Sudoku

Sudoku is one of the most popular puzzle games of all time. The goal of Sudoku is to fill a 9×9 grid with numbers so that each row, column and 3×3 section contain all of the digits between 1 and 9. As a logic puzzle, Sudoku is also an excellent brain game.

Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave, My husband is an entrepreneur. He has a very hard driving, energetic personality and way of doing things, while I’m more laid back and soft spoken. How can I support him best in terms of encouraging and communicating with him? I want him to know I care, that I want to help and that I’m proud of him.

-Grace Grace,

I think you’ve already taken a good first step toward all of that by recognizing and identifying your personality styles. If he’s a hard-charging entrepreneur, there’s a good chance God sent you into his life to slow him down a little, and help him keep it between the ditches. That’s what my wife does for me, and I’m so thankful she does.

Once in a while, I’ll get so wrapped up in a project or opportunity that I can’t stop thinking about it or turn it loose—even after hours or on weekends. That’s when she knows to step in and say, “Honey, did you ever think about this possibility?” Sometimes she’s a little more straightforward, and I’ll hear something like, “You know, you really need to just slow down and chill.”

The fact that you two are wired a little differently, and that you can be thoughtful and calm when he’s all over the place, is one of the most valuable benefits you bring to your relationship. Once he understands this, he’ll begin to respect it more. And when it happens, you folks are going to win in your relationship and in business. It’s going to make such a positive impact on your lives, because you’ll be making steady progress that’s more predictable and reasonable, rather than things launching into the stratosphere and being followed by the inevitable crashes that are bound to happen from time to time.

As you grow to better understand the other’s thinking, and how each is necessary for success, a great thing will be created. Your quieter, thoughtful side, and his energy and passion to pull things forward, will become the key to you two reaching heights together that you never would’ve achieved apart from each other.

I love these discussions about family relationships and business. Great question, Grace!

-Dave

* Dave Ramsey is a seven-time #1 national best-selling author, personal finance expert, and host of The Ramsey Show, heard by more than 18 million listeners each week. He has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Today Show, Fox News, CNN, Fox Business, and many more. Since 1992, Dave has helped people regain control of their money, build wealth and enhance their lives. He also serves as CEO for Ramsey Solutions.

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From the Hosts of the Under The Hood radio show.

Dear Motor Medics, I have been having issues with my vehicle for several months with a warning light for both ABS and Trac on my dash. Both the red and the amber lights are on and when they come on the message “service stability” also appears in the message center. My vehicle is a 2014 Chevy Tahoe with only 60,000 miles. I took it to a shop that tells me the module has failed and that a replacement unit installed will be well over $2000.00 which I do not want to spend on a ten-year-old vehicle but want it fixed. Are there any alternatives for repair if the module has failed?

Dear Danita,

-Danita in Carroll, Iowa

This is a common problem with many vehicles due to normal wear and age. Flushing the brake system on a regular basis is a good preventive measure but once the system fails the only fix is often replacement or rebuilding. A certified used part is a good choice saving hundreds of dollars but due to the popularity often hard to find. The other money saving choice is rebuilding. Ask your local shop if they sell rebuilt or check a certified auto recycler as they often carry such parts. Either used or rebuilt offer a significant cost savings over new and often carry a very similar if not better warranty. Once you have the repair made make sure you follow a regular maintenance schedule

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Dear Motor Medics,

I have a couple questions about ethanol fuels. My mileage changes when I use 10% ethanol instead of no ethanol, MPG going up when I use it. Not much but I see one or two MPG. How can this be when ethanol should be burning faster with less BTU? I also want to know if there is an additive, I should be using in my fuel system with the ethanol to prevent corrosion of the system. I have been using ethanol for over twenty years with no issue but don’t want to have them in the future.

-Barry in Rock Valley, Iowa Dear Barry,

Many people notice a change in mileage when they switch from ethanol to what most places call no ethanol blends. You would think that you would get better mileage with no ethanol gasoline but it’s not always the case. Some cars get a little better mileage due to the increased octane of the fuel increasing performance. Too much of a fuel octane rating does nothing but if you use a lower than recommended octane in your vehicle the performance and mileage suffers, and you will see it every time you refuel. Cars have knock sensors to adjust for octane. As for additives in the tank when using ethanol, we have never seen any damage from using ethanol in proper recommended amounts in your tank. There is much more information online about both these subjects to help you out.

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