as places with a relatively high interest in pumpkin tutorials.
On the flip …read more
Did GM downplay debut of SUV to avoid Trump's wrath?
If you're wondering why you haven't read a review of the Buick Envision SUV yet, blame Donald Trump.
Deep Dive: AT&T, even without Time Warner, beats Verizon as a dividend stock
AT&T is being more aggressive than its rival by pushing harder into content creation, says Phil van Doorn.


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Yes, a Full Bikini + Beach Ensemble for $50
Consideration was provided by Target.
ALL HAIL TARGET'S SWIM COLLECTION. (Can I get an amen?) I can't remember a summer in the last decade that I haven't gotten a swimsuit from the world's greatest department store/heaven. I splurge on expensive/designer suits from time to time, but I still always find a perfect bikini from Target and they stand the test of time. This suit is still my favorite I own and I got it in 2012 so I've worn it approximately 2937492734897 times (give or take) and I wish they would re-release it so I could buy 18 more. HINT HINT, Target. This year I went in and had that familiar overwhelming feeling when I saw all the suits fresh and perfect on their racks before the ransacking happens (y'all know what the swim section can look like mid-July). But somehow through all the choices and anxiety, my deer-in-headlights gaze fixated upon a particular suit and it turned out to be The One. And then I spotted the perfect crocheted coverup to go over it. By this point, I was on blazing fire, so I picked up some flip-flops, and with the "buy one, get one half off" sale Target was running on swimwear, my grand total for this entire beach ensemble was $50 FTW.
AND THIS IS WHY WE TARGET. I love a good strapless suit and it doesn't hurt when it's a pushup. But this one also came with straps so you can wear it standard bra-style (read: wipe out in the ocean and not have a double nip slip). And I'm a big fan of black with tie-dye and neon accents. But the coverup is what I'm especially excited about. Coral is one of my favorite colors and there is nothing easier than throwing on a mesh dress to make a bikini acceptable to wear on the street/to happy hour/to church.
Once again Target, thanks for stepping up my summer and saving me money so I can spend it on beach vacays whilst wearing your clothes.
PS, don't wear your bikini to church. That was a joke.
Find your style @targetstyle.

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The INSIDER Summary:
- Margot Robbie looks unrecognizable in her Queen Elizabeth I getup.
- Robbie was seen on set for "Mary Queen of Scots."
- This isn't the first time the actress has been seen sporting a completely different look while on set.
- Robbie completely transformed into Tonya harding on the set of "I, Tonya."
Shove over, Charlize Theron's Aileen Wuornos! We've seen a lot of jarring drastic physical changes from film stars in our day, but nothing could have prepared us for the UNBELIEVABLE metamorphosis that Margot Robbie made for the upcoming film "Mary Queen of Scots."
The 27-year-old, who is taking on the role of Mary, Queen of Scot's cousin Queen Elizabeth I for the project, was snapped by a pap in a getup that had our jaws on the floor.
—Rawan (@rawan) August 21, 2017
The beauty's signature blond hair and flawless makeup was nowhere to be found. Instead, Robbie sports a bare-faced complexion and fiery red curls that the Virgin Queen, who ruled England and Ireland from 1558 to 1603 as the last monarch from the House of Tudor, was known for. In the pic, Robbie also appeared to be wearing a prosthetic nose.
The film will be based on the John Guy biography "My Heart Is My Own: The Life of Mary Queen of Scots" and follows the young one-time Queen of France (played by Saoirse Ronan)'s fight for her throne under Elizabeth's rule.
Though the flick promises plenty of historical drama between the two young rulers, we'd watch it just for Robbie — the talented actress seriously committed to her role.
—Jarett Wieselman (@JarettSays) January 16, 2017
The Aussie star was sported donning a *totally* different style back in January too, for her role as Tonya Harding on the set of "I, Tonya," and of course, she rocked the hell out of her costume for the part of the disturbed Harley Quinn in "Suicide Squad."


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Our 4/5/6 teachers believe in creating positive relationships with our families. We believe that you are, and always will be, your child's first and most influential teacher. Our goal is to work together with you in a partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes for your child.
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Act 5: Bridge
There should be extra medkits available in the safehouse so be sure to heal up and grab an extra kit.
The bridge finale[edit]
The so-called "bridge finale" is one of the toughest trials you'll face in Left 4 Dead 2. In addition to the swarms of infected, special infected, and a tank or two thrown in at the end, you'll also face a perilous trek across a battered bridge.
If you fall off the edge or into a hole, your teammates must help you up or you'll eventually fall and die. This area truly requires you to stick together to survive. That said, if you see a straggler getting pummeled by a Tank, don't be afraid to move on!
Grab an Adrenaline Shot in the safe room if you can, and get a melee weapon and an automatic rifle (or shotgun... but we prefer the rifles!). To initiate the escape sequence, you need to call for help using a radio on a dead body, then hit a button on the right side of the bridge.
When you start out, stick to the right side of the bridge shoving and shooting zombies. Climb the ladder on the tanker truck that you come to, also on the right side, and hop across the truck tops. Cross the gap in the bridge to the left using the truck tops.
When you see the ramp leading up to the upper level, take it and grab the Adrenaline Shot on the left at the top if you need it.
Drop down on to the trucks on the right side. A Tank will soon appear ahead. You can use the adrenaline to race past the Tank -- ditching your team at this point is your choice, and a good idea if you are playing with computer-controlled teammates.
Your goal is a ladder on another tanker on the left side. Climbing this will allow you access the broken portion of the bridge above. This is the final stretch.
Toss a Pipe or Bile Bomb far ahead, if you have one, to attract a large group of zombies heading your way at the end of the bridge. Exit the bridge to the right and weave through the series of gates to get to the helicopter on the water.
You may have lost your team by this point -- although they may not be dead. Thus, you may need to defend yourself until the helicopter somewhat arbitrarily decides to leave. When the helicopter takes off, the episode ends.


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The question of increasing the Colloquium Membership Fees was discussed and it was again decided that no immediate increase should be made.
The Committee approved of the action of the retiring Chairman and Secretary in allowing the average daily charge for accommodation at Reading to slightly exceed £1 a day and moved that the Minute in question be amended to read as follows;
"There shall be a single inclusive fee covering all charges."
The Committee resolved that an account be opened in the name of the British Mathematical Colloquium at the Queen Street Branch of Lloyds Bank Ltd. in Cardiff.
The Committee expressed their warmest thanks to the retiring Chairman and Secretary.


