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Son set mom's clothes on fire in NW Houston after she refused to pay for his pot
An 18-year-old allegedly started a fire in his mother's northwest Harris County apartment because she would not give him money to buy marijuana, authorities said.
John Carter is facing arson charges for setting his mother's clothes on fire around 11 a.m. Saturday at an apartment in the 15500 block of Ella, said Lt. Dean Hensley with the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office.
Damage to the apartment was limited to the clothing, Hensley said.
Carter is currently in the Harris County Jail in lieu of a $30,000 bail. His next scheduled court appearance is Monday.


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Senior James Burke (Scotch Plains, N.J.) scored a career-high 24 points and senior Will Tashman (Atherton, Calif.) added 23 to lead the MIT men's basketball team to an 83-45 win over the U.S. Coast Guard Academy this evening. In the first home New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference game of the season for the Engineers they were nearly unstoppable, shooting 70 percent from the floor, including hitting on 10 of 14 three-point attempts.
Coast Guard (1-11, 0-3 NEWMAC) drew first blood in the contest when senior Jimmy Knudsen (Ridge, N.Y.) drained a three on the Bears first shot of the game. MIT (11-3, 2-1 NEWMAC) came back using the inside game of sophomore Matt Redfield (Los Altos, Calif.) who scored six points of an 8-0 run by the Engineers that put them up 8-3 at the 17:12 mark.
Knudsen brought Coast Guard back within four at 10-6 on a jumper, but it would be as close as the Bears would get for the rest of the game as the MIT offense clicked into high gear. Tashman led the next surge for the Engineers; dropping in six points over a four minute span that resulted in an 11-0 MIT run that made it 21-6 with 11:44 left in the half.
Burke hit three three-point shots over the final 10 minutes of the half and Tashman added seven more points in the stretch as MIT continued to build its advantage. Coast Guard could not come up with a sustained run to put a dent into the Engineers lead and in the final minute of the half Burke hit a three and Tashman a free throw that put MIT up 49-25.
Hot outside shooting from Burke continued in the opening minutes of the second stanza he hit on his first three attempts in the first five minutes as MIT opened up a 66-31 cushion. It was just too big a deficit for Coast Guard to overcome. With the MIT defense holding the Bears to 36 percent shooting and just one three-point shot in the second half, Coast Guard could not make a dent in the Engineers lead for the rest of the game.
Burke, who hit 5-of-10 three-point attempts in his last outing, continued his torrid outside shooting against the Bears, hitting on eight of his nine attempts to account for all of his points. In addition to his 23 points, Tashman also led all players with nine rebounds to help MIT to a 31-23 edge on the boards. Redfield finished with 15 points and Kates added 11, with both players dishing out five assists.
Knudsen led Coast Guard with 13 points, with freshman Ryan McNeil (Plymouth, Ind.) also reaching double figures for the Bears with 10 points. NcNeil and sophomore Will Doyle (Clifton, Va.) each had four rebounds to lead Coast Guard.
MIT will continue at home in its next game, hosting Babson College on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in a NEWMAC matchup. Coast Guard will play a conference game at home on Saturday as well, hosting Clark University at 1:00 p.m.

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Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator
It doesn't say much about abusive charlatans, their enablers, and their victims, that we don't already know.
It doesn't say much about abusive charlatans, their enablers, and their victims, that we don't already know.
Ford v Ferrari delivers real cinema meat and potatoes.
Roger Ebert on James Ivory's "Howards End".
"The Ballad of Narayama" is a Japanese film of great beauty and elegant artifice, telling a story of startling cruelty. What a space it opens…
An article about today's noon premiere of a new movie about architect Benjamin Marshall at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
An article about the screening of Horace Jenkins' "Cane River" on Friday, November 1st, at the Academy Film Archive in Los Angeles.
An article about today's noon premiere of a new movie about architect Benjamin Marshall at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
A video essay celebrating Antonia Bird's maligned masterpiece, Ravenous.
A celebration of Yasujiro Ozu, as written by a Far Flung Correspondent from Egypt.
A Far Flung Correspondent weighs in on the MCU controversy.
A review of the new Hulu show imported from Channel 4, The Accident.
An essay about Robert De Niro, as excerpted from the online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
If for no other reason, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" deserves credit for providing the takeaway dialogue line of the year: "Nessie? You named my baby after the Loch Ness Monster?" Since the infant has been named Renesmee, what mother would so mistake her infant's nickname?
There are other laughs as this fifth and finally final installment grinds to a conclusion, but "Breaking Dawn, Part 2" must be one of the more serious entries in any major movie franchise. I suspect its audience, which takes these films very seriously indeed, will drink deeply of its blood. The sensational closing sequence cannot be accused of leaving a single loophole, not even some we didn't know were there.
This movie begins right after "Part 1" ended, and indeed director Bill Condon shot the films back to back. Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) awakens after giving birth to little Renesmee (Mackenzie Foy), the half-human, half-vampire daughter who was fathered by — but let's not get into that. Having now been fully transformed into a vampire to prevent her death in childbirth, Bella also has been miraculously transformed into a much more interesting character, physically superb and emotionally uninhibited.
We see the new Bella in an entertaining sequence when her husband, Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), takes her on a test drive, so to speak, as a vampire. She can run from place to place instantaneously, see details of nature in great and speeded-up detail, win in hand-to-paw combat with a mountain lion and has a taste for blood. That point is made in a scene when she and Edward see a mountain climber slip and dangle from his rope. In a flash, she's climbing the mountain barehanded, and my hopelessly idealistic assumption is that she was racing to save his life. Not precisely.
Edward shows Bella their new honeymoon cottage, which unlike most brides, she decides is "perfect" even before looking inside. When she does, it's stocked with wall to wall books, and you'll never guess which one she eventually takes down from its shelf. Never ever.
Edward and Bella spend a great deal of time posed around a living room with such as Jacob (Taylor Lautner), Emmett (Kellan Lutz), and a roll call of other major vampires (the movie ends with photo credits for every actor in the series). They exchange a great deal more dialogue than I required, but students of the Stephenie Meyer novels, who made this 700-page-plus volume a best-seller, really like that stuff, I guess.
The depiction of little Renesmee is rather curious. I learn that special effects were modeled on the actress to age her, and sometimes she looks a little curious to me. Also to her grandfather, Charlie Swan (Billy Burke), who observes, "My, how you've grown! You must be six inches taller!" And so she seems, although by my reckoning, it happened between Thanksgiving and Christmas. A human child like that, you take to see a specialist.
All leads up to a fraught climax between the Washington State vampires and the leaders, an Italian-based group named the Volturi, presented with some of the same trappings as an order of monks. They seem to be in charge of the vampire world, and are concerned that their secrets will get out now that a half-breed has been born among them. They're led by Aro (Michael Sheen), who even among top vampires, has an impressive presence. A few hundred Volturi square off against several dozen international vampires across a vast snowy plain, while one of the vampires says, "The redcoats are coming!" Well, he can be forgiven his mistake; he fought in earlier British invasions.
Look, the "Twilight" series is not my thing. As I wrote of "Twilight" (2008), "It's about a teenage boy trying to practice abstinence, and how, in the heat of the moment, it's really, really hard. And about a girl who wants to go all the way with him and doesn't care what might happen. He's so beautiful she would do anything for him. She is the embodiment of the sentiment, 'I'd die for you.' She is, like many adolescents, a thanatophile."
I have now seen something like 10 hours about these vampires as they progress through immortality, and I'd rather see either version of "Nosferatu" that many times. I must admit if you're going to bring the series to a close, "Part 2" does it about as well as it can be done. It must be hard for Summit Entertainment to drop the final curtain on a series that has grossed billions, but it bit the bullet, and I imagine fans will be pleased.
A Far Flung Correspondent weighs in on the MCU controversy.
A review of the new Star Wars spin-off, The Mandalorian.
Our staff choices for the best films from 2010 through 2019.
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No Roads Here: Corb Lund's Alberta
January 26 – April 28, 2013
From gambling to Mormonism, foothills ranching to early prohibition, and the early days of oil drilling to the toils of veterinary medicine on the prairies, No Roads Here: Corb Lund's Alberta is a personal exploration into the sometimes familiar but often unexpected details of Alberta's heritage.
Corb Lund is a Juno-winning musician who, together with his band, the Hurtin' Albertans, has won the hearts of fans across Canada with songs that tell enthralling stories and music that ranges from rockabilly to Western swing, cowboy balladry to country-rock. He is also known to throw in an occasional yodel.
Lund's own experience of growing up on horseback and raising cattle with his parents and grandparents in southern Alberta's foothills and prairies was reflected by Glenbow artifacts highlighting Alberta's rich ranching past. And images of his grandfather, two great uncles and an aunt in Glenbow's Archives illustrate only a few of the Lund family's contributions to Alberta's rodeo history. Lund himself is a fourth-generation cowboy. He rodeoed as a youngster and won his first prize money riding steers at age 10.
Nine songs written by Lund, culled from four of his albums, provided the inspiration for the exhibition. Chosen because they best represent Lund's unique take on Alberta, its history and its character, each song connects to a larger theme within the exhibition.
Listen to No Roads Here
The songs that inspired the exhibition:
- No Roads Here
- Brother Brigham, Brother Young
- Five-Dollar Bill
- Buckin' Horse Rider
- A Game In Town Like This
- The Truth Comes Out
- Little Foothills Heaven
- Horse Doctor Come Quick
- Roughest Neck Around
Corb Lund's website: http://corblund.com/


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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) Damian Eargle scored 18 points, Kendrick Perry had 14 points and 10 rebounds and Youngstown State beat Wright State 68-61 in Horizon League play on Wednesday night.
