Auction of Custom 2014 Ford Mustang GT Nets $398,000 For Youth Aviation Program

Ford has a long history of aviation-inspired names in its model lineup, from the Thunderbird to the Falcon, and the Mustang. To help support the Experimental Aircraft Association?s Young Eagles program, Ford offered a one-of-a-kind customized 2014 Mustang GT with VIN 0001 to support the organization?s efforts in youth aviation educational efforts. The car auctioned for $398,000 at the EAA AirVenture show to raise money for the program.

The car features a custom-painted exterior featuring red and black accent painting inspired by the Air Force Thunderbirds? F-16 Falcon planes, widebody front and rear fenders, a custom-painted belly pan, and Forgiato 22-inch wheels. On the inside, the car gets Recaro seats embroidered with Thunderbirds design elements, custom door sill plates, and puddle lamps that project an aircraft silhouette when the doors open. Adding to the driving excitement is a Ford Racing supercharger, a suspension handling pack, and Brembo high-performance brakes.

The car is VIN 0001 of the 2014 Mustang GTs, and is one of several Mustangs auctioned for the benefit of the Young Eagles program. In 2008, a special-edition Mustang AV8R sold for $500,000. Altogether, proceeds from Ford vehicles have raised more than $2.5 million to support the Young Eagles program.

Source: Ford

Source: http://rumors.automobilemag.com/auction-of-custom-2014-ford-mustang-gt-nets-398000-for-youth-aviation-program-238317.html

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Rescuers find body of Mt. Hood snowboarder

MOUNT HOOD, Ore. (AP) ? Authorities say rescuers have recovered the body of a Colorado snowboarder killed when an ice tunnel collapsed on Oregon's Mount Hood.

Collin Backowski had been missing since the tunnel collapsed Saturday afternoon. Five of his companions survived and managed to call for help, but they were unable to dig through the thick ice and snow to reach him.

About a dozen searchers armed with chain saws and other tools resumed looking for the 25-year-old early Sunday, and reached his body at about 8:45 a.m. under about 10 feet of snow.

Hood River County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Tiffany Peterson says the searchers had to remove tons of snow and ice by hand.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/rescuers-body-mt-hood-snowboarder-184201376.html

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Operation 'Dragon Lady' Uncovers Huge Russian Android SMS Fraud Network

LAS VEGAS ? Ten Russian organizations have tricked thousands of victims into downloading fake Android apps that send premium text messages, each costing from $3 to $18, according to a Lookout Security investigation called Operation "Dragon Lady."

The network is comprised of 10 organizations that create the malware ? which makes up 30% of all malware detected by Lookout in 2013 so far ? as well as thousands of affiliates that make up a vast distribution and marketing network. The affiliates use several techniques, including fake Twitter accounts, to reach as many victims as possible ? and they rack up big profits doing so. Some regularly earn more than $10,000 a month.

Lookout revealed the malware operation in a talk at the DefCon hacking conference on Friday, after launching its investigation last December.

In addition to creating malicious apps, the 10 organizations ? dubbed "Malware HQs" by Lookout ? establish websites that offer affiliates an easy-to-configure platform to develop fake apps and download sites, themselves. What's more, all of this is done on the open Internet.

"These are not guys operating in the shadows," Ryan Smith, senior researcher at Lookout, explained to Mashable. "They're operating in a fairly public manner."

To become an affiliate, an individual simply has to fill out an online form, customize the app with pre-set options, and then copy and paste code into their distribution websites. Basically, no technical knowledge is needed.

The distributors then use Twitter to promote links to fake, free versions of apps that normally cost money, popular apps such as Skype and Opera, or simply porn and MP3s. Victims click, download and typically get an app that redirects them to a website while, in the background, actually sends out premium-rate text messages to phone numbers set up by the Malware HQs. The fraudsters then collect the money, and give a slice of the profit to affiliates.

The Malware HQs operate like a real business, Smith said, providing regular updates, customer service and online assistance to the affiliates. They also offer gamification features to motivate them, publishing rankings online and giving out rewards to the best distributors.

The campaign only focuses on Russia and its neighboring countries, as some of the distributing websites block out traffic that comes from outside these areas. Smith said this is likely because it's easier to maintain a localized business, and that "these affiliates like to be paid out in a very timely way" ? something that's easier to achieve in Russia, where phone customers have a short window of time to dispute charges on their bills.

Still, frauds like these can also be reproduced in other countries, and users should be cautious when clicking on links in their smartphone browsers.