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New Video: Mary J. Blige 'A Night To Remember'
Mary J. Blige is bringing on the fun and fab times. In her vibrant new Think Like A Man Too-themed video, the songstress prepares for "A Night To Remember." As she belts along in her cover of Shalamar's '80s hit, she raids her closet looking for the perfect ensemble alongside celeb stylist June Ambrose. Get ready for the new movie, out June 17, up top.


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DNA: Tracing The Musical Genes Of "Beauty Behind the Madness"
Behind the Madness is The Weeknd's first fully fleshed-out pop record, a concerted push to finally top the pop charts (and it's working). A New York Times article published late last month ended with an anecdote about Abel Tesfaye meeting one of his heroes for the first time, a "still spry enough for the club" Quincy Jones (aged 82), at a Vegas nightclub. Jones gave Tesfaye one of the greatest compliments a musician can ever receive. "Yeah, I used to make music like that," Jones told Tesfaye. "Sounds good."
The Michael Jackson comparisons have been around for years, and they're intensifying. However, there's much more to the Weeknd than being compared to the greatest performer of all time. We've crawled some of the more hidden references in his album, tracing the grooves of history to help you better understand some of the musical DNA woven throughout his lush (and only halfway lurking this time around) new LP, Beauty Behind the Madness.
Barry Manilow, "Copacabana," 1978
In Beauty Behind the Madness, The Weeknd shares a dark narrative called "In the Night." It's about a young woman and the hardships that beset her, which she has to relive over and over again as she attempts to dance it off in the night. Driving to the recording studio, Abel Tesfaye likes to entwine his head in some classics like the on-wax narrative of Barry Manilow's jaunty disco track "Copacabana." This tells the story of a Copacabana showgirl, Lola, her lover, a bartender named Tony, and a mobster named Rico, who after a long night eyeing Lola in the club, oversteps his boundaries. This leads to a brawl, resulting in the death of Tony.
Lola, devastated, never recovers. Thirty years later she still occupies the same space, dressed in the same refinery as she did before that fateful night.
Michael Jackson, "Billie Jean," 1982
In the New York Times article published last month, there's an anecdote about The Weeknd playing "In the Night" for Ron Perry, president of Songs Music Publishing (which handles The Weeknd's publishing). Perry, feeling the groove and in raptures after a first-listen, exclaimed: "It's Billie Jean'! It's Billie [loving] Jean!"
The pre-chorus for "Real Life," the opening track off Beauty Behind the Madness, is also evocative of the bridge on "Billie Jean." Both tracks reference maternal advice that relates to their son's behavior, warning them of the dangers of the path they're treading. For Jackson, it goes "Mother always told me be careful who you love/ And be careful of what you do cause the lies become the truth." Tesfaye's mom comes down a little harder on her son: "Mama called me destructive/ Said it'd ruin me one day/Cause every woman that loved me/ I seemed to push them away."
The Hills Have Eyes, 1977
In the chorus for the lead single off Beauty Behind the Madness Tesfaye sings, "The Hills have eyes, the hills have eyes…" It's a double entendre not just for the Hollywood Hills where he's been living out his debauched existence for the last three or four years, but the 1977 horror classicThe Hills Have Eyes. It tells the story of a naive vacationing family who run into a bunch of feral inbreds in the middle of the desert, directed by Wes Craven (RIP, who later went on to make Scream).Image: Wikimedia
Vangelis, "Chariots Of Fire," 1981
In its review of "I Can't Feel My Face," Pitchfork wrote that the song "could have come from an alternate-dimension Thriller, produced by New Age composer Vangelis instead of Quincy Jones." Who the hell is Vangelis? Vangelis, as it turns out is the lion-haired composer of the majestic "Chariots of Fire." As it happens, that annoying-as-hell tune was once at the top of the Billboard 100–in May, 1982. He made up for it by scoring Blade Runner.
Sabhattin Ali, 1974
The credits for "Often" list the name "Sabhattin Ali." Ali was a Turkish poet whose lyrics were sung in this 1974 single by Turkish singer Nükhet Duru (which was thus sampled by the Weeknd).
Sabhattin spent time in and out of prison because of his poems, and, it's suspected, was eventually murdered by his own government in an attempt to silence him.
Soul Dog, "Can't Stop Loving You," 1976
The Kanye West assisted production on "Tell Your Friends" samples Carl Marshall's and the Soul Dog's "Can't Stop Loving You," a track that's been spliced before by West's mentor No I.D. for Common's "Hungry," off the throwback One Day It'll All Make Sense album, and on plenty of other notable hip hop tracks. In the 1970s, Carl Marshall was a regular on the Southern Soul music circuit and is relevant there even to this day. Marshall's bejeweled outfits and love-struck gaze doesn't exactly line up with the image Tesfaye portrays but there's no denying the weightiness of both their heart's bearing, whether it's love or the forlornness replacing it.


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It's been a while since I wrote anything here. Starting a new job and the holiday season put paid to efforts temporarily. Fortunately, starting a new job means interesting new surroundings and people to be inspired by. Which is good. So, I've started at Saatchi and Saatchi and one such source of inspiring thoughts is a weekly account management 'workout'. We've had talks from interesting brands like Google through to social media experts and it was whilst listening to the latter chatting away about a particular participatory campaign that I asked myself a question… Is advertising losing it's relevance?
I'm not talking in the traditional sense of does advertising per se hold interest to the average man in the street. We know it still does as, whether it be gorillas, meerkats or karaoke, advertising campaigns retain the ability to permeate popular culture. What I'm more interested in is how far removed from the product being advertised, agencies are now willing to go to achieve business objectives that didn't exist 10 years ago – principally around participation and interaction. The reality is that in low interest categories – it can be easy to think that people aren't really interested in detergent or sausages or wood varnish, so to get them involved in participatory mediums, we need to find out what they really are interested in and use this as a hook to show that we understand their wants and desires.
For me, this creates a problem though whereby it becomes incredibly easy to lose sight of what we are actually trying to achieve – sales. Our desire to make people 'participate' or 'interact' with a brand can overshadow the ultimate requirement of establishing relevance which is I think is essential within advertising to selling more of a product. Participating isn't enough. We need relevance. It's actually pretty easy to create something that people can play and interact with. The real challenge therefore is finding the emotional hook in the context of the product and the potential customer's relationship to it – that can create an affinity and ultimately sell more. Relevance basically. Which is much harder and oft forgotten.