Blake Allen had 17 points and Kamren Belin 10 for Youngstown State (11-8, 3-3).
Jerran Young came off the bench to score 18 points for Wright State (14-6, 5-2), which had won six of its past seven games coming in. The Raiders had won nine of the past 10 games in the series.
The Penguins' previous victory over the Raiders came on Feb. 23, 2007.
Youngstown State shot 24 of 48 from the field to Wright State's 25 of 63 and made 15 of 19 from the line to the Raiders' 5 of 10.
The Penguins led 28-25 at the half and 43-33 with 13:07 to go. Wright State closed to 46-42 at 6:51, but that was as close as they got.


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The ABC Television Network announces highlights of its upcoming November sweeps programming, including special episodes of some of television's biggest hit series, ABC News' "All Access Nashville with Katie Couric," "The 46th Annual CMA Awards" and "The 40th Anniversary American Music Awards," the 500th episode of "America's Funniest Home Videos" and the premiere of new series "Malibu Country."
Editors please note: What follows is a chronological listing of programming highlights (all times Eastern); this is not a complete list of all programs airing during November sweep.
"THE VIEW" - Headline-making guests, pop culture and political conversations, the return of Budget Week and a contest/sweepstakes that searches for the most hilarious housewife are just a few of the highlights featured in November on ABC's "The View." Lindsay Lohan ("Liz & Dick") will sit down for an interview with hosts Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd, as the actress talks about her role portraying Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor. "The View" continues to welcome eliminated cast members from "Dancing with the Stars: All Stars," and takes a behind-the-scenes look at ABC's seductive new address from the set of "666 Park Avenue" with guest star Whoopi Goldberg. The show's "Red, White and View" campaign is front and center as the Presidential election reaches the home stretch. And on the heels of the successful "How Funny Are You?" contest, giving viewers the chance to step up to the mike and showcase their comedic talents, the spotlight now is on finding the funniest housewife. Plus, just in time for the holiday season, co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck creates looks for under $100 during popular Budget Week, showcasing fashions for less, tips and affordable deals. "The View" airs MONDAY-FRIDAY (11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., ET).
"THE CHEW" - "The Chew" kicks off its month-long Thanksgiving celebration from turkey preparation to stuffing, desserts and sides. Celebrity guests include Reba, star of ABC's "Malibu Country" (Tuesday, Nov. 6), and Nancy Lee Grahn of ABC's "General Hospital" (Thursday, Nov. 8). On Wednesday, Nov. 21, "The Chew" unveils a "Very Special Thanksgiving" when hosts Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Carla Hall, Clinton Kelly and Daphne Oz share their favorite recipes, dining etiquette and entertaining tips for the Thanksgiving holiday. "The Chew" airs MONDAY-FRIDAY (1:00-2:00 p.m., ET).
"GENERAL HOSPITAL" - November is about family on ABC's "General Hospital," with family secrets that will change what everyone thought to be true, and includes a bittersweet goodbye. The Quartermaine, Scorpio and Corinthos families are shocked as loved ones return in body and in spirit. The truth is revealed about the mysterious Duke Lavery, while Patrick tries to move on with his life. The Quartermaines' Thanksgiving tradition continues as they give thanks for all that is involved in being a family - the good, the bad and everything in between... the circle of life. The November storylines coincide with the surprising return of fan favorite Sean Kanan. "General Hospital" airs MONDAY-FRIDAY (2:00-3:00 p.m., ET).
"JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE" - Jimmy Kimmel kicks off his November sweeps with First Lady Michelle Obama and Halle Berry before going live from his birthplace - Brooklyn, NY -- Oct. 29 through Nov. 2. Kimmel loads that week with NY-centric guests such as David Letterman, Chris Rock, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Kelly Ripa ("LIVE with Kelly and Michael") and Tracy Morgan. Musical performances from Brooklyn include Alicia Keys, Vampire Weekend, The Avett Brothers featuring the Brooklyn Philharmonic and Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings. Kimmel goes back to the house he grew up in to visit his stoop, tracks down bullies from his youth to face them as an adult, and even returns to his elementary school to perform lie detector tests on the current students. Sweeps also brings such guests as Robert Pattison and Stephenie Meyer from "Twilight Saga," Kristie Alley, Daniel Craig, Jessica Lange, Christina Applegate, Mel Brooks, Eric Stonestreet ("Modern Family"), L.A. Reid, Adam Pally ("Happy Endings"), Suraj Sharma ("Life of Pi"), Dave Salmoni and eliminated "Dancing with the Stars" contestants. Musical performances by Jason Aldean, Ne-Yo, Morrissey, Soundgarden and many more. "Jimmy Kimmel Live" airs MONDAY-FRIDAY (12:00 a.m. - 1:06 a.m., ET). "Jimmy Kimmel Live" moves to 11:35 p.m. starting on January 8.
"LAST RESORT" - "Skeleton Crew" - In an attempt to end the standoff on Sainte Marina, Marcus and Sam enter into tense negotiations with the U.S. Government. Meanwhile, when a critical system fails, Grace must take command of the Colorado on a perilous repair operation, on "Last Resort," THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET).
"GREY'S ANATOMY" - "I Saw Her Standing There" - Aware that Derek might never operate again, Meredith stops talking about the surgeries she's performing. Meanwhile, Richard calls on Dr. Catherine Avery to help him perform a complicated procedure, as things continue to heat up between Jackson and April; and Arizona's struggle to accept her fate forces Callie and Alex to face their guilt, on "Grey's Anatomy," THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET).
"SCANDAL" - "Beltway Unbuckled" - A DC college student goes missing and her grieving parents come to Pope & Associates for help. Meanwhile David is still investigating the Cytron case and gets help from a very surprising source; and in the White House, Fitz feels the pressure as Mellie proves once again that she's a political powerhouse, on ABC's "Scandal," THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET).
"SHARK TANK" - "Episode 407" - The Sharks are taken on an emotional journey with a personal stylist from Santa Monica, CA as she passionately explains why she started her modern day slip business. Also, a man from Folcroft, PA believes his scrubbing tool will make everyday cleaning easier; a pet-loving couple from Denver, CO pitch their dog-friendly frozen yogurt; and two men from Camas, WA ride into the Tank ready to pitch their hands-free, electric unicycle. In a follow up segment, Mark and Hanna Lim from Pasadena, CA give an update on their "Lollacup" drinking cup, which Robert Herjavec and Mark Cuban invested in during Season 3, on "Shark Tank," FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 (8:00-9:01 p.m., ET).
"ALL ACCESS NASHVILLE WITH KATIE COURIC" - Katie Couric puts on her cowboy boots for an hour-long special, "All Access Nashville with Katie Couric," giving viewers an exclusive all-access pass to the homes and private lives of Country Music's biggest stars, including Taylor Swift, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert with the Pistol Annies. Additionally, viewers will hear from Luke Bryan, Martina McBride, Jason Aldean and more on the greatest female Country singers of all time. A Special Edition of "20/20," "All Access Nashville with Katie Couric" airs FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 (9:01-10:00 p.m., ET). ABC News' Amy Robach and Chris Connelly also contribute to the hour.
"ONCE UPON A TIME" - "The Doctor" - While Regina continues to try to stop using her magic in an attempt to win back Henry's affections, she begins seeing what she believes is a ghost from her past; and when Mary Margaret and Emma discover a lone survivor from an ogre massacre, Emma begins to question whether or not he's telling the truth. Meanwhile, in the fairytale land that was, Regina finds herself failing at learning the dark arts from a dark master because something from her past is preventing her from using her magic for evil, on "Once Upon a Time," SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET).
"REVENGE" - "Forgiveness" - Faces from the past are reemerging all around the Hamptons, and for Victoria and Emily it brings on different kinds of trouble and significance. Meanwhile Jack's sense of duty grows exponentially, and Padma makes a move that could have major ramifications for Nolcorp, on "Revenge," SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET).
"666 PARK AVENUE" - "A Crowd of Demons" - As Olivia works to put the finishing touches on the lobby for the annual Drake Halloween costume gala, it brings to mind another memorable Halloween night in 1929, when murder and mayhem reigned in the building. However, now it's Jane who finds herself in the crosshairs of the spirit from the suitcase. Meanwhile, Gavin receives cryptic texts from an unknown source threatening Olivia's safety; and Henry meets a media consultant interested in propelling his political career; a jealous Brian questions Louise about her rendezvous with Dr. Evans while she was recovering from her elevator accident; and one of Gavin's most crucial personal possessions goes missing, on "666 Park Avenue," SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET).
"DANCING WITH THE STARS: ALL-STARS" - "1506" - MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET)
"CASTLE" - "Probable Cause" - While investigating a shocking ritualistic murder, Beckett and her team uncover surprising evidence linking Castle to the killing. As the evidence against him mounts, loyalties are tested, and when surprising revelations come to light, Beckett begins to wonder how well she really knows her new lover and partner of four years, on "Castle," MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET).
"DANCING WITH THE STARS: ALL-STARS: THE RESULTS SHOW" - "1506A" - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 (8:00-9:01 p.m., ET)
"HAPPY ENDINGS" - "Sabado Free-Gante" - Dave and Alex go apartment hunting, but their inability to commit to a place puts their real estate agent (guest star Rachael Harris) to the ultimate test. Meanwhile, Jane takes negotiations to crazy levels when she helps Penny shops for a car; and professional freeloader Max shows a cash-strapped Brad how to spend the perfect Saturday in Chicago with no money at all, on "Happy Endings," TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 (9:01-9:31 p.m., ET). Rob Corddry guest stars as the Car Czar.
