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, I’m a senior in high school, and I’m enrolled in a personal finance class. From your perspective, should I be worried about the national debt being over $30 trillion, and should this affect a person’s overall personal finance strategy?

-Chris

Dear Chris, I’m sorry you have to worry about such things at your age. I, personally, have a long history of fretting about, and alternately being angry about, the national debt being out of control. This is mainly because it represents a Congress that’s out of control, and the fact that the American people don’t seem to have enough backbone to vote these clowns out. So, they keep spending like there’s no tomorrow. There’s probably a tipping point somewhere, but the good news is it hasn’t happened yet.

I’m with you on this when it comes to being concerned, though. I think the entire situation represents a lack of discipline on the American people’s part and on the part

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of our elected officials. It’s pitiful, and it’s outrageous. Now, does it affect my investing? Not one bit. I invest based on good long-term track records, because the national debt has been out of control for as long as I’ve been alive.

Here’s the thing. If everything did finally fall in on itself, there’s nothing at all you could’ve invested in from a financial point that would protect you. So, if I were you, I wouldn’t worry too much about it, or walk around scared that I was suddenly about to lose everything. In my mind, it’s going to take more than a crop of inept, or dishonest, politicians—and there have been bunches of those, from both sides of the aisle—to sink this thing called America. I believe the country, and its people, are much more resilient than that.

You’re a thoughtful young man, Chris. But I want you to remember one very important thing. What happens in your house carries much more weight in your life than what happens in Washington, D.C., or the White House. That means being personally responsible for yourself and your money. Live on a written budget, save money and stay away from debt. If you do those things, I think you’re going to be okay!

-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.

Ask The Motor Medics®

From the Hosts of the Under The Hood radio show.

Dear Motor Medics, I've been listening to all the talk about driverless cars and cars that can take control and it scares me. I started driving in the 70s and back then cars didn't even have a computer in them. I don't know if I want to be sharing the road with robots. I just want to know if they are safe, how they work, and when they will be here so I can start looking out for them.

Dear Karen,

-Karen in Tyler, Texas

The technology for these car "Robots" has been in the works for a very long time. We started to see it used as a safety enhancer in vehicles a while back to aide you in the way of helping to prevent collisions while backing up and when getting too close to someone in front of you. The systems would be able to reduce throttle and apply the brakes if you were in a "bad spot" and in danger of a collision. The tech has now advanced with the enhancement of laser sensors and GPS and super highdefinition cameras and much more that allow the cars to navigate to destinations and avoid collisions. The cars are on the road now being tested and chances are you have seen one and don't even know it. They have logged over a million miles on America's roads. As for how safe they are is yet to be seen. The future is headed our way!

-Take care, the Motor Medics

Dear Motor Medics,

My 2005 Impala has been doing strange things like the doors unlocking themselves in the middle of the night and my battery has been going dead over night at times. I have also found my blower fan running after the key is off and other things like my personal settings are changing. I saw on the news that cars were getting hacked and taken over by computer people. How can I tell if this is happening to me?

Dear Marie,

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-Marie in Detroit, Michigan

The symptoms you are experiencing sound more like things related to a Body Control Module or BCM for short. You need to have it diagnosed to know for sure before you spend the money to replace it but this is a good time to address the "hacking" you bring up. Your car, being a 2005 Impala it's not susceptible to the hacking level you may have seen on the news. The newer cars have been given so much tech that the electronic systems run things like throttle, brake and steering and can be accessed through the Telematics systems and with the right circumstances and information a smart hacker could gain access to some systems controlling the vehicle. Manufacturers are working diligently to stop this from happening and hopefully it will never be a problem. Consult your local mechanic and talk about your symptoms. The car will need to be scanned and the effected systems checked and repaired.

-Take care, the Motor Medics For entertainment only. Always consult your local shop and follow all safety procedures before repairs. Come visit the Motor Medics® online at Underthehoodshow.com.

Albany Senior Dining

Mon., May 8: Swedish meatballs over noodles, garden salad, peaches, breadstick.

Tues., May 9: Bacon wrapped stuffed chicken, baked potato, carrots.

Wed., May 10: Liver & onions or hamburger patty, whipped potatoes, gravy, spiced apples, peas & carrots, roll.

Thurs., May 11: Tuna noodle hotdish, garden salad, grapes.

Fri., May 12: Fritatta, sausage patty, applesauce, pastry.

Pre-registration requested to dine daily. For more info. call 320-845-4070.

Upsala - All Ages

BREAKFAST: Mon.-Fri. 7-10 a.m.: Walk in & dine. Take out available, call ahead.

Mon., May 8: Pork stir fry, rice, egg roll, dessert.

Tues., May 9: BBQ chicken breast, potato, vegetable, dessert.

Wed., May 10: Cook's choice.

Thurs., May 11: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, dessert.

Fri., May 12: Liver & onions, potato, vegetable, dessert.

Pick up or eat in by 11:30 a.m. For meals, call a day before: 320-573-4435.