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A Prime Example of Why News Time can Destroy an Otherwise Good Trade – and a Rundown of Tuesday's European Morning EUR/USD Trading
August 5, 2014
It's a common theme in my blog to emphasize the importance of avoiding trades around news time. My recommendation is to avoid trading it completely, especially in the context of simple short-term up-down binary options. At many brokers, you may not even be able to get into a trade in the first place because they aren't able to fill your order with the price of the market moving so fast.
Here is one such chart image image that occurred today on the GBP/JPY that can really emphasize the point:
Price was moving around the pivot level doing a whole lot of nothing. Maybe if you're into trading pivot points you may have taken a trade on the candle directly before the news release at the pivot. This probably would have been a very mediocre trade anyway due to the fact that the congestion immediately under the level could easily act as support and the pivot wasn't being well respected anyway with price moving around it in a serpentine fashion.
But then you get a news release that you didn't expect and you just lost your trade by forty pips. (!) In today's case, three main announcements were released at 4:30AM EST relevant to the Great Britain Pound (GBP), with GBP Official Reserves – measured relative to change from July (one month prior) – being the main factor leading the huge move.
Moral of the story? Always check your daily economic calendar! For trading European mornings, I prefer to use this one:
And I prefer to set the time zone of when news is released to the one my chart uses, which is Eastern Standard Time, to avoid any confusion as to when what data is being made available to the public.
And I do realize that there are many news releases. If you look at a calendar, there are several, and often spaced close together. But to avoid headache and confusion regarding when to avoid the market and when you're safe, just understand that many affect the charts minimally. The main news points that you do need to heed carefully, however, are at 4:30AM and 8:30AM EST. This is usually when you're getting these large price spikes like the very notable example I showed above.
So as always, be careful when it comes to news, because it's no fun when a good trade set-up goes bad just because technical cues (support/resistance levels, price action patterns, etc.) go flying out the window when news of any note is released, as the market reacts to it instantaneously.
Anyway, on to today's trading:
I took one trade today and it followed the basic form of my favorite kind of trade set-up. Any long-time readers might understand that my favorite kind of trades are those that follow the trend and come off retracements back to a support or resistance level. And, of course, with the same usual price action type behavior that gives me the green light to get into trades.
This one was slightly different, however, as price came down through the pivot point and through support 1. Ideally, when I take trades with a downtrend based on a retracement back up to a resistance level, I prefer that it touches a support level of note below it. This tells me that the sellers in the market are serious enough to push price down lower and the buying picks up steam only when the support level is reached. Because that's simply what a support or resistance level is in a financial market – a supply/demand balance.
When the down-move is cut short in the middle of a channel – that is, an area between two support/resistance levels – it may suggest that the selling pressure that you'd ideally want in the market isn't as strong as you might like it. The market is basically saying that the down-move may not have the sustainability aspect in store if the buyers pop up in an area where it seems premature.
So I wouldn't say this was a 10/10 set-up, but as long as you deem the probability of the trade working out in your favor, it's worth it.
On the 4:00 candle, the downtrend discontinued and came up to touch the support 1 level of 1.34094. To better determine if support 1 would hold or be broken I waited to see what the 4:05 candle would bring. It touched the level, but formed a doji underneath. At this point, I felt pretty good about a put option here, so upon the touch of 1.34094 on the 4:10, I got into the trade and had a three-pip winner by expiration.
These are always good set-ups to consider for your trading. But don't trade them indiscriminately, of course. Never force things and let it come to you. Specify ahead of time what price you want to get in at if things set up according to your rules of entry (i.e., what needs to happen to get into a trade), and stick to it. It's definitely a set-up I like to share and one that will win more often than not.


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As I was surfing Pinterest to look for some ideas for breakfast, in the event I would wake up early enough to fix something more than cereal for the girls, I found several variations of the same thing that I had pinned. I'm always searching for something I can make ahead of time and just warm up during the week. Several pins showed the egg muffins as a good make ahead then warm and go. I decided to try them today.
This sounded good and simple. I even had everything I needed. One of the variations was to use hash browns instead of
eggs (oops! typo!) bread as the base of the muffin. I'm all about hash browns, and I happened to have several potatoes that need to be used up. Of course, my hash browns have never turned out right when I've tried to make them. Fried potatoes I can do, but hash browns were out of my cooking ability. So back to Pinterest for a how to make hash browns…..
The Pioneer Woman has given me LOTS of good tips and tricks for cooking!
So I started with shredding 1/2 a red onion, 3 small to medium russets, and a sweet potato. As if I didn't learn enough yesterday with trying to use a gadget to julienne vegetables, a box grater is not much neater…..sigh. The real miracle is that between the julienne and the grater, I did not give a blood sample! 🙂 My shoulder is feeling it though. The box grater was a bit of a workout after my julienne gadget.
I finally got enough of that mess cleaned up and into the frying pan, using bacon grease instead of butter, of course. It did look pretty.
I did a "soft" fry vs a crispy since these are the base of the muffins and would be going into the oven.
I put a spoon of hash browns into the base of the muffin cups, topped with diced ham and shredded cheese, then poured the egg mixture over the top to fill the muffin cup.
I was very skeptical about adding ground mustard to the egg mixture. I also thought I could get by with 7 eggs instead of 8. The ground mustard added a nice flavor. The reduction of egg would have been ok if I had remembered to add more milk. I ended up mixing the 8th egg after the fact for the last 2 muffins.
** Note to self: remember to grease the muffin tin! The eggs stuck a bit. They came out mostly, but would have done better if greased. I think I also want to try adding more veggies next time, like broccoli, spinach, tomato, asparagus, mushrooms, or whatever I have on hand to the ham and cheese layer. That will allow for less eggs and more "healthy stuff".
I was very amazed by the calorie count (if I did it right). Hash browns are usually so high on the calorie count that I have to avoid them. There is such a huge difference in home cooked vs fast food.
Thanks for sharing my breakfast/brunch. I hope you enjoyed my adventure. I will try to add some of my other morning creations I make during the week. I've gotten better at whipping up a decent egg breakfast before work. Do you have a favorite egg recipe to share? I would love to get some more ideas or hear how your muffins turned out.
Happy cooking!