"DON'T TRUST THE B----- IN APARTMENT 23" - "Love and Monsters... " - Halloween is June's favorite holiday, and even more so this year now that she is single! However when she discovers that Chloe plays elaborate Halloween "tricks" every year, June becomes consumed with stopping her before Chloe really hurts someone she might actually care about. Meanwhile due to a deep-rooted childhood fear of Halloween, James throws his annual Halloween "Positivity" Party, on "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23," TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 (9:31-10:00 p.m., ET).
"PRIVATE PRACTICE" - "The Next Episode" - A reality show centered around Sam sheds some light on issues in his colleagues' personal lives. Meanwhile, Sam's mother (Alfre Woodard) seeks his help after her boss (Richard Roundtree) falls ill; and the search continues for a girl who went missing from St. Ambrose, on "Private Practice," TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET).
"IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN" - The classic animated Halloween-themed PEANUTS special, "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" (OAD on ABC 10/30/01), created by late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, will air WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET). In the 1966 animated special, The PEANUTS gang celebrates Halloween, with Linus hoping that, finally, he will be visited by The Great Pumpkin, while Charlie Brown is invited to a Halloween party. Cast members include Peter Robbins (Charlie Brown) and Christopher Shea (Linus). The cast also includes Sally Dryer as Lucy, Chris Doran as Schroeder, Bill Melendez as Snoopy, Kathy Steinberg as Sally, Tracy Stratford as Violet and Ann Altieri as Frieda. "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" was executive-produced by Lee Mendelson and created and written by Charles M. Schulz. Bill Melendez is the producer and director and Vince Guaraldi is the music composer.
"THE NEIGHBORS" - "Larry Bird and the Iron Throne" - Jackie Joyner-Kersee tries her best to help as Debbie whips herself into a frenzy planning the perfect birthday for little Abby. Meanwhile Larry shadows Lenny at work for a day, and a smitten Reggie Jackson tries to find the perfect gift for Amber (even if it isn't her birthday), on "The Neighbors," WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET).
"MODERN FAMILY" - "Yard Sale" - Jay and Gloria hold a yard sale to help Manny and Luke with their school's charity fundraiser, and the entire family pitches in: Phil feels pressured to both sell and buy something, Mitch and Cam help Claire assess Alex's new 'boy friend,' and Manny finds an old trunk that hides a secret Gloria wants to see remain a secret, on "Modern Family," WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET).
"SUBURGATORY" - "Ryan's Song" - When Lisa feels guilty for not telling Ryan that he's adopted, she agrees to help him pursue Tessa. Lisa's generosity leaves Ryan believing that he must be dying of "Ryan disease." Meanwhile George and Dallas go on their first date, but in her nervousness she invites her life coach, Tabitha (Jon H. Benjamin), to join them -- which puts George off -- and Tessa agrees to babysit for Opus while Noah and Carmen attend an opera, on "Suburgatory," WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 (9:31-10:00 p.m., ET).
"NASHVILLE" - "We Live in Two Different Worlds" - Rayna and Teddy's relationship is tested when Rayna performs with Deacon at Teddy's campaign fundraiser and a woman from Teddy's past (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) shows up with a secret. Meanwhile, Juliette tries to burnish her image with an appearance on "Good Morning America" and is interviewed by Robin Roberts; Gunnar makes a connection with his publisher's assistant, Hailey; and Teddy and Coleman agree to take the moral high ground during the campaign -- but will it last? "Nashville" airs WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET).
"COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS" - "The 46th Annual CMA Awards," hosted for the fifth year by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, will air live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET). Country Music superstars Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Kelly Clarkson, Little Big Town, Brad Paisley, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert and The Zac Brown Band are confirmed to perform at "Country Music's Biggest Night(TM)."
"LAST MAN STANDING" - SEASON PREMIERE - "Voting" - Mike does all he can to persuade first-time voter Mandy to vote for Governor Romney in the upcoming presidential election. But when he lobbies her heavily, he finds himself going up against her older sister, Kristin, and Boyd's father, Ryan, who are just as enthusiastic for President Obama and disagree with Mike's trying to influence Mandy. While they all battle for Mandy's vote, Vanessa remains neutral in the interest of family harmony, on the Season Premiere of "Last Man Standing," FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 (8:00-8:31 p.m., ET).
"MALIBU COUNTRY" - SERIES PREMIERE - "Pilot" -- Country music superstar and actress Reba returns to network television in the new ABC comedy series, "Malibu Country," premiering FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 (8:31-9:00 p.m., ET). In the premiere episode, "Pilot," Reba very publicly discovers that her country music legend husband, Bobby Gallagher, has been cheating on her. Determined to get a fresh start and perhaps revive her own country music career, Reba packs up her sharp-tongued mother and two kids and drives cross country to live in Bobby's Malibu beach-front party pad. Once there, gregarious and over-sharing neighbor Kim immediately reaches out with an offer to mentor Reba as she adjusts to Southern California. With a new home and a much more liberal west coast set of rules, Reba, her kids and mom welcome the change, but soon realize that the open-mindedness of Southern California goes much farther than they'd expected.
"SHARK TANK" - "Episode 410" - Seth MacFarlane ("Family Guy" creator; host of "The 85th Annual Academy Awards," airing Sunday, February 24, 2013 on ABC) comes to the Tank to support his friend and horseback riding teacher from Sylmar, CA, who claims he has built a better fly trap. A mother from Walnut Creek, CA found inspiration when her little girl burnt her bottom on a hot swing, motivating mom to create a multi-functional child cover that can serve as a seat protector, car shade and more. Also, Lori and Daymond find the idea of a unique food storage container worth sinking their teeth into, and fight each other for a piece of it, much to the delight of the San Francisco, CA based entrepreneur. In a follow-up segment, Barbara Lampugnale from West Hartford, CT gives an update on NailPak, an all-in-one manicure system which Lori invested in during Season 3, on "Shark Tank," FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET).
"ONCE UPON A TIME" - "Tallahassee" - With the hopes of finding a magical compass that could help her and Mary Margaret get back to Storybrooke, Emma takes a journey with a not-too-trustworthy Captain Hook up a treacherous beanstalk in an attempt to steal the item from a murderous giant (Jorge Garcia, "Lost"). Meanwhile, Emma's past is revealed to be anything but magical when she meets up with a fellow thief who wants to make an honest woman out of her, on "Once Upon a Time," SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET).
"REVENGE" - "Illusion" - The ties that bind Victoria and Conrad are tested as they reaffirm their loyalties and commitment to each other. Meanwhile the all-too-knowing Mason Treadwell digs deeper as Emily and Amanda struggle to keep their pasts a secret, on "Revenge," SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET).
"666 PARK AVENUE" - "Diabolic" - The aftermath of the Dorans' Halloween party leaves everyone with an emotional and psychological hangover. Jane, traumatized by the terror she experienced, is even more devastated by the lack of support not only from the detectives investigating the case, but from Henry, leading to repercussions in their relationship. Meanwhile, Dr. Evans, who suffers from a gambling addiction, becomes beholden to Gavin in order to pay off a large debt. Finally, Gavin tracks down the person responsible for endangering Olivia and stealing his property, and is determined to end the trouble or risk losing The Drake and everything he owns. And in one horrifying moment, Jane pieces together how is she is connected to the history of the building, on "666 Park Avenue," SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET).
"DANCING WITH THE STARS: ALL-STARS" - "1507" - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET).
"CASTLE" - "The Final Frontier" - When a body is found at a sci-fi convention, Castle and Beckett are warped into the heart of fandom -- a world of egotistic celebrities, diehard costumed fans and enough drama for two galaxies, on "Castle," MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET). Armin Shimerman ("Star Trek: Deep Space Nine"), Ed Quinn ("Eureka"), Christina Moore ("True Blood"), Erin Way ("Alphas") and Chris McKenna ("One Life to Live") guest star in this episode, which is directed by Jonathan Frakes ("Star Trek: The Next Generation").
"THE MIDDLE" - "The Safe" - Frankie is made an example of in front of the entire class when she doesn't make a good impression on her first day of dental assisting school with no-nonsense teacher Mrs. Armwood (Jane Kaczmarek, "Malcolm in the Middle"). Meanwhile, because Axl's broken foot may end any chance of his receiving a college sports scholarship, Frankie and Mike insist that he up his grades and get himself a tutor; and Sue and Brick think they've stumbled upon an expensive item inside an old safe and try to get big bucks for it from a local pawn store employee (Rick Harrison, "Pawn Stars"), on "The Middle," WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET).
"THE NEIGHBORS" - "50 Shades of Green" - Marty and Debbie find out all the facts of alien love when Zabvronian mating season coincides with their wedding anniversary. Debbie longs for a little more romance in her marriage after she learns about the more cerebral Zabvronian way, while Jackie Joyner-Kersee is fascinated by humans' more physical approach. Meanwhile, a handsome jock invites Amber to a make-out party and she decides to go, with Reggie Jackson tagging along, on "The Neighbors," WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET).
