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4 Ways Video Games Are Good For You

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Studies have shown that video games are an excellent way to improve memory, mood, and overall longevity. Older adults report being in a more positive mood when they play video games.

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Taps: John David “Harry” Balinbin

John David “Harry” Balinbin, 73, of Lahaina, Maui, an Army National Guard veteran and employee of The Coconut Grove and Embassy Suites, passed away in Maui Memorial Medical Center on June 9, 2015.

He was born in Lahaina. He is survived by wife Sylvia; sons Chad, Brock and Wade; daughter Anjanette; brothers Joseph and Rudy; sisters Magdalena “Mary” Laborte and Susan Donnelson; and numerous grandchildren.

Visitation: 9 a.m. July 15 at Maria Lanakila Catholic Church. Mass: 10 a.m. Gathering to follow at Canoe Beach.

Condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Security lapses left OPM system open to hackers

Years of fundamental cybersecurity lapses left the government’s personnel agency wide open to a pair of hacks that have exposed the private information about nearly every federal employee, along with detailed personal histories of millions with security clearances, officials acknowledged to Congress.

Democrats and Republicans on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee were united Tuesday in heaping scorn upon the leaders of the Office of Personnel Management, the agency whose data was breached last year in two massive cyberattacks only recently revealed.

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Over 50? Add These 7 Foods to Your Diet Now

After age 30, our metabolism begins to gradually decline, so there’s less room for empty calories from sugary drinks and desserts. But nutrient-dense foods can help protect you from developing health conditions.

Add these nutrition powerhouses to your diet 

GM adds more than 243,000 cars to Takata air bag recall

GM LogoGeneral Motors is adding more than 243,000 compact hatchbacks in the U.S. and Canada to the growing recall for air bags that can explode with too much force. The company said Friday that the expanded recall for passenger air bags covers the Pontiac Vibe from 2003 through 2007. The cars were designed by Toyota and made at jointly owned factory in California. They’re twins of the Toyota Matrix, which was recalled…

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Protecting Electronics on Vacation

Besides a cell phone, we bring along an average of two more electronic gadgets on vacation. We’ll tell you what’s most likely to go wrong and how to prevent it.

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Another Reason to Eat Yogurt!

Yogurt has many known health benefits — and researchers have identified one more.

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Gun Manufacturer Colt Goes Bankrupt

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After decades arming American soldiers, first with the Vietnam era M16 and later the modern M4 rifles carried in Iraq and Afghanistan, famed gun manufacturer Colt lost its contract with the military in 2013. It never recovered. Last Sunday Colt Defense LLC filed for bankruptcy after 179 years in business.

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Big Changes Coming for Medicare, Social Security

Some changes are in the wind for Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid—entitlement programs that account for 45% of the federal government’s payouts.

Many of the changes are still years away. But some of them will start next year, smack in the middle of the presidential election campaign, forcing candidates to address issues that they and their advisers generally try to steer clear of when they’re running.

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Snacks That Lower Cholesterol

Snack breaks don’t have to leave you feeling like you’ve committed a crime. In fact, by choosing the right foods, you can actually improve your health.

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South Korean cars earn top marks in US quality study

South Korean auto brands Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors took top marks in a U.S. survey of new vehicle quality, besting Japanese rivals whose scores fell below the industry average for first time in 29 years.

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Morse code training moving to Goodfellow

Retirees who held a 291 or 293 AFSC probably still can tap out a few words….

CG84j0TUQAEhAtsGOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Morse code training at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, will transfer to the 316th Training Squadron at Goodfellow, allowing the Air Force to take the reins for future training.

The move stems from the Army’s redirection of training requirements, leaving the Air Force as the sole remaining branch attending the course taught at Fort Huachuca.

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What’s the difference between sugar and high-fructose corn syrup?

Reactions explains the chemical differences between sugar and high-fructose corn syrup.

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Toyota and Honda Air Bag Recalls Expanded

Toyota added 1.36 million cars Tuesday to its of those needing repairs due to the government’s expansion of the Takata air bag recalls.

Honda’s action comes a day after Honda said it will recall another 1.39 million cars to replace the same component, the front passenger air bag inflators.

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