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2016 Dodge Challenger Reviews and Ratings
Coupe 2D R/T V8
Expert Reviews
Big and heavy, the 2016 Dodge Challenger offers more touring comfort than other muscle cars. The Challenger is a two-door coupe, but it's a bigger car than the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang. A diversity of models and a variety of engines lets owners choose a comfortable daily driver, a dragstrip battler, an outrageous Hellcat, or a colorful reminder of the past.
Exterior design follows patterns from the classic original Challenger, launched back in 1971. Challenger has always been the largest, most blocky-looking American muscle car, intensifying its road presence. Revived for 2008, the modern version is more touring coupe than raucous plaything: vigorous but comfortable, delivering a surprisingly supple ride.
Following a freshening for 2015, a new Blacktop Appearance group is available for the 2016 Challenger, with black accents and available Plum Crazy paint. The Hellcat gains Laguna leather.
Picking a favorite isn't easy, with 10 versions available: Challenger SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Shaker, R/T Plus Shaker, R/T Scat Pack, 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker, SRT 392, and SRT Hellcat. Customization options mean no two Challengers need be identical.
A 305-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 comes in the Challenger SXT. The 5.7-liter Hemi V8, standard in R/T, is rated at 375 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque. Next up, in the R/T Scat Pack and SRT 392, is a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 that produces 485 horsepower and 475 pound-feet. Top dog is the supercharged 6.2-liter V8 in the SRT Hellcat, whipping up 707 horsepower and 650 pound-feet.
All four engines mate with an 8-speed automatic transmission, with Sport Mode and paddle shifters. A 6-speed manual gearbox remains available for V8 models. Like all three competitors, the Challenger has a rear-wheel-drive layout with independent rear suspension. Suspension tuning varies according to model. The 2016 Challenger SXT is a little firmer than the 2015 version.
Despite its size and retro look, access to the back seat is awkward, and visibility is poor. Fuel consumption wins no prizes, either.
Safety ratings score well. The National Highway Traffic Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives a five-star rating overall, with a four-star rating for frontal impacts and five stars for side impacts.
The 2016 Dodge Challenger comes in 10 trim levels. (Prices are MSRP and do not include destination charge.)
Challenger SXT ($26,995) comes with the V6 and automatic, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 7-inch display screen, 5-inch Uconnect touchscreen, Bluetooth, power driver's seat, auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, automatic headlights, and 18-inch aluminum wheels.
Plus version are upgraded with leather seating, heated/ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, 8.4-inch Connect touchscreen, rear parking sensors, and rearview camera.
Challenger R/T ($31,995) gets the 5.7-liter V8, performance brakes, and 20-inch wheels. SXT and R/T models can be ordered with the new Blacktop Appearance package. A Super Track Pak option brings lowered ride height, larger sway bars, Bilstein shocks, and more. R/T Shaker ($35,795) adds a shaker hood scoop, black stripes, black grille surround, and 20-inch aluminum wheels with black pockets. It also includes equipment from the Super Track Pak.
Challenger R/T Scat Pack ($38,995) gets the 485-hp, 6.4-liter Hemi V8, plus four-piston Brembo brakes, performance suspension and steering wheel, cloth seats, large aero splitter, rearview camera, and Performance Pages. Challenger 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker ($43,595) has the 485-hp V8, with a functional shaker hood. SRT 392 ($49,195) also gets the 485-hp Hemi, plus a Viper-inspired hood, Brembo brakes with six-piston calipers, adaptive-damping suspension, special Nappa leather seats, flat-bottom steering wheel, and 900-watt Harman Kardon audio.
Challenger SRT Hellcat ($59,995) packs a 707-horsepower, 6.2-liter supercharged V8, along with a 6-speed manual gearbox and plenty of performance goodies to complement Dodge's flagship coupe.
Safety features include seat-mounted side pelvic-thorax airbags and front knee airbags. Adaptive cruise control is available, as are forward collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross path detection, and a rearview camera.
Bold and brawny, the Challenger might even be branded beautiful, depending on whose eyes are doing the gazing. The basic body shape features a long nose, flat decklid, and thick roof pillars inspired by the 1970s versions. Big and wide, Challenger is more connected to its automotive ancestors than Mustang or Camaro.
A split grille sits within a slim front opening, with projector headlamps surrounded by LED halos. The functional "power bulge" hood may be fitted with various scoops. LED taillamps have a glossy piano black surround.
The spacious front seats feel like they belong in a luxury car: soft yet supportive, though thinner occupants might lack side support. The driver faces a modern dashboard, filled with soft-touch surfaces and a contemporary instrument cluster, with a simple interface.
Of the three retro American muscle coupes, the Challenger is the only one to seat five. Squeezing into the back seat demands some acrobatics, due in part to the tapering roofline, and only two adults will actually be comfortable. A third party won't appreciate the protruding center hump.
At 16.2 cubic feet, the trunk is larger than those of some midsize sedans.
The Dodge Challenger is quick when traveling in a straight line. The Challenger can cope with a curvy road course and is fun to drive on a racing circuit, though it will get left behind by a comparable Camaro or Mustang. Still, in any form, the Challenger handles well enough to feel secure. Nimble it is not, but a Challenger should please anyone who craves this particular brand of American performance.
Ride comfort is a bonus with any Challenger. Even the aggressive SRT Hellcat is surprisingly comfortable, only somewhat firmer than lower-level models. Though the cabin is quiet, some engine noise seeps through when accelerating hard with the V6, or anytime other than gentle low-rev cruising with a V8 model.
The Challenger is quite easy to drive, even the Hellcat, considering how much power lurks beneath the hood. Beware of secondary motions in the Hellcat, however. Pushing the Hellcat on a curvy road demands careful judgment. Challenger SXT and R/T models suffer nosedive during hard braking.
We've not been pleased with the electric power steering used on all but Hellcat models. Especially with a V8, it lacks feedback, which can require many small adjustments over choppy pavement.
Dodge's V6 that comes with the Challenger SXT offers enough start-off vigor to feel like a muscle car, plus plenty of high-revving passing power. The V8-powered Challenger R/T is stronger, especially while passing, but it falls short of Camaro and Mustang. Upper models feel considerably quicker, and also provide greater stopping power, courtesy of Brembo brakes.
Challenger models do not guzzle gas as much as you might expect. The Challenger SXT is EPA-rated at 19/30 mpg City/Highway, 23 mpg Combined. Challenger R/T with manual transmission manages 15/23 mpg, 18 mpg Combined, 16/25 mpg or 19 Combined with automatic. Hellcat? 16 mpg Combined.
With such a variety of models and engines, the Dodge Challenger can fill many roles. Each is more flamboyant and exhilarating than most any midsize model.
Driving impressions by Kirk Bell, The Car Connection. James M. Flammang contributed to this report.