"MODERN FAMILY" - "Arrested" - Phil and Claire get the dreaded late night call that Haley has been arrested for under-aged drinking, so they bring Mitchell, the family lawyer, in tow to the police station. Cameron stays back to watch over Alex and Luke, but they get into some crazy mishaps under his care. Meanwhile, Jay gets out of baby shopping with Gloria, but ends up having to deal with a surprise visit from Dede, and tries to scoot her out before Gloria gets home to prevent Dede from seeing that she's pregnant and to avoid the potential blowback, on "Modern Family," WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET).
"SUBURGATORY" - "Foam Finger" - When Dalia decides that her dad's fiancée is her new best friend, the KKK (Kimantha, Kenzie and Kaitlyn) are lost without their leader and turn to Tessa and Lisa. As Dalia struggles with her emotions over her dad's elopement, she turns to Evan for support, and it's up to Tessa to help her regain her confidence and friends. Meanwhile, George and Dallas get intimate, but it's not really what George envisions, on "Suburgatory," WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 (9:31-10:00 p.m., ET).
"NASHVILLE" - "Move it On Over" - Rayna considers moving on after Deacon starts to set boundaries in their relationship; Juliette struggles with her mom's addictions and Deacon offers a helping hand -- which leads to difficult memories from his past; Teddy is worried that his mayoral campaign will be derailed when his past with Peggy and his financial troubles border on being exposed; and tension with Avery and Gunnar is at a boiling point, as Scarlet feels the pressure to pick her path, on "Nashville," WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET).
"LAST RESORT" - "Another Fine Navy Day" - The crew is hit with an attack by an unknown force unlike anything they've seen before. As confusion and aggression take hold, Marcus and Sam can no longer trust their own senses even as they race to save the sub and defend the island, on "Last Resort," THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET).
"GREY'S ANATOMY" - "Beautiful Doom" - In this Meredith & Cristina-centric episode, the two friends continue to cope with life after the plane crash and their ever-growing responsibilities at their respective hospitals. As Meredith juggles taking care of Zola with a case that hits close to home, Cristina assists Dr. Thomas on a challenging heart surgery, on "Grey's Anatomy," THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) .
"SCANDAL" - "All Roads Lead to Fitz" - When the wife of a governor is raped, the governor takes the law into his own hands and then asks Olivia and her team to come in and clean up his mess. Meanwhile, both Cyrus and the President are caught off-guard when Cyrus' husband, James, decides to return to his career as a journalist covering the White House, on ABC's "Scandal," THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET).
"LAST MAN STANDING" - "Dodgeball Club" - When Boyd gets in trouble at school for playing dodgeball, which his fellow kindergarteners were banned from playing, Mike thinks this is another sign that parents are raising a generation of wimps. So unbeknownst to Kristin and Ryan and contrary to their values, Mike forms a secret afterschool dodgeball club for Boyd and the neighborhood kids, on "Last Man Standing," FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 (8:00-8:31 p.m., ET).
"SHARK TANK" -- "408" - A young entrepreneur from Burbank, CA shows how his motorized vehicle suit can take you from walking to driving in an instant. Emmy Award-winning comedy writer Bruce Vilanch demonstrates how a virtual classroom designed by a Key West, FL entrepreneur can teach technology to Baby Boomers. Also, two grandmothers from Yelm, CA hope to make a sweet deal with their sugar free candy chips. And a man from San Francisco, CA tells the real estate-savvy Sharks how his search engine can find homes for sale that will provide high returns. In a follow up segment, Jeffrey Cohen gives an update on his Voyage-Air foldable guitar, a business the Sharks turned down in Season 1 -- but he later returned to the Tank and made a deal with Kevin O'Leary -- on "Shark Tank," FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET).
"AMERICA'S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS" - "Episode 2306" - "America's Funniest Home Videos" will be celebrating the show's 500th episode, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 (7:00-8:00 p.m., ET).
"ONCE UPON A TIME" - "Child of the Moon" - Ruby's fear about turning into a wolf during the first curse-free Storybrooke full moon is confirmed when one of the town's residents is viciously murdered, and Ruby is the prime suspect; Decker - aka King George - threatens to expose David as a shepherd, not a prince, and not fit to run the town as sheriff; and Leroy stumbles upon some treasure in the Storybrooke mine that could help bring Mary Margaret and Emma back into our world. Meanwhile, in the fairytale land that was, Red Riding Hood finds a kindred spirit in Anita (Annabeth Gish), a charismatic and mysterious leader of a pack of humans who, like Red, turn out to be wolves, on "Once Upon a Time," SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET).
"REVENGE" - "Penance" - Things get complicated as Mason Treadwell delves further into Emily's past while Kara begins to unravel, putting the Graysons in her crosshairs, on "Revenge," SUNDAY,
NOVEMBER 11 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET).
"666 PARK AVENUE" - "Downward Spiral" - Henry's political career continues to rise when he receives a special commendation from the Mayor for his heroic actions. However his exultation is tempered by Jane's ever-changing mood about staying at The Drake, where she no longer feels safe. Meanwhile, Jane discovers that both Nona and her missing grandmother, Lottie Clark, have mysterious connections to the building; Brian determines that Alexis has been duplicitous when it comes to Louise and her "affair" with Dr. Evans; and back at the hospital, the good doctor learns the unethical terms of his payback to Gavin in exchange for his help. Finally, Jane and Nona discover one of The Drake's ultimate secrets as they search for Lottie - a secret that will change Jane's life forever -- on "666 Park Avenue," SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET).
"DANCING WITH THE STARS: ALL-STARS" - "1508" - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET)
"CASTLE" - "Swan Song" - When the lead guitarist of a rock band is murdered, the documentary crew that were following the band turn their cameras on Castle, Beckett and the team as they try to solve the case. The result is a documentary style episode of "Castle," which offers us a unique glimpse at our characters as they navigate a world that goes far beyond the rock & roll stage, on "Castle," MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET). Thomas Howell ("The Amazing Spider-Man," "Southland") guest stars as the leader of a cult that the victim belonged to and wanted to leave.
"DANCING WITH THE STARS: ALL-STARS: THE RESULTS SHOW" - "1508A" - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 (8:00-9:01 p.m., ET)
"HAPPY ENDINGS" - "Boys II Menorah" - Max has been working the Bar Mitzvah circuit as the professional "hype guy" -- emceeing, getting the crowd excited and up and dancing. Penny convinces Brad to give it a try and partner up with Max, but when Brad turns out to be quite good, a little jealousy and tension begins to brew between the duo. Meanwhile, Jane encourages Dave and Alex to make a concerted effort not to take their relationship for granted this time around, but each of their separate attempts at romantic gestures seem to go right over the other's head, on "Happy Endings," TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 (9:01-9:31 p.m., ET).
"DON'T TRUST THE B---- IN APARTMENT 23" - "Sexy People... " - June is obsessed with People magazine's annual Sexiest Man Alive issue, though Chloe tells her she shouldn't be such a sheep by letting others tell her what's hot and sexy. To prove her point, and in true Chloe fashion, she swoops into the People magazine offices to put James on the cover this year. James is thrilled by the prospect, and now June suddenly finds him irresistibly attractive, on "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23," TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 (9:31-10:00 p.m., ET).
"PRIVATE PRACTICE" - "Apron Strings" - In this Addison-centric episode, her role as a parent is challenged when Henry's biological mother reappears and asks to be more involved in her young son's life. Meanwhile Addison reconnects with her mentor, who shares a very painful secret, on "Private Practice," TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET).
"THE MIDDLE" - "Thanksgiving IV" - Frankie tries to do a good deed for Thanksgiving by inviting a couple of Marines to celebrate the holiday with her family. But with Frankie's parents, Pat and Tag (Marsha Mason and Jerry Van Dyke), constantly bickering, the good deed may not go unpunished. Meanwhile, as Axl grapples with his growing feelings for tutor Cassidy, he receives the good news that his foot is healed and he can play in the big game; Sue tries to track down the thief who has stolen the chicken head off of her school mascot uniform; and Brick becomes mesmerized by a book on the making of the film "Love Story," on "The Middle," WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET).
"THE NEIGHBORS" - "Thanksgiving is for the Bird-Kersees" - Debbie wants her family's first Thanksgiving at their new home to be different from Thanksgivings past, so she convinces Marty to un-invite his parents (Stacy Keach guest stars as Marty's father, Dominick) and decides to invite Larry, Jackie, Reggie and Dick over for the holiday instead. Unfortunately, despite his promise to Debbie, Marty caves to parental pressure and confirms his mother and father will be on hand for Turkey Day. Meanwhile, after learning the meaning of the holiday, Dick secretly invites Jackie's estranged sisters, Venus and Serena, to make an appearance. Thanksgiving Day is anything but normal with the crazy alien neighbors, alien and human in-laws, and the Weavers all under one roof, on "The Neighbors," WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET).
"NASHVILLE" - "You're Gonna Change (Or I'm Gonna Leave)" - Rayna wants to change her sound and seeks out the help of a highly successful music producer, Liam McGuinnis, played by Michiel Huisman ("Treme"); Juliette goes on a sham date with a squeaky-clean NFL quarterback as a PR move for her tarnished image; meanwhile, Lamar's plan to delay Coleman with a police traffic stop on his way to an important photo op for both candidates works too well, and Scarlett's relationship with Avery gets rocky, on "Nashville," WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET).
"LAST RESORT" - "Nuke It Out" - As Marcus and Sam hunt for the traitor in their ranks who stole their nuclear launch key, Prosser disobeys orders and starts a small war he can't control. Meanwhile Grace and James must work together to defuse a dangerous situation, as back in DC. Christine is indicted as Sam's co-conspirator, on "Last Resort," THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET).
