Dick Scott Automotive Group

Our 5th Annual Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Drive is going on now and we are off to a GREAT Start!!! We will be collecting New, Unwrapped Toys until Monday, December 10th at ALL Dick Scott Automotive Group Locations! Please keep this great F

Draw inspiration for creating your own designs from the LEGO® Architecture: Towering Ambition exhibition in Henry Ford Museum. LEGO® Certified Professional Adam Reed Tucker has re-created famous landmarks entirely with LEGO® bricks. The exhibition includes 13 models: Fallingwater, 7 South Dearborn, Chicago Spire, John Hancock Center, Marina City, Willis Tower, Trump Tower, Burj Khalifa, Empire State Building, St Louis Arch, TransAmerica Building, Jin Mao Tower and one of the World Trade Center towers.

Explore the architectural wonders, and then start your own construction project in the nearby play pit. When finished with your masterpiece, place it on our large-scale LEGO® city map that will grow in size with every new builder's addition.

LEGO® Architecture: Towering Ambition was developed by the National Building Museum, Washington D.C. Play area sponsored through in-kind donation from LEGO® Systems, Inc. LEGO®, its logo and the brick and knob configuration are trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2010-12 The LEGO Group.

         

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activities

Opening Weekend, November 3 & 4

See architectural artist Adam Reed Tucker build a LEGO® version of the Detroit landmark Ford Field.

LEGO® Create

After drawing inspiration from awe-inspiring structures, visitors are encouraged to create buildings to include in a LEGO® community. Using principles of good urban design, you'll be invited to create a building from one of the four categories - residential, commercial, institutional and industrial - and then place the LEGO® models on a large-scale city map.

Daily through February 24, 9:30am-5pm

Inside Museum Gallery

LEGO® train

Don't miss our LEGO® train created by Michigan LEGO® User Group

Daily through February 24, 9:30am-5pm

Near Allegheny Locomotive

Duplo® & Soft LEGO® Play Area

1- to 5-year-olds.

Daily through February 24, 9:30am-5pm

Depot Town - near the Allegheny Locomotive

Learn to Build Saturdays!

Make and buy OR make and leave.

Every weekend December 1-30, 10am-4pm

Brick Challenge with Nick Brickly

A double-dare-style LEGO® challenge with Michigan LEGO® User Group

Every Saturday, January 5-26, 11:30am-2pm

Adam Reed Tucker Returns!

Last time to see and meet architecture artist Adam Reed Tucker.

February 23-24

As read on: http://www.thehenryford.org/events/legoArchitecture.aspx

Google today paid homage to Star Trek with an interactive homepage doodle that celebrates the 46th birthday of the original TV series.

Google has dressed up the letters in its logo as Star Trek cast members, and with the click of a mouse, you can beam Kirk to an adventure beyond the confines of the starship USS Enterprise.

The doodle opens on some familiar faces in the Enterprise control room, including Spock, Uhura, Kirk, McCoy, and Sulu. Hover over the image for some Easter eggs. Click the elevator, for example, and journey to the transporter, where you'll be sent to do battle in the outside world. Be sure your speakers are on for some authentic sound effects.

The first episode of Star Trek: The Original Series aired on Sept. 8, 1966, but according to the Hollywood Reporter, Google posted its doodle a day early so users would have time to play around with the detailed creation.

The original series aired on NBC for four years, but really took off in syndication during the 70s, spawning various Star Trek franchises.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Google doodler Ryan Germick said "it's a testament to the power of the show, and how iconic it is, that you can just put a couple details on anything, even a letter 'G' and know it's a Vulcan."

For more on Google's doodles, meanwhile, see the slideshow below. Recently, the company has honored Amelia Earhart, jeweler Peter Carl Fabergé and Robert Moog, considered by many to be a pioneer in the electronic music space, as well as artist Keith Haring, zipper pioneer Gideon Sundback, and Howard Carter, a British archaeologist best known for uncovering the tomb of King Tutankhamen in Egypt.

As read on: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2409414,00.asp

It's that time again!! Time for the Old Village Restaurant Crawl!