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b. Feb. 8, 1898, Kendall, Wisc.
d. Dec. 13, 1972, Wickenburg, Az.
h/o Eliza Marie (Bowen) Ellis
s/o John Marshall & Rachel Ann (Hildreth) Ellis
Last resided in Tucson, Az.
Site F/093/J
Coffinger Mortuary, Wickenburg, Az.
Buried Dec. 29, 1972
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Record #: 17689
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Pistorius targeted in scam attempt
A man who allegedly targeted Oscar Pistorius in a scam offering to repeal his murder conviction has been arrested.
The man posed as a prosecutor and demanded 250,000 rand ($16,400; £11,300) in order to "make the case disappear", local media said.
He has now been charged with corruption, according to South Africa police spokesman, Hangwani Mulaudzi.
Pistorius shot dead his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in February 2013.
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Discovered: May 23, 2013
Updated: May 24, 2013 5:27:30 AM
Type: Trojan
Infection Length: Varies
Systems Affected: Windows
Trojan.Lapka is a Trojan horse that opens a back door on the compromised computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version May 23, 2013 revision 021
- Latest Rapid Release version November 04, 2019 revision 019
- Initial Daily Certified version May 24, 2013 revision 003
- Latest Daily Certified version November 04, 2019 revision 065
- Initial Weekly Certified release date May 29, 2013
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Technical Description
When executed, the threat copies itself as the following file:
Next, the threat creates the following files:
- %System%\Black.dll
- %System%\RCX1.tmp
- %System%\RCX2.tmp
- %System%\drivers\diskflt.sys
- %System%\drivers\passthru.sys
- %SystemDrive%\netsf.inf
- %SystemDrive%\netsf_m.inf
- %SystemDrive%\passthru.sys
- %Temp%\install.bat
- %Temp%\netsf.inf
- %Temp%\netsf_m.inf
- %Temp%\passthru.sys
- %Temp%\snetcfg.exe
- %Windir%\LastGood\system32\DRIVERS\passthru.sys
- %Windir%\inf\netsf.inf
- %Windir%\inf\netsf_m.inf
- %Windir%\inf\passthru.sys
It then creates the following registry entries to register itself as a system service:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Passthru\"DisplayName" = "Passthru Service"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Passthru\"ErrorControl" = "1"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Passthru\"ImagePath" = "system32\DRIVERS\passthru.sys"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Passthru\"Start" = "3"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Passthru\"Type" = "1"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Passthru\Security\"Security" = "[BINARY DATA]"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\win32 Tool\"Description" = "win32 Tool"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\win32 Tool\"DisplayName" = "win32 Tool"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\win32 Tool\"ErrorControl" = "0"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\win32 Tool\"ImagePath" = "%System%\wininitg.exe"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\win32 Tool\"ObjectName" = "LocalSystem"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\win32 Tool\"Start" = "2"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\win32 Tool\"Type" = "16"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\win32 Tool\Security\"Security" = "[BINARY DATA]"
The services have the following characteristics:
Startup type: Automatic
Image path: %System%\wininitg.exe
Display name: win32 Tool
Startup type: Manual
Image path: system32\DRIVERS\passthru.sys
Display name: Passthru Service
It then creates the following registry entries to register itself as a legacy driver service:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_WIN32_TOOL\"NextInstance" = "1"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_WIN32_TOOL\0000\"Class" = "LegacyDriver"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_WIN32_TOOL\0000\"ClassGUID" = "{8ECC055D-047F-11D1-A537-0000F8753ED1}"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_WIN32_TOOL\0000\"ConfigFlags" = "0"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_WIN32_TOOL\0000\"DeviceDesc" = "win32 Tool"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_WIN32_TOOL\0000\"Legacy" = "1"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_WIN32_TOOL\0000\"Service" = "win32 Tool"
The threat then creates the following registry entries:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Network\{4D36E974-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\{8E1E2F6F-2396-486E-BCE0-955C7272C431}\"Characteristics" = "17424"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Network\{4D36E974-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\{8E1E2F6F-2396-486E-BCE0-955C7272C431}\"ComponentId" = "ms_passthru"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Network\{4D36E974-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\{8E1E2F6F-2396-486E-BCE0-955C7272C431}\"Description" = "Passthru Driver"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Network\{4D36E974-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\{8E1E2F6F-2396-486E-BCE0-955C7272C431}\"InfPath" = "netsf.inf"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Network\{4D36E974-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\{8E1E2F6F-2396-486E-BCE0-955C7272C431}\"InfSection" = "Passthru.ndi"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Network\{4D36E974-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\{8E1E2F6F-2396-486E-BCE0-955C7272C431}\Ndi\"FilterClass" = "failover"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Network\{4D36E974-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\{8E1E2F6F-2396-486E-BCE0-955C7272C431}\Ndi\"FilterDeviceInfId" = "ms_passthrump"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Network\{4D36E974-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\{8E1E2F6F-2396-486E-BCE0-955C7272C431}\Ndi\"HelpText" = "Passthru Driver"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Network\{4D36E974-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\{8E1E2F6F-2396-486E-BCE0-955C7272C431}\Ndi\"Service" = "Passthru"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Network\{4D36E974-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\{8E1E2F6F-2396-486E-BCE0-955C7272C431}\Ndi\Interfaces\"FilterMediaTypes" = "ethernet, tokenring, fddi, wan"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Network\{4D36E974-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\{8E1E2F6F-2396-486E-BCE0-955C7272C431}\Ndi\Interfaces\"LowerRange" = "nolower"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Network\{4D36E974-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\{8E1E2F6F-2396-486E-BCE0-955C7272C431}\Ndi\Interfaces\"UpperRange" = "noupper"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Network\{4D36E974-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\{8E1E2F6F-2396-486E-BCE0-955C7272C431}\Parameters\"Param1" = "4"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\MS_PASSTHRUMP,00\"HardwareID" = "ms_passthrump"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\MS_PASSTHRUMP\0000\"Class" = "Net"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\MS_PASSTHRUMP\0000\"ClassGUID" = "{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BITS\"Fuck_Time" = "2"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\diskflt\"ErrorControl" = "1"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\diskflt\"Start" = "0"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\diskflt\"Tag" = "10"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\diskflt\"Type" = "1"
Next, the threat modifies the following registry entries:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002bE10318},06\Linkage\"UpperBind" = "Tcpip"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002bE10318},08\Linkage\"UpperBind" = "RasPppoe,Ndisuio,Tcpip"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002bE10318},10\Linkage\"UpperBind" = "RasPppoe,Ndisuio,Tcpip"
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Network\"Config" = "[BINARY DATA]"
It attempts to establish a connection with the following location over port 8699:
It then sends a plain text string to the above location in the following form:
Symantec Security Response encourages all users and administrators to adhere to the following basic security "best practices":
- Use a firewall to block all incoming connections from the Internet to services that should not be publicly available. By default, you should deny all incoming connections and only allow services you explicitly want to offer to the outside world.
- Enforce a password policy. Complex passwords make it difficult to crack password files on compromised computers. This helps to prevent or limit damage when a computer is compromised.
- Ensure that programs and users of the computer use the lowest level of privileges necessary to complete a task. When prompted for a root or UAC password, ensure that the program asking for administration-level access is a legitimate application.
- Disable AutoPlay to prevent the automatic launching of executable files on network and removable drives, and disconnect the drives when not required. If write access is not required, enable read-only mode if the option is available.
- Turn off file sharing if not needed. If file sharing is required, use ACLs and password protection to limit access. Disable anonymous access to shared folders. Grant access only to user accounts with strong passwords to folders that must be shared.
- Turn off and remove unnecessary services. By default, many operating systems install auxiliary services that are not critical. These services are avenues of attack. If they are removed, threats have less avenues of attack.
- If a threat exploits one or more network services, disable, or block access to, those services until a patch is applied.
- Always keep your patch levels up-to-date, especially on computers that host public services and are accessible through the firewall, such as HTTP, FTP, mail, and DNS services.
- Configure your email server to block or remove email that contains file attachments that are commonly used to spread threats, such as .vbs, .bat, .exe, .pif and .scr files.
- Isolate compromised computers quickly to prevent threats from spreading further. Perform a forensic analysis and restore the computers using trusted media.
- Train employees not to open attachments unless they are expecting them. Also, do not execute software that is downloaded from the Internet unless it has been scanned for viruses. Simply visiting a compromised Web site can cause infection if certain browser vulnerabilities are not patched.
- If Bluetooth is not required for mobile devices, it should be turned off. If you require its use, ensure that the device's visibility is set to "Hidden" so that it cannot be scanned by other Bluetooth devices. If device pairing must be used, ensure that all devices are set to "Unauthorized", requiring authorization for each connection request. Do not accept applications that are unsigned or sent from unknown sources.
- For further information on the terms used in this document, please refer to the Security Response glossary.
You may have arrived at this page either because you have been alerted by your Symantec product about this risk, or you are concerned that your computer has been affected by this risk.
Before proceeding further we recommend that you run a full system scan . If that does not resolve the problem you can try one of the options available below.
If you are a Norton product user, we recommend you try the following resources to remove this risk.
Removal Tool
If you have an infected Windows system file, you may need to replace it using the Windows installation CD .
How to reduce the risk of infection
The following resources provide further information and best practices to help reduce the risk of infection.
- Operating system updates to fix vulnerabilities
- File sharing protection
- Disable Autorun (CD/USB)
- Best practices for instant messaging
- Best practices for browsing the Web
- Best practices for email
If you are a Symantec business product user, we recommend you try the following resources to remove this risk.
Identifying and submitting suspect files
Submitting suspicious files to Symantec allows us to ensure that our protection capabilities keep up with the ever-changing threat landscape. Submitted files are analyzed by Symantec Security Response and, where necessary, updated definitions are immediately distributed through LiveUpdate™ to all Symantec end points. This ensures that other computers nearby are protected from attack. The following resources may help in identifying suspicious files for submission to Symantec.
Removal Tool
- Run Symantec Power Eraser in Symantec Help (SymHelp)
- About Symantec Power Eraser
- Symantec Power Eraser User Guide
If you have an infected Windows system file, you may need to replace it using the Windows installation CD .
How to reduce the risk of infection
The following resource provides further information and best practices to help reduce the risk of infection.
Protecting your business network
The following instructions pertain to all current Symantec antivirus products.
1. Performing a full system scan
How to run a full system scan using your Symantec product
2. Restoring settings in the registry
Many risks make modifications to the registry, which could impact the functionality or performance of the compromised computer. While many of these modifications can be restored through various Windows components, it may be necessary to edit the registry. See in the Technical Details of this writeup for information about which registry keys were created or modified. Delete registry subkeys and entries created by the risk and return all modified registry entries to their previous values.
Writeup By: Alan Neville, Jeet Morparia