"GREY'S ANATOMY" - "Second Opinion" - As the doctors continue with their lawsuit, they're forced to confront the realities of their injuries. Meanwhile, Bailey tricks Arizona into helping her with a pediatric case, and Cristina tries to find normalcy in her new environment, on "Grey's Anatomy," THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET).
"SCANDAL" - "Spies Like Us" - Olivia receives an anonymous letter containing a coded warning which could expose Huck's dark past. Meanwhile another Pope & Associates secret has already been exposed and Olivia asks Harrison to step up and handle it. And in the White House, Cyrus and Fitz are dealing with the ramifications of Cyrus' husband's first front page news story, on ABC's "Scandal," THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET).
"THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS" - "The 40th Anniversary American Music Awards" will air SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) live from the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE. The event will once again feature a star-studded lineup of the music industry's top artists and live performances - including Christina Aguilera -- while celebrating 40 years of "AMA" history and memorable moments. "The 40th Anniversary American Music Awards" will honor artists in the categories of Pop/Rock, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Soul/R&B, Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Latin, Contemporary Inspirational and, for the first year ever, Electronic Dance Music. Nominees include top stars like Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Drake, Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, One Direction, Usher, Carrie Underwood, Katy Perry, Chris Brown, Pitbull, Taylor Swift and many, many more. For the sixth year, fans will determine the winners by online voting at www.AMA.ABC.com. "The 40th Anniversary American Music Awards" will be produced by Larry Klein and executive producers Allen Shapiro and Orly Adelson of dick clark productions, inc.
"DANCING WITH THE STARS: ALL-STARS" - "1509" - MONDAY, NOV. 19 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET)
"CASTLE" - "After Hours" - In the aftermath of a disastrous "Meet the Parents" dinner, a bickering Castle and Beckett are sent to retrieve the only witness to a murder, but they get ambushed and are forced to take the witness on the run. Stranded in the middle of the night in a bad part of town, with no phone, badge or gun, Castle and Beckett must find a way to protect him from a team of mobsters -- that is, if they don't kill each other first -- on "Castle," MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET).
"DANCING WITH THE STARS: ALL-STARS: THE RESULTS SHOW" - "1509A" - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 (8:00-9:01 p.m., ET)
"HAPPY ENDINGS" - "More Like Stanksgiving" - Alex and Dave host Thanksgiving dinner at their new place, and Dave gets a little sidetracked by his desire to share his heritage with his friends and give them a real Navajo Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, Max gets his hands on a copy of the lost season of "The Real World" that he and Brad were on. The whole gang sits down and takes a walk down memory lane to when and how they all met 10 years ago -- but also gain some added insight on things they weren't aware of -- on "Happy Endings," TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 (9:01-9:31 p.m., ET).
"DON'T TRUST THE B---- IN APARTMENT 23" - "It's a Miracle... " - Chloe and June have different feelings about Thanksgiving - Chloe hates it, June loves it. Sadly, June can't afford to fly home this year, so Chloe persuades June to come with her to her parents' house for the holiday -- but under the most strange and awkward conditions. Meanwhile, James volunteers at an exclusive celebrity soup kitchen in order to get a photo op, and is unpleasantly surprised when he and Luther get roped into actually working, on "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23," TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 (9:31-10:00 p.m., ET).
"PRIVATE PRACTICE" - "The World According to Jake" - Upon hearing that he must meet with Henry's social worker during a home visit, Jake fears that an incident in his past will come to light. Meanwhile, Addison becomes skeptical of Jake's needy patient and James continues to pursue Amelia, on "Private Practice," TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET).
"A CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING" - ABC will kick off the holiday season with the classic half-hour animated Thanksgiving-themed PEANUTS special, "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving," created by late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET). A special bonus cartoon from Charles M. Schulz, "This Is America, Charlie Brown: The Mayflower Voyagers," will air with the PEANUTS classic. In the special, history comes to animated screen life in a captivating and informative program about the Mayflower voyagers. In the 1973 special, "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving," Charlie Brown wants to do something special for the gang. However the dinner he arranges is a disaster when the caterers, Snoopy and Woodstock, prepare toast and popcorn as the main dish. Humiliated, it will take all of Marcie's persuasive powers to salvage the holiday for Charlie Brown.


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By John DiPietro
1976. It was our country's bicentennial, Jimmy Carter was elected president, "Rocky" was the big movie that year and Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci attained the first-ever perfect scores in Olympic gymnastics. Oh, and Honda introduced the Accord.
Joining the successful but diminutive Civic, the larger Accord was a smash success right away. Having felt the sting of an oil crisis a few years prior and realizing that, indeed, fossil fuel is a finite entity, Americans began seriously considering (and buying) small, economical cars. With the Civic, Honda had quickly established itself as a builder of a high-quality, fun-to-drive, dependable and fuel-stingy little car. The Accord took this concept to a higher level by offering more room, style and power while still being economical, reliable and easy to park.
Initially available only in two-door hatchback form, the Accord rode a 93.7-inch wheelbase, weighed about 2,000 pounds and sported a clean, uncluttered body style. The interior layout featured a combination of comfortable seating, logical control/gauge placements and high-quality switchgear. These characteristics would all become associated with Honda in the years to come. Another reason for the Accord's success was the car's generous standard equipment list (for the mid-1970s, anyway), which included features such as AM/FM stereo radio, rear defroster/wiper/washer and remote hatch release.
With an output of 68 horsepower, the Accord's 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine pales in comparison to some "economy" cars of today that have double this output from their four bangers. But remember, back in '76 many American V8s were struggling to put out 140 horses. A unique feature of the Accord's engine was Honda's CVCC head design that promoted cleaner, more efficient combustion. The CVCC design, introduced a year earlier on the Civic, did not require a catalytic converter nor unleaded fuel to meet emissions standards. Nearly every other U.S. market car underwent the change to exhaust catalysts and unleaded-only fuel requirements the year before. Transmission choice consisted of the standard, slick-shifting five-speed manual gearbox or a two-speed "Hondamatic" that blunted any attempts at peppy performance.
There were no changes in the Accord's sophomore year, 1977.
An LX version debuted in 1978 and had standard luxury accoutrements such as velour upholstery, air conditioning and a digital clock (the last item was a big deal back then). Accord's popularity grew rapidly as sales rose from 18,643 in 1976 to over 120,000 for 1978.
1979 saw the logical expansion of the Accord family with the addition of a four-door sedan, aimed to do battle with the likes of Toyota's Corona and Mazda's "new" 626. Though it shared the same platform and wheelbase as the two-door hatchback coupe, the sedan was nearly 9 inches longer due to the three-box body style. Unlike the coupe, the sedan came only in one trim level; an "LX" version was still five years away. The engine grew in size to nearly 1.8 liters and output went up to 72 horsepower. Other improvements included the addition of an oil cooler, power steering and a tachometer to the standard features list, a larger radiator and more efficient exhaust system.
Other than the optional automatic transmission having three speeds instead of the former two, and minor cosmetic upgrades, not much else changed for 1980.
In 1981 a full-blown luxury trim level, called the SE, was offered. Sending out the first- generation Accord in style, the SE stocked an Accord Sedan with leather seating, power windows and door locks, alloy wheels and a sound system with cassette deck. Though this may not seem like a big deal now, back in 1981 manual window cranks and vinyl seats were typical for small cars while leather seats were reserved for big American luxury cars or expensive European makes such as BMW.
As far as pricing went, a 1976 Accord was $3,995. By 1980 the base hatchback's price had gone up 50 percent, to $5,949, and the LX version was $1,000 more. The 1980 Accord Sedan was $6,515. Unfortunately for consumers, demand for the early Accords was greater than supply, so dealers would typically add a second window sticker next to Honda's. Appearing on this second sticker would be vastly overpriced dealer-added options such as pinstripes, mud flaps and rustproofing. And, as if this wasn't bad enough, sometimes this huge profit "tool" (the second sticker) wouldn't even show anything tangible being added to the car, just the letters "A.D.M.U" (which stood for Additional Dealer Mark-Up) or the words "Market Value Adjustment" followed by a dollar amount that could oftentimes exceed $1,000. Nonetheless, people were willing to pay a premium to drive this jewel of a small car.
Making a good thing even better, Honda revamped the Accord for 1982. Increases in the wheelbase (by about 3 inches) and length (by less than 2 inches) provided more room for rear seat occupants. And a restyled body and interior presented a more upscale look and feel than the first generation. Under the fancy new skin (and aside from a slight increase in horsepower for the 1.8-liter engine from 72 to 75 hp), the Accord was basically unchanged, with mechanical components carried over from 1981. Pricing for the '82 Accords was $7,399 for the base two-door hatchback, $8,245 for the four-door sedan and $8,449 for the LX version of the two-door.
1982 also saw the start of Accord production in the U.S. Now those folks who wanted to "buy American" but really wanted a Honda had the best of both worlds. By 1991, this Marysville, Ohio, plant had produced over 350,000 automobiles for American consumers.
1983 brought one major improvement; a four-speed automatic replaced the three-speed unit. Other than that, the 1983 Accords were similar to the 1982s.
Found under the hood of the freshened 1984 Accord was a new 1.8-liter engine good for 11 more horsepower over the '83 models, for a total of 86 ponies. Honda did away with the CVCC head design, as more stringent emissions standards required a new approach and the use of a catalytic converter. The body's facelift included a new grille and headlights along with smoother, more integrated bumpers. The two-door models also received suspension revisions that imparted sportier handling. An LX Sedan was added to the lineup, fully equipped with A/C, power windows and door locks, and a four-speaker stereo with cassette deck.