"Don't click on any links you don't trust, don't download any applications from sites you don't trust," Smith said, adding that people should also avoid installing apps from third-party sites, and only use Google Play, whenever possible.

As a general rule, being vigilant will help users steer clear of sites promising free apps that normally cost money. "If something seems like it's too good to be true," Smith said, "It probably is too good to be true."

Image: Flickr, sk8geek

Source: http://mashable.com/2013/08/04/lookout-dragon-lady-russian-sms-fraud-malware/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=rss

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Sony ends support for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale

Sony?s Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that it has ceased active development for mascot-driven fighting game PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale.

The news, conveyed on the All-Stars blog, confirmed that no additional playable characters or background environments will be released for the game, but that previously exclusive DLC will be made available.

Starting on August 27, players will be able to get their hands on the formerly US-only pre-order skins for Dante, Raiden, Heihachi, and Big Daddy. A balance patch that will tweak player strength, weakness, and functionality is planned for later this year, and will coincide with free costumes for Zeus, as well as Dead Space?s Isaac Clarke.

The game?s new developer confirmed that it is currently exploring issues with title belts being incorrectly awarded, and moving forward, will reset leaderboards on a monthly basis, as well as introduce new community events.

The post also addressed recent rumours about Journey- and Gravity Rush-themed stages, as well as Legend of Dragoon character, Dart, saying that legal barriers may have stopped certain items being implemented in the game.

"In the course of any game's development, there are always elements that never quite get finished or the team decides not to use in the final game. Some of these additional materials from the game?s development phase have been recently released, but unfortunately, these are very far from finished assets and were not included in the final game for a number of production and legal reasons," the statement said.

In February this year, Sony severed ties with the game's original developer, SuperBot Entertainment, which saw the studio lay off part of its team.

Source: http://www.gamespot.com/news/sony-ends-support-for-playstation-all-stars-battle-royale-6412500

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How To Improve Your Time Management Skills Using 5 Simple Tips ...

If you always find yourself late for work, school or an appointment ? or you often fail to finish your tasks ? then you need to learn how to improve your time management skills.

It?s not that hard, although it might seem that way at first. Habits can be tough to break; but if you stick to your regimen for at least 21 days, then you have a good chance of developing a new habit: one that makes sure you?re always on time.

Learn how to manage your time better using these 5 simple tips below:

Tip # 1: Schedule Your Day.

If you want to learn how to improve your time management skills, then you need to have a concrete schedule for the day. Don?t get out of bed thinking that you?ll just wing it, because it often leads to a lot of time wastage.

It would be best to schedule and plan your tasks the night before, because your subconscious mind will help process their fulfillment while you?re sleeping.

Tip # 2: Create A Check List.

If you have deadlines coming up, then you need to create a list arranged according to priority. This helps keep you on track and even encourages you to do more as fast as possible. There?s nothing like a list to keep you motivated and pressured to do your job.

Tip # 3: Do Everything Faster.

I know this sounds like something your irrational boss would say, but doing things faster is quite a legitimate solution to manage your time effectively.

Cooking breakfast, for example, can be done a lot faster if you?ve prepared the meal the night before. Getting to work might also be done faster if you stopped to refill the fuel in your tank on your way home from work.

Tip # 4: Stop Wasting Time.

Spacing out for even just five minutes is a waste of time. Not taking a shortcut is also a waste of time. If you want to learn how to improve your time management skills, then you need to cut down on the activities that aren?t related to work.

Chatting with your co-workers is fine; but perhaps you need to cut down on that too, especially if you have a deadline to meet.

Tip # 5: Learn To Multi-task.

Multi-tasking is not always advisable, especially if the tasks you?re doing need your full concentration. In smaller tasks, however, I?m sure you can do more than one thing at a time. Want some examples?

How about reading a book while waiting for the food you?re cooking to boil? Cleaning your room while talking to your parents is another way you can multi-task. And perhaps one of the best multi-tasking activities you can do is listening to motivational CDs while driving your car.

You probably didn?t have any lessons on how to improve your time management skills when you were still studying in school. There might have been seminars, yes, but it is from experience that you really learn how to make good use of your time.

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Source: http://www.nlpiste.com/how-to-improve-your-time-management-skills-using-5-simple-tips/

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China Airlines Reduces Yangon Service in W13

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The flag carrier of Taiwan. Based in Taipei (TPE), CI offers passenger and cargo services. CI has extensive network in South East Asia, North East Asia, Mainland China. CI is provides scheduled services covering 12 cities (13 stations) in Mainland China and 27 cities (28 stations) in Japan....