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Another Federal Circuit Court Rejects The DOL's 6-Factor Test For Unpaid Interns Under The FLSA
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued a decision rejecting the DOL's 6-factor test for unpaid interns under the FLSA – now the Eleventh Circuit has issued a decision reaching the same result.
In Schumann v. Collier Anesthesia, P.A., the Eleventh Circuit confronted the issue of whether it should defer to the DOL's guidance establishing a 6-part test for determining whether an intern qualifies as an employee for purposes of the FLSA. No. 14-13169 (11th Cir. Sep. 11, 2015). In deciding that the DOL's 6-part test was not entitled to deference, the Eleventh Circuit closely followed the analysis adopted by the Second Circuit earlier this summer in Glatt v. Fox Searchlight Pictures, Inc. Like the Second Circuit, the Eleventh Circuit found that the DOL's approach – which mandates that all 6 factors must be satisfied – was "too rigid."
For example, the DOL's test requires that the employer that provides the training must "not derive any immediate advantage from the activities of the intern, and on occasion its operations may actually be impeded." Yet, the Eleventh Circuit found that "there is nothing inherently wrong with an employer's benefiting from an internship that also plainly benefits the interns."
Instead of applying the DOL's 6-factor test, the Eleventh Circuit held in Schumann that the appropriate standard was the more flexible "primary beneficiary" test adopted by the Second Circuit in Glatt. Under this standard, the focus is on ""whether the intern or the employer is the primary beneficiary of the relationship." To aid in making this determination, courts consider a non-exhaustive list of seven factors, including:
- The extent to which the intern and the employer clearly understand that there is no expectation of compensation. Any promise of compensation, express or implied, suggests that the intern is an employee—and vice versa.
- The extent to which the internship provides training that would be similar to that which would be given in an educational environment, including the clinical and other hands‐on training provided by educational institutions.
- The extent to which the internship is tied to the intern's formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.
- The extent to which the internship accommodates the intern's academic commitments by corresponding to the academic calendar.
- The extent to which the internship's duration is limited to the period in which the internship provides the intern with beneficial learning.
- The extent to which the intern's work complements, rather than displaces, the work of paid employees while providing significant educational benefits to the intern.
- The extent to which the intern and the employer understand that the internship is conducted without entitlement to a paid job at the conclusion of the internship.
Because the test is flexible, no single factor is dispositive. Rather, the court must weigh and balance all of the relevant circumstances, including potential other considerations not expressed in the seven factors.
Takeaway: The Eleventh Circuit's decision in Schumann is another good decision for employers because it reflects a growing consensus that the determination of intern vs. employee status under the FLSA should be more flexible than the DOL's preferred approach.
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He's back, and even more average than ever! Average Boy answers random questions asked by YOU, the readers.
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My friends are coming over for lunch later this week. They are younger than me, and I don't know what games to play with them. Do you have any ideas?
Hey Brit,
I can tell you which games NOT to play. "Human sling-shot bike" is not a good game. Don't play "Pin the cat on the dog." Don't play "Hide the smelly sock." All these games didn't end well for me. What I would do is just ask your friends what they like to play. They may have some cool ideas you haven't thought of yet. Have fun!
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What's your favorite animal? My favorite is actually chickens.
Hey Micah,
A lot of kids at school think my favorite animal is a chicken. That's why they're always yelling, "Hey! Chicken!" at me. I smile and say, "Actually, dolphin, but chickens are cool, too." They look really confused and then normally walk away. I guess they don't like dolphins. Anyway, great question!
I love reading your stories! How do you tell a really funny joke without laughing in the middle of it? I love to tell jokes but start laughing and don't finish it.
Hey Mykayla,
My dad is reading these questions with me and he says I've never told a funny joke before so it's not a problem. He thinks his comment is pretty funny because he's laughing a lot right now. (I mention that in case you're wondering why the ground is shaking.)
Anyway, if I'm going to tell a funny joke, I practice it first. Stand in front of the mirror and tell it a few times. By the third time you should be able to tell it without laughing. Hope that helps!
Hi! Have you ever joined a club? Once I made a book club and a girls club. I also joined a Bible club and go to VBS in the summer. Big fan!
Hey Sarah,
I tried to start a book club once but no books showed up. :) I go to several VBS's each summer at different churches. My mom seems to really like signing me up and then dropping me off at these things. Billy and I also started the Stinky Feet club. Actually, we didn't start it... it just sort of happened when we got back from visiting that pig farm. Clubs are cool!
I live in The Netherlands. It takes a long time for your Clubhouse magazines to get here, but when we get them it's like Christmas! My family really liked your Thanksgiving story. (Something like that happened to us, but I'll save you the chaos.)
Hey Sophia,
I love chaos, so please send me your story! Oh, and Merry Christmas!
Have you ever forgotten to put baking powder in something you were baking? I have. Do not taste it—it is bland!
Hey Meg,
Huh, I guess my dad always forgets the baking powder. Everything he makes is bland.
I once made an omelet but forgot to put the eggs in. I was talking to my mom and not paying attention. So basically I ate warm ham, onions and cheese. It wasn't bad, actually.
What's your favorite holiday? Mine is Christmas, because it's Jesus' birthday. :) Totally not because I get presents...
Hey Anna,
Yeah... totally. :) My favorite holiday is Christmas also. I love the decorations, the food, the church stuff... and I've got to be honest, the presents don't hurt. Have you ever noticed no one says Arbor Day is their favorite holiday? Maybe if Arbor Day had presents. Ooh, or cool costumes! We could all dress as trees. I've got dibs on the cactus!
Anyway, great question and Merry Christmas!
Who are your BFFs? And is there anyone you don't like?
Hey Kaley,
Billy is my best friend, but I like everyone. There's no one on this planet that I don't like... of course, there are people I like less than others. :)
I won't name names, because that's not polite. And even though Clint, Clay and Donnie don't read the answers on here, I still wouldn't want to say anything bad about them. Great question!
How many pages are in the Bible?
Hey Abby,
It depends on which Bible you're reading. I've got a pop-up Bible that's only 12 pages long. I like to get my friends to open it up to the Daniel story. It's fun to see who screams when that lion pops out!
My other Bible is 2,018 pages long. I can use it for devotions and weightlifting!