1985 was the last year for the second-generation Accord, and as before, Honda offered a special version of the four-door to celebrate (and probably to generate more interest/sales for a design at the end of its life cycle). This time it was called the "SE-i," the small "i" indicating that the engine's induction was by fuel injection, as opposed to the other Accords, which had a carburetor to handle feeding duties. A healthy increase of 24 horsepower added a bit of sizzle to the decked-out SE-i, which also had exclusive alloy wheels, bronze-tinted glass and leather seating added to the LX's already substantial standard features.
Accord took a big jump up-market with the introduction of the 1986 version. Bigger and better was the theme, with an increase of nearly 6 inches in the wheelbase and 3 inches in overall length. Weight for an LX Sedan increased nearly 200 pounds; from 2,341 lbs. for a 1985 to 2,529 lbs. for the new 1986. The new Accord also had a much sleeker look, with pop-up headlights (unusual on a sedan) and much better aerodynamics. Even the rain gutters were flush with the body in order to make the car quieter and more aero-efficient. Sedans came in base DX, luxury LX and loaded LXi trim levels. The two-door hatchback came in either DX or LXi guise. The top dog LXi included all the features of the LX (such as air conditioning and power everything) and added fuel injection, alloy wheels and, on the sedan, a power moonroof.
To handle the bigger, heavier Accords, the engine was increased in size, from 1.8 to 2.0- liters and produced either 98 horsepower (in the carbureted DX and LX trims) or 110 ponies in the fuel-injected LXi. An all-new suspension featured "double-wishbone" design at all four wheels. Derived from Formula 1 racecar chassis design, this setup allowed precise handling (by always keeping the tire perpendicular to the road surface) while still delivering a comfortable, slightly firm ride. As the family sedan battle between Toyota and Honda heated up, it seemed that those interested in sporty handling went for the Accord, while those who weren't looking for a poor man's BMW and who preferred a softer ride chose the Camry.
Pricing for the 1986 Accords ranged from $8,429 for a DX Hatchback Coupe to $12,675 for the LXi Sedan.
1987 saw no changes to the wildly popular Accord.
Catering to those who prefer a formal coupe body style with a trunk, an Accord Coupe joined the hatchback and sedan for 1988. As with the hatchback, the new notchback two-door was available in either base DX or loaded LXi trim. Very minor tweaks to the sedan's taillights and bumpers were the lone visual changes for the '88 Accord. Functionally, a bump in horsepower for the LXi engine (from 110 to 120 hp) improved the performance of the top Accords. By now Honda's reputation for building extremely well-built, reliable and long-lasting cars was common knowledge, and sales of over 360,000 units for 1988 confirmed the public's affection for the Accord.
In accord with Accord tradition, Honda brought out an SE-i version of the Accord to mark the last year of a generation, in this case 1989. Chock-a-block with luxury features, some highlights of this special Accord included plush leather seats, a high-performance Bose stereo/cassette sound system and remote stereo controls located on the steering wheel. Also setting the SE-i apart from ordinary Accords were 14-inch alloy wheels, four-wheel disc brakes and bronze-tinted glass. The other Accords were unchanged for 1989.
The 1990 Accord was completely revamped, inside and out. The fourth-generation Accord grew in size, power and popularity (in fact, the Accord was the best-selling car in America for three years in a row, 1990-1992.) The hatchback was dropped, leaving a notchback coupe and a four-door sedan as available choices. Wheelbase was increased by nearly 5 inches (now 107.1 inches), and weight went up, though even the heaviest Accord, the EX four-door, still weighed less than 3000 pounds. Styling in and out was very clean and purposeful, with a low beltline, large greenhouse (window area) and slim roof pillars that minimized blind spots. The uncluttered and chiseled appearance of the '90 Accord gave an overall impression of quality and solidity. This notion was confirmed when one simply hopped in the car and shut the door or turned a knob to put on the headlights. Doors shut with a solid "thunk" and switchgear had a precise and satisfying action.
In keeping with Honda's logical system of offering a few versions of each car with increasing standard features (as opposed to the American car makers' philosophy of offering a confusing array of options and option packages), three trim levels were available. One could choose a basic DX, a well-equipped LX (which, as before, had power windows/locks/mirrors, cruise control, A/C and a decent stereo cassette all standard) or the top-shelf EX (which added a power moonroof, alloy wheels and 5 more horsepower to an LX).
On the mechanical side, carburetors were history, as fuel injection was made standard on all Accords. The new 2.2-liter engine pumped out 125 horsepower in DX and LX trims, and 130 horses in the EX. Other changes included electronic control for the automatic transmission and motorized front shoulder belts (the latter to satisfy government safety requirements).
1990 Accords ranged in price from $12,145 for the DX Coupe to $16,595 for an EX Sedan.
Honda finally catered to those who loved the Accord but needed more luggage space by bringing out an Accord Wagon for 1991, which could be had in LX or EX trim levels. The wagon provided a total cargo volume (with the second seat flipped down) of nearly 65 cubic feet. And even with that seat up, there was still nearly 35 cubic feet available -- more than double the capacity of the sedan's trunk. Curiously, driver's side airbags were fitted to the wagons (which as a result did not need to use the motorized front shoulder belts) but not the sedans. And in a break with tradition, Honda brought out an SE (the "i" was dropped because all Accords were now injected) version, even though this was not the last year for this iteration of the Accord. The SE gilded the lily with leather seats, a more powerful engine (140 horsepower against the EX's 130) and antilock brakes, which were a first for the Accord. Capping the changes for this year was the addition of color-keyed mirrors on the LX and EX.
Feeling more generous, Honda equipped all 1992 Accords with a driver's side airbag, eliminating the somewhat annoying motorized shoulder belts of the sedans. This year, the SE was dropped from the team and the EX benefited by getting the 140 horsepower motor and four-wheel disc brakes with ABS (antilock braking system) formerly fitted to the SE. Revisions to the grille and bumpers were so subtle as to be barely noticeable. A more obvious update was fashioned on the taillights (except on the wagon), which made it easier to tell a '92 Accord Coupe or Sedan from its '91 counterpart.
Returning to business as usual, Honda brought back the SE for the fourth generation's last year, 1993. In addition to the expected leather seating and Bose stereo, the '93 SE was also available as a coupe version and (inexplicably) the sedan but not the coupe received a passenger's side airbag. A 10th anniversary LX Sedan model shared some features with the upper-end Accords, such as alloy wheels and ABS.
The 1994 Accord was improved over the '93 in many ways; more power for all engines, a refined automatic transmission, increased safety by way of standard dual front airbags on all versions and the compliance with 1997 side-impact crash standards three years early. A quieter ride and improved handling were benefits of a stiffer structure and a more aerodynamic body. But the new body, with its flared-out hindquarters and high tail, didn't win approval from some who felt it looked somewhat chunky (especially from a rear three-quarter viewpoint) when compared to the lean '90 to '93 era Accord. Along with the new body, DX versions gained color-keyed bumpers (in place of the former dark gray ones) and a right-hand side view mirror.
The '94 engines were upgraded, with each version receiving a 5 horsepower bump in output, meaning 130 horses now motivated the DX and LX models and EXs boasted 145 ponies. More importantly, the EX's engine featured Honda's "VTEC" (Variable valve Timing and lift, Electronic Control) system. VTEC promoted more efficient "breathing" at all engine speeds, meaning there was plenty of power available at low rpm, as well as a satisfying rush as the tach needle sped toward redline. A new "Grade Logic" electronic control system for the automatic transmission prevented the gearbox from "hunting" (the annoying tendency for some automatics to cycle back and forth between two gears while ascending a hill) and instead would keep the car in the lower gear until the grade leveled off. While going down a steep hill, this tranny would downshift (as opposed to remaining in a higher gear) to allow engine braking to assist in keeping the car's speed in check. And for '94, the DX and LX could be equipped with ABS, as it was made optional for those models.
Pricing for the 1994 Accord ranged from $14,130 for the DX two-door to $21,550 for an EX four-door with leather interior.
1995 saw the arrival of the first V6 engine in an Accord. Available in the LX or EX Sedans, this was actually an old engine, the same 2.7-liter used in the pre-1991 Acura Legend. Rated at 170 horsepower and matched only to a four-speed automatic transmission, the V6 was about one second quicker to 60 mph (at around 8.5 seconds) versus the four-cylinder car. It was also quieter and smoother than the four banger, itself an engine known for refinement. To accommodate the bulkier motor, V6 Accords had a slightly longer nose, and to add an upscale touch, the grille was trimmed in chrome. The EX V6 also had leather seating standard, and other EX news included the discontinuance of the manual transmission EX Wagon.
Styling was tweaked slightly and standard features were beefed up for the 1996 Accord, the third year of this generation. The facade for four-cylinder models was given the same upscale, chrome-trimmed grille as the V6 models, the tail of the car received larger taillight clusters, and bumpers were revised.
Radio antennas (and possible car wash mishaps) were eliminated on LX and EX models via the placement of the antenna in the rear window. Other upgrades included the fitment of a roof rack to EX Wagons, restyled wheels, a trunk pass-through feature added for LX and EX Coupes and Sedans, and a power driver's seat for V6 versions of the LX and EX.
Aside from a "Special Edition" sedan that was basically an LX with a few upscale features added, such as a moonroof and a CD deck, the 1997 Accord was otherwise unchanged for the last year of the fifth generation.