Source: http://www.routesonline.com/news/29/breaking-news/211697/china-airlines-reduces-yangon-service-in-w13/

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GOLF NOTEBOOK: Milford's Steve Sokol putting family ahead of golf

By Joe Morelli
jmorelli@nhregister.com
@nhrJoeMorelli on Twitter

There was a time when golf was the single most important thing in Steve Sokol?s life. He carried the same ultimate goal most young golfers do: reach the PGA Tour.

Sokol didn?t reach that ultimate goal, but now 34, the Milford resident is pretty content with how things turned out.

?A lot of it seems like it was yesterday and there are times where it seems like it was 50 years ago,? Sokol said. ?So much in my life has changed.?

?It? was the 2003 Connecticut Open, the biggest golf tournament in the state each year outside of the Travelers Championship. He hasn?t missed a cut in the event since, except for not playing in it in 2004. Last week, he shot a 68 in the final round of the 79th Connecticut Open at Torrington Country Club to finish seventh and gain an exemption into next year?s Open at Rolling Hills CC in Wilton.

If you knew Sokol then and now, you may be amazed by the change. Before the Open, he had played just six rounds all year.

So what did he do to prepare for the Open? ?I hit balls once and chipped and putted two or three times,? he said.

Sokol was the Register Area MVP for golf in 1998 out of Ansonia High, then played collegiate golf at both Old Dominion and Florida Southern. He played on the mini-tours and overseas with some success, none bigger than the 2003 Open.

?I did have some success,? Sokol said. ?I played pretty well, I had my chances. I didn?t always take advantage of them. I thought I?d be good enough to do this and keep going.?

In 2004, he qualified for the U.S. Open and played well for a time over the first two rounds before missing the cut. Not too long after that, he tore a ligament in his left thumb.

?It bothered me pretty bad at Q School (the PGA Tour?s qualifying school),? Sokol said. ?I couldn?t take the top off a chapstick or a water bottle. I probably shouldn?t have been playing at that point, but you try to play because it?s tour school and your one shot for the year.? Continued...

Sokol made it through the first stage of Q School four times, but never past the second stage. He had thumb surgery soon after that particular year?s Q School attempt. But Sokol admitted he ?probably came back too quickly? and made adjustments to his swing to compensate for the recovery.

He continued to compete after he healed and after he met his future wife Aileen. Eventually, he became a father to Stephen, now 3 1/2 and Jackson, almost 2, and golf fell on his priority list.

?Back then, that?s all I did, that?s all that mattered. I didn?t have any bigger responsibilities other than myself and playing golf,? Sokol said. ?Now I have two jobs, two young kids, a wife, bills and the things that go along with that. So golf is now pretty far down the bottom on the priority list.?

Sokol is an assistant pro at Orange Hills CC and took over as the head golf coach at Division II Post in Waterbury in February. Both jobs, and a family, has given Sokol an entirely new perspective.

?I wouldn?t trade my life right now with my wife and my kids for anything,? Sokol said. ?Even when I was playing in college, my goal was to make enough and play well enough to be able to still enjoy being with my kids.?

Barone, Boynton advance to regional

Amanda Barone of Woodbridge and Finn Boynton of Milford both advanced to a regional qualifier for the Drive, Chip and Putt nation-wide competition.

On July 18 in local qualifying at Triggs Municipal GC in Providence, R.I., Barone recorded the highest score in her age bracket (14-15) with 124 points. Boynton did the same in his bracket (14-15) with 141 points.

The regional qualifier will be held Aug. 12 at Pinehills GC in Plymouth, Mass. The top qualifier in each age/gender bracket will advance to the competition?s national championship, which will be held April 6, 2014 at Augusta National Golf Club.

U.S. Women?s Amateur Continued...

Isabelle Lendl of Goshen is the only golfer from Connecticut who qualified for the U.S. Women?s Amateur beginning Monday at CC of Charleston in Charleston, S.C.

Lendl goes off the first hole at 12:50 p.m. Monday and off the 10th hole Tuesday at 7:50 a.m. The low 64 players from the 36 holes of stroke play advance to match play beginning Wednesday.

Megan Khang, the reigning two-time Connecticut Women?s Open champion who lives in Rockland, Mass., goes off the 10th hole at 2:30 p.m. Monday and the first hole Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

Joe Morelli can be reached at jmorelli@nhregister.com. Follow Joe on Twitter @nhrJoeMorelli.

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Source: http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2013/08/03/sports/doc51fda6475d8fc328845067.txt

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