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the dinghy, pevensey bay (sleeps 6)
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coast road, pevensey bay (sleeps 6)
A 3 bedroom detached house situated on Pevensey Bay beach and close to Pevensey Bay shops and amenities. The property comprises 3 double bedrooms (one double bed, 4 single beds), games/playroom, family bathroom, en-suite bathroom, cloakroom, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, spacious living room with direct access to decked area onto the beach, driveway parking, GCH, FURNISHED. available for holiday lets throughout the year. Will consider pets, but need confirmation animal has been flea treated prior to holiday. Wi-Fi broadband included. Please contact us regarding availability and prices dependent on season. please click here for availability, prices and to book
dreamcatcher, pevensey bay (sleeps 6)
a bright spacious modern two bedroom split level maisonette situated in the heart of pevensey bay village, being within minutes of the beach, shops, amenities and local public houses. This refurbished maisonette comprises modern fitted kitchen with appliances, spacious living room with seating for 6, separate dining room with seating for up to 8, separate wc and access to loft room on the first floor level, two double bedrooms (one with sea views and the other with down land views across to pevensey castle) and modern shower room on the 2nd floor level, gas central heating, beach shingle style garden with bistro table and chairs, storage shed, booking subject to availability. although no parking, there is a free public car park opposite the flat and unrestricted on the road parking available. dogs are permitted subject to terms and conditions. Please contact us regarding availability and prices dependent on season. please click here for availability, prices and to book
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a two-bedroom ground floor apartment, situated in the sought-after location of pevensey bay being minutes from the shingle beach and the village with its shops, amenities and local pubs. the property benefits from two double bedrooms: 1 with king size bed, child/teenager bunk beds, luggage stand, wardrobe and chest of drawers and one with king size bed, luggage stand, dresser, vanity wash hand basin and wardrobe, modern kitchen with electric hob, electric oven, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge with small freezing compartment, spacious living room/dining room with corner sofa and dining table & seating for 6, family bathroom with shower above bath, wash hand basin and w.c., small patio garden. gas central heating, double glazed. available throughout the year. sleeps up to four adults and 2 children. available for short term anything from 3 days to 4 months, subject to availability. rental includes all bills. dogs are permitted subject to terms & conditions. wi-fi broadband available.
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A two bedroom 2nd floor apartment situated in the centre of the seaside village of Pevensey Bay, a small seaside resort with very good amenities and facilities. The even quieter village of Pevensey is just over a kilometre inland. Follow the coastal road to the seaside town of Eastbourne which offers plenty of activities, including a seafront promenade and shops.
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It is disheartening when you have everything else ready but fear keeps you away from it!
You are unable to live happily because you are intimidated about the idea of imminent death. You can't present your seminar the way you want it because you can't face your listeners. You are hesitating to propose because you fear the unknown. You want to go to the best college to graduate but you are afraid to leave your home. You are so anxious and nervous about the examination that in spite of your hard work you don't fair well. You are afraid to make a choice because you can't predict the outcome. Some of us have the fear of open spaces, fear of certain settings, discomfort in traveling and so on. We admit it or not, we are phobic about one thing or the other deep inside us.
When you are anxious you hardly have any control over your body responses. You become breathless, sweaty and nauseated. Your heart palpitates, you develop a dry mouth and shake all over feeling cold and weak. Anxiety becomes a real problem when it interferes with your day-to-day life making small things like being in a crowd or on a stage, impossible. But once you are worried, you are worried forever. It becomes a habit and you keep on worrying about things one after the other. You gradually find yourself stressed out and less happy.
Well, it is useless to think of an ultimate solution for anxiety,worry and fear. It is so because they come and go in different phases of our life. But, you should always have a quick fix for your problem.
Here are a few ideas which will help you to minimize your discomfort.
- You are afraid or anxious about something. Recognize the cause, first ! What am I worried about?
- Be positive. Many of us think pessimistically about our situation and it will make matters worse: "I am afraid of flying. I can't fly. No, I can't even try." At length, we have found solutions for our day-today problems. So we will find a solution for this one too. Don't lose self confidence.
- Never be shy to talk about your fears to someone whom you trust and love. Talk to your friend, spouse, sibling or parent and seek a way out. But accept, acknowledge and forgive yourself.
- Never lose hope. If you are distraught, do not blame yourself. Remember that by doing so you are losing yourself more and more to your problem.
- Some problems can be helped with a diversion at that moment. Concentrate yourself in something that really interests you. Get company if possible.
- If you plan counseling choose your professional counselor wisely. Some people can be misleading.
- Get regular physical activity, meditation or yoga to relax yourself.
- Get adequate sleep and a balanced diet to be able to fight stress and to remain calm and composed.
- Avoid taking caffeine, nicotine and stimulants.
- Herbs like Valerian, Ashwaganda, Ginseng, Chamomile, Passion Flower, and Lemon balm are very soothing and relaxing.
- You can also try aromatherapy at home to treat mild forms of anxiety. Bergamot, Lavender, Sandalwood, Ylang-ylang, Cypress and Rose are some of the aromatherapy oils you can use for relaxation.