More, more, more. Honda's flagship got bigger and better for 1998. The new body style was something of a return to the sleeker, slim pillar and lean flank style Honda used prior to the somewhat chubby '94 to '97 generation. A 7-cubic-foot increase in interior room moved the Accord sedan up to midsize status from its former compact standing.
More power was on tap, too. The 2.3-liter inline four in LX and EX models employed Honda's VTEC system to make 150 horsepower. The DX didn't have the high-tech variable valve timing system and was rated at 135 ponies. A new 3.0-liter V6 produced 200 hp (30 more than the V6 that was available in 1997) and could be had in LX and EX models.
The station wagon was dropped, leaving sedans in DX, LX and EX trim levels and coupes in LX and EX guise.
The few changes that occurred in 1999 included folding sideview mirrors on the LX and EX and new seat fabrics.
Both safety and tune-up intervals were increased for 2000. Side airbags became standard on V6 models and EX four-cylinder models provided the latter were fitted with the leather interior. Tune-up intervals for the four-cylinder Accords now stretched to 100,000 miles, making an already low-maintenance car even more so. An SE version made its appearance, and filled the narrow gap between the LX and EX trim levels. Essentially a spruced-up LX, the SE shared that Accord's 150-hp inline four and added special features such as color-keyed mirrors and door handles, unique 15-inch alloy wheels and wood grain interior accents.
A new grille insert, with two horizontal bars (compared to one in previous versions) and new taillights, with the turn signals now at the bottom edge marked the 2001 sedans. Safety was enhanced via the adoption of dual-stage front airbags and the availability of side airbags for all models. The '01 Accords were also friendlier toward the environment, as all models met California's Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) standards. Some models were even rated cleaner, earning Ultra LEV (ULEV) and even Super Ultra LEV (SULEV) ratings.
More features were added this year, as EX models got a standard in-dash, six-disc CD changer and all V6 models were fitted with traction control. Midway through the year, a Value Package debuted for the DX that added an automatic transmission, air conditioning, a CD player, floor mats, simulated wood interior accents and special exterior trim. The SE took this year off.
The 2002 Accord marked the fifth year of this generation cycle, making it a bit of a hanger-on as a full redesign every four years was Honda's typical policy. In an effort to extend this Accord's shelf life another year, Honda brought the SE trim level back, now also available in coupe format. Features setting the SE apart from LX models included an upgraded audio system, a driver-seat power height adjustment, interior wood grain trim, antilock brakes, remote keyless entry and 15-inch alloy wheels.
Current Generation
A substantial revamping took place for 2003. This time around, Honda wanted to introduce some excitement to the Accord lineup. Performance was quickly identified as one area where improvement was necessary, and to this end Honda has boosted engine power, improved the suspension and reworked the transmissions.
With a more substantial, almost pudgy look, it seems that Honda is harkening back to the 1994-1997 school of Accord design. The handsome cabin, however, is hard to criticize, as it features large gauges, simple controls and plenty of storage space.
Once again, buyers have a choice of inline four or V6 power. The 2.4-liter four makes 160 hp while the 3.0-liter V6 pumps out an impressive 240 hp. A trio of transmissions — a refined five-speed manual (for the four-cylinder models), a new five-speed automatic (standard on the V6 and optional on the four) and a new six-speed manual (available only on the V6 coupe) — sends the power to the front wheels.
Thankfully, Honda saw fit to retain the excellent double wishbone suspension design and tweaked it for tauter handling characteristics and a more compliant ride.
This year also marked a return to just the three basic trim levels: base DX, well-equipped LX and luxury EX. The top-of-the-line EX V6 sedan is a full-fledged luxury car that adds heated leather seats, power passenger seat and dual-zone climate control to the EX's already impressive standard features that include a power moonroof and alloy wheels. A user-friendly navigation system is now optional (on EX models only). Honda has also created a sportier Accord coupe that, in V6 form, also has 17-inch wheels, a six-speed manual transmission and a 180-watt sound system with an in-dash, six-disc CD changer.
The safety features list has grown and now includes antilock brakes with discs all around (all models), side airbags (optional on four-cylinder DX and LX, standard on all others) and side curtain airbags (only on the EX V6).


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by John McClaughry
"The Fraser Institute's 9th economic freedom report ranks Vermont 53rd among the 50 states and ten provinces. Ranked 60th was Quebec, with Canada's most aggressive single payer health plan."
Since 2002 the Fraser Institute of British Columbia has published nine editions of its report on The Economic Freedom of North America. This now-widely known report assesses a composite variable called "economic freedom" in each of the fifty US states and ten Canadian provinces.
The data used to compile the index for states and provinces covers three main areas: the size of government and its spending in relation to the Gross Domestic Product (value of goods and services); tax rates and revenues; and labor market freedom. The index also includes three additional factors – the same for all states within each country: legal system and property rights, sound money, and freedom to trade internationally.
Using the world-adjusted subnational government index for overall economic freedom, Vermont falls into 55th place among the sixty states and provinces. It is followed by New York and three Canadian provinces. The "economic freedom winners" are Alberta and Saskatchewan, followed by Delaware, Texas and Nevada.
What keeps Vermont from sinking all the way to the bottom is its relatively high scores for a free credit market (competitive banking sector) and, perhaps surprisingly to some, its relatively low sales tax revenues (since 2003 a 6% rate, with exemptions for food and most clothing.)
At the subnational level – where differences in national policies are not taken into account – Vermont ranks 53rd. New Hampshire, where many Vermonters shop without paying a sales tax, ranked 11th in this index. Beneath Vermont came New York and five provinces.
At the very bottom came Quebec, the province with the most aggressive and inclusive single payer health care system. This certainly makes one wonder about Gov. Shumlin's frequent assurances that installing single payer health care here will produce an economic boom.
Big government advocates will challenge the report's methodology and findings. They tend to regard "economic freedom" not so much as the source of a society's wealth, but as an annoying nuisance requiring constant reduction in scope. The report also omits non-economic features of a society, such as quality of life, clean environment, public safety, community values, and the like. Add these into the rankings, they say, and Vermont will shoot up, which is probably true.
They will also excitedly point out that the American coauthor, Dr. Dean Stansel, is a free market economist, and the report was supported by the libertarian Charles Koch Foundation and the Searle Freedom Trust. That might account for the criteria used, but the actual data comes from public sources.
The summary observations of the report are worth reading in full, especially for policy makers and citizens in 55th ranking Vermont:
"The results of the experiments of the twentieth century should now be clear: free economies produce the greatest prosperity in human history for their citizens. Even poverty in these economically free nations would have been considered luxury in unfree economies. This lesson was reinforced by the collapse of centrally planned states and, following this, the consistent refusal of their citizens to return to central planning, regardless of the hardships on the road to freedom."
"Among developing nations, those that adopted the centrally planned model have only produced lives of misery for their citizens. Those that adopted the economics of competitive markets have begun to share with their citizens the prosperity of advanced market economies."
"Restrictions on freedom prevent people from making mutually beneficial transactions. Such free transactions are replaced by government action. This is marked by coercion in collecting taxes and lack of choice in accepting services: instead of gains for both parties arising from each transaction, citizens must pay whatever bill is demanded in taxes and accept whatever service is offered in return."
"In some ways it is surprising the debate still rages, because the evidence and theory favoring economic freedom match intuition: it makes sense that the drive and ingenuity of individuals will produce better outcomes through the mechanism of mutually beneficial exchange than the designs of a small coterie of government planners, who can hardly have knowledge of everyone's values and who, being human, are likely to consider first their own well-being and that of the constituencies they must please when making decisions for all of us."
Let us hope that over the next few years Vermont policy makers and citizens will come to appreciate that economic freedom leads to prosperity, which is something very much worth having.
– John McClaughry is vice president of the Ethan Allen Institute (www.ethanallen.org).


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Project: Patient Movement Items Tracking System.
Challenge: To create a system for tracking medical equipment as it accompanies patients from the battlefield to convalescent facilities, to enable staff to ensure that needed equipment is available when and where it is necessary.
DOD bar code/database system proved inexpensive to develop and easy to use
How it works: PMITS developers had to meet DOD requirements and battlefield realities
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Solution: The Patient Movements Item Tracking System records the location of medical equipment through bar-code scanning at each stop. The data is stored in a central database that is available to logisticians via a Web interface.
Impact: Officials say there has not been an instance where medical equipment was unavailable for a transport mission. At the same time, independent analysts estimate that the PMITS system saves at least $6 million per year in inventory management costs alone.
Duration: 2004 to present.
Cost: Development cost, $3 million; annual IT cost, $500,000.
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Dealing With Bullying
Bullying is unacceptable. If your child is being bullied at school, the school should have policies and procedures in place to support you. There are also organizations which can help and offer further information and advice if you need it.
Identifying bullying
Bullying can be defined as deliberately hurtful behaviour that is repeated over a period of time. This can include:
- teasing, abusive remarks and name calling
- threats and physical violence
- damage to property
- leaving pupils out of social activities deliberately
- spreading rumours
- upsetting mobile phone or email messages (sometimes called cyber bullying)
If your child is being bullied
Your child may not directly tell you that they are being bullied but may display other symptoms like headaches, irritability and anxiety, and may not want to go to school. If your child is behaving like this or out of character and you suspect they are being bullied, try talking to them about:
- their progress with school work
- friends at school
- what they do at lunchtime and breaks
- any problems or difficulties they are facing
Finding out your child is being bullied can be very upsetting, but if this happens try to talk calmly to your child about what is happening and:
- make a note of what they say: who was involved, where, when and how often?