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Josiah Harmon from New Life Church in Everett, WA brings us this lattice sunburst for their stage.
At New Life, they tend to approach stage designs from a seasonal perspective. Instead of designing for a specific series, they try to find some sort of backdrop that creates a warm, inviting atmosphere for people when they enter the room. For that reason, they tend to change designs 2-4 times a year, and they are constantly evolving. For example, the two square 4'x4′ lattices you see on the sides of the stage were added for Easter, as well as the orange cyc lights on the ceiling.
This spring they decided to get some garden lattices, and see what they could come up with. Here's how they did it!
- Four 4×8 Traditional Cedar Lattices
- Four 4×8 Cedar Square Lattices
- 20-30 1×2 lumber
- Titebond I wood glue
- 9/16″ staples
- Staple gun
- Pliers
- Pencil
- 300′ spool of waxed cotton stage tie (preferably solid core)
- 1 box of eye hooks
- Several colors of wood stain paintbrushes
- 1 Box of 1″ wood screws
- Sawsall
You can get all of these materials at your local Lowes or Home Depot, except the stage tie. You'll have to get that from a theater supply company like PNTA.
They ended up with a few more lattices than they needed, so you'll have to modify the design based upon the size of your stage. The 1×2 is for mounting the eyehooks to the lattices, and for the boards that fan out across the front of the lattices. All of this ended up costing between $300 and $400 to do.
After they purchased the supplies, they laid the lattices out on the stage to figure out what sort of shape they wanted to go with. They wanted to make it look kind of like a sunset or sunrise, so they settled on an arc shape. Next they got out the saws-all and started cutting up the lattices. It took them about an hour of trial and error to settle on the final design. Finally, they added the 1×2 on top to really accentuate the arc of the whole design.
The next day Josiah came in and glued and stapled the lattices together. He used glue and staples in place of screws and nails because of how fragile cedar lattice is. If you try to drive a screw through it, you will most likely split it out. And if you only use staples, the whole thing may fall apart when you're moving it around.
They let the glue dry for 24 hours, then hung them with stage tie.
They had some leftover stain laying around, and they thought it would look cool if they added some different colors for the 1x2s.
To light the whole thing, they used a small black truss to mount the yellow par lights in front, and free standing pars in the back with some orange gels on them. They put the lights in the back to add some three dimensionality to the design. LED's would work great for this too. The Edison bulbs you see on the side were left over from their fall/winter stage design, but they decided to keep them because they worked well with this design too. We found the electrical cords at IKEA, and the Edison bulbs at an online retailer. For Easter, they also added a couple cyc lights with orange gels to the sides of the center speaker cluster in the house.


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Vincent John Tucci – Achievements, Certifications and Credentials
Vincent John Tucci currently is the immediate past President of the California DUI Lawyer's Association ("CDLA"). Vincent John Tucci is also a specialist member of the CDLA as well as the Southern California seminar coordinator for the organization. Vincent John Tucci is also the California State Co-Chair of the DUI Committee of the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice.
Vincent John Tucci is certified in the Intoximeter Alco-Sensor IV preliminary alcohol screening test (breath test given at the scene). He is certified in Field Sobriety Testing (the roadside exercises you performed at the scene) as well as certified in the Datamaster breath test machine. Vincent John Tucci has also completed the education component for certification as Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).
Vincent John Tucci is also a frequent speaker on California DUI issues and has been a faculty member for the Lorman Seminar Group and the California Attorney's for Criminal Justice.


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After having a disappointing elk hunt in 2014 with my BM450, which did not take down the elk despite two solid hits at 200 yards, I "upgraded" to a .30-06 Savage 111XP Pro Hunter with a Nikon ProStaff scope (3-9x 40), which got the job done after a four hour stalk at the LK Ranch near Meeker, Colorado, in October. The range was just over 100 yards.
This was the smallest (5x5) of the four elk taken that week at the Ranch in the Ranching for Wildlife Program (all the others were 6x6), and a total of 18 were taken during the season this year. I donated most of the meat to a family in Grand Junction, who have a daughter with severe food allergies. She can't eat beef or chicken (additives like antibiotics or hormones are suspected), but can handle wild game.