- reassure your child that they have done the right thing by telling you
- tell your child to report any further incidents to a teacher straightaway
- talk to your child's teacher about the bullying
Protecting older children who are leaving home
An important landmark in your child's life is when they prepare to leave home for the first time, perhaps it's to go to university or to set up their first home. Talk to your child about precautions they can take in their new home so as to avoid potential crime risks.
Reducing the risk of crime
Householders aged 16 to 24 are three times more likely than average to be burgled. Here are some things your child should consider when moving away from home:
- if setting off for university, your child should know that the risk of being burgled is much lower in halls of residence than in privately rented houses or flats
- about one-third of all burglars get in through unlocked doors or windows, so make sure your child's new place has working locks on all doors and windows
- make sure your child's possessions are covered by insurance
- advise your child to mark all their property with an address, because this will help police identify stolen property
- buy your child timer switches that turn radios and lights on and off when they're out – this will give the impression that someone is home
- make sure your child brings valuables home during holidays, or moves them into secure storage
Alcohol, young people and the law
There are strict laws governing alcohol consumption in South Africa. It is important to check that you are not breaking the law by allowing your child to drink. Find out what the law says about underage drinking, licensed premises and drink driving.
What the law says
It is against the law:
- to be drunk in charge of a child under seven in a public place or on licensed premises
- to sell alcohol to someone under 18, anywhere
- for an adult to buy or attempt to buy alcohol on behalf of someone under 18
- for someone under 18 to buy alcohol, attempt to buy alcohol or to be sold alcohol in any circumstances (unless acting at the request of the police or a weights and measures inspector)
- for someone under 18 to drink alcohol in a licensed premises, with one exception – 16 and 17 year olds accompanied by an adult can drink but not buy beer, wine and cider with a table meal
- for an adult to buy alcohol for a person under 18 for consumption on licensed premises, except as above
Drinking at home
It is not illegal for a person under 18 to drink alcohol at home or at a friend's house. Parents can choose to give young people some of their own alcohol when at home.
Drinking in public
Some towns have alcohol-free zones where nobody can drink in public. Even where these aren't in place the police can take away alcohol or move young people on if they have been drinking. They could even be fined or arrested.
Drink driving
Anyone who drives or tries to drive after they've been drinking alcohol could face a driving ban, a large fine or even a prison sentence. It is illegal to drive while 'unfit' to do so.
The police can stop anyone if they think they are driving with too much alcohol in their body. If stopped, the driver will be asked to take a breathalyser test to measure the amount of alcohol in their breath.
If the test is positive, the driver will be arrested and taken to a police station for further tests – possibly involving blood and urine. It is illegal to refuse to give a sample when asked.
Young people and alcohol – what are the risks?
The effects of alcohol on young people are not the same as they are on adults. While alcohol misuse can present health risks and cause careless behaviour in all age groups, it is even more dangerous for young people. Find out how alcohol can affect young people's health and behaviour.
Health risks
Because young people's bodies are still growing, alcohol can interfere with their development. This makes young people particularly vulnerable to the long-term damage caused by alcohol. This damage can include:
- cancer of the mouth and throat
- sexual and mental health problems
- liver cirrhosis and heart disease
Research also suggests that drinking alcohol in adolescence can harm the development of the brain.
Young people might think that any damage to their health caused by drinking lies so far in the future that it's not worth worrying about. However, there has been a sharp increase in the number of people in their twenties dying from liver disease as a result of drinking heavily in their teens.
Young people who drink are also much more likely to be involved in an accident and end up in hospital.
Risky behaviour – sex
Drinking alcohol lowers people's inhibitions, and makes them more likely to do things they would otherwise not do. Young people are particularly at risk because, at their stage of life, they are still testing the boundaries of what is acceptable behaviour.
One in five girls (and one in ten boys) aged 14 to 15 goes further than they wanted to in a sexual experience after drinking alcohol. In the most serious cases, alcohol could lead to them becoming the victim of a sexual assault.
Unsafe sex and unwanted pregnancy
If young people drink alcohol, they are more likely to be reckless and not use contraception if they have sex. Almost one in ten boys and around one in eight girls aged 15 to 16 have unsafe sex after drinking alcohol. This puts them at risk of sexual infections and unwanted pregnancy.
Research shows that a girl who drinks alcohol is more than twice as likely to have an unwanted pregnancy as a girl who doesn't drink.
Antisocial behaviour
Alcohol interferes with the way people think and makes them far more likely to act carelessly. If young people drink alcohol, they are more likely to end up in dangerous situations.
For example, they are more likely to climb walls or other heights and fall off. Or they might verbally abuse someone who could hit them. They are also more likely to become aggressive themselves and throw a punch.
Four out of ten secondary school-age children have been involved in some form of violence because of alcohol. This could mean they have been beaten up or robbed after they've been drinking, or have assaulted someone themselves.
Getting into trouble with the police
If a child or young person drinks alcohol, then they are more likely to get into trouble with the police. Every year, more than 10,000 fines for being drunk and disorderly are issued to young people aged 16 to 19.
Children as young as 12 are being charged with criminal damage to other people's property as a result of drinking.
Criminal behaviour
Young people who get drunk at least once a month are twice as likely to commit a criminal offence as those who don't. More than one in three teenagers who drink alcohol at least once a week have committed violent offences such as robbery or assault.
Young people who get involved with crime are also likely to end up with a criminal record. This can damage their prospects for the rest of their life. Having a criminal record can exclude people from some jobs and, for some offences, prevent them from travelling abroad.
Failing to meet potential at school
When young people drink, it takes longer for the alcohol to get out of their system than it does in adults. So if young people drink alcohol on a night before school, then they can do less well in lessons the next day.
Young people who regularly drink alcohol are twice as likely to miss school and get poor grades as those who don't. Almost half of young people excluded from school are regular drinkers.


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ETF Portfolio: A Conservative Model
When you invest in anything, be it exchange traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds, or individual stocks and bonds, there's always a bit of a gamble involved. (Even when you decide not to invest, by, say, keeping all your money in cash, stuffed under the proverbial mattress, you're gambling that inflation won't eat it away or a house fire won't consume it.) Thus, the best investment advice ever given probably comes from Kenny Rogers:
You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away and know when to run.
The time to hold 'em is when you have just enough — when you've pretty much met, or have come close to meeting, your financial goals.
Meet present Richard and Maria, who are 65 and 58, married, and nearing retirement. Richard, who sank in his chair when asked about his employment, said he was in a job he detests in the ever-changing (and not necessarily changing for the better) newspaper business. Maria was doing part-time public relations work.
Adding up Richard's Social Security, a small pension from the newspaper, Maria's part-time income, and income from their investments, Richard didn't have to stay at a job he hates. There was enough money for him to retire, provided the couple agreed to live somewhat frugally, and provided the investments — $700,000 — could keep up with inflation and not sag too badly in the next bear market.
The couple owned a home, completely paid for, worth approximately $350,000. They both agreed that they could downsize, if necessary.
For a couple like Richard and Maria, portfolio construction is a tricky matter. Go too conservative, and the couple may run out of money before they die. Go too aggressive, and the couple may run out of money tomorrow. It's a delicate balancing act.
In this case, Richard and Maria's allocated 25 percent of the $700,000 — $175,500 — to a Vanguard immediate fixed annuity. (The annuity was put in Richard's name, with 50 percent survivorship benefit for Maria. It was agreed that should Richard die before Maria, she would sell the home, and buy or rent something more economical.)
The rest of the money — $525,000 — was allocated to a broadly diversified portfolio largely constructed using ETFs.
Broad-based U.S. stock market: 15 percent
Vanguard Mega Cap 300 ETF (MGC) 8 percent
Vanguard Small Cap ETF (VB) 7 percent
Broad-based foreign stocks: 13 percent
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF (VEU) 7 percent
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small Cap Index ETF (VSS) 6 percent
Special sector funds and securities: 11 percent
Vanguard International Real Estate ETF (VNQI) 3 percent
SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF (GNR) 3 percent
Plum Creek Timber Company (PCL) 2.5 percent
Rayonier Timber (RYN) 2.5 percent
Bonds: 30 percent
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond Index ETF (VCIT) 15 percent
iShares Barclay TIPS Bond Fund (TIP) 15 percent
Vanguard immediate fixed annuity: 25 percent
With 50 percent survivorship benefit
Market-neutral funds: 6 percent
Hussman Strategic Total Return (HSTRX) 3 percent
Merger Fund (MERFX) 3 percent


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NIA, one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. In 1974, Congress granted authority to form NIA to provide leadership in aging research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs relevant to aging and older people. Subsequent amendments to this legislation designated the NIA as the primary Federal agency on Alzheimer's disease research.
The Institute's mission is to:
•Support and conduct genetic, biological, clinical, behavioral, social, and economic research related to the aging process, diseases and conditions associated with aging, and other special problems and needs of older Americans.
•Foster the development of research and clinician scientists in aging.
•Communicate information about aging and advances in research on aging to the scientific community, health care providers, and the public.
NIA publishes brochures and a series of fact sheets called Age Pages, covering such topics as menopause, nutrition, arthritis, cancer, aging, constipation, crime, diabetes, exercise, hearing, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, medicines, senility, flu, urinary incontinence, skin care, and dental care. For a listing of over 60 free publications, write or call the National Institute on Aging Information Center, 1-800-222-2225, P.O. Box 8057, Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8057. For information on Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders, contact: National Institute on Aging Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center, P.O. Box 8250, Silver Spring, MD 20907 1-800-438-4380.
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