TONIGHT, Wednesday, August 8th, 2012 from 5:30 - 8:30pm come on down to Old Village Plymouth and sample GREAT Food and Drink from Local Restaurants!!

 
This year's participants include:
Hermann's Old Towne Grille,
JoJo's Treats N' Sweets
Liberty Street Brewing Co.
Plymouth Fish & Seafood
Station 885
Jeff Zak Catering
 
Tickets are ONLY $15 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce office (850 W. Ann Arbor Trail) and at the participating restaurants.

The FBI's temporary Internet servers will go dark Monday, leaving thousands of unsuspecting malware-infected individuals without online access.

What temporary Internet servers, you ask? They might have been connecting you to Facebook, YouTube, and -- ahem! -- ABCNews.com for the last month, and you didn't even know it. Really.

Why is this happening? It all has to do with a piece of computer malware called DNS Changer.

It started in 2007, when a group of hackers -- six Estonians and one Russian -- allegedly started masquerading as Internet advertisers who were paid by the click, according to an 2011 indictment from the U.S. Attorney General's Office in the Southern District of New York. In other words, if an ad got more clicks, they pocketed more cash.

So they figured out a way to beat the system, according to the indictment. They created a piece of malware, called DNS Changer, that tampered with the DNS -- the thing that takes a website address and finds the numerical IP address to connect you to that website -- redirecting millions of Internet users to sites they didn't search for.

For instance, if your computer was infected and you clicked a link to go to Netflix, you would wind up at "BudgetMatch," according to the FBI. The practice is called "click hijacking."

Once the FBI got around to fixing the problem in 2011, it realized it couldn't simply shut down the rogue servers because infected computers would be left without a functioning DNS, leaving them virtually Internet-less. So it set up temporary servers to give malware-infected Internet users time to fix their computers.


(There isn't a planned attack this Monday that will shut down the Internet; those whose computers are already infected will lose the Band-Aid the FBI put on the problem more than a year ago.)

Who Is Affected?

Initially, there were more than 4 million infected computers in 100 countries, including 500,000 in the United States, according to the indictment.

As of July 4, there were only about 46,000 in the United States, FBI spokeswoman Jenny Shearer told ABCNews.com today. (That's out of nearly 300,000 worldwide.)

PCs and Apple Macs have been infected. Routers and iPads were hit, too.

As of June, the United States had more infected computers than any other country, according to data from the DNS Changer Working Group, or DCWG, a group working on cleanup resulting from the malware.

How Do I Know if My Computer Is Infected?

You can check to see whether your computer is infected by clicking on this link, http://www.dns-ok.us/ which is run by DCWG.

If the page is green, you're in the clear. If it's red, your computer is infected.

On Thursday the site got 2 million hits, but very few of those computers were infected, DCWG volunteer Barry Greene told ABCNews.com.

Google and Facebook say they have also set up notifications for infected users. If you type in a search term and see a message that says, "Your computer appears to be infected" at the top of your screen, guess what. Your computer is infected.

Comcast, AT&T and Verizon are among the other organizations notifying customers if they have infected machines.

Important: According to DCWG, you should not need to scan, make changes or download anything to tell whether your computer is infected.

My Computer Is Infected. Now What?

The good news is DCWG has put together a page of trusted tools and a step-by-step guide for how to fix your computer.
CLICK HERE to view the Page.

The bad news is it can take a day or two actually to fix the problem, Greene told ABCNews.com. That's because the malware is in a deep section of the hard drive called the "boot sector."

"The malware problem out there is nasty, and it's impacted society on multiple levels," Greene said. "It's extremely hard to get rid of. In most companies, if they get infected with it, they throw away the hard drive."

If you can't do that, follow the instructions. They include backing up your files and reinstalling your operating system.

What Do I Do if I Lose Internet on Monday?

The FBI and DCWG recommend contacting your Internet service provider. They'll be able to give you instructions on what to do next.

As read on: http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/dns-changer-malware-300000-people-worldwide-lose-internet/story?id=16726397#.T_nokpGDmSo

Despite record high fuel costs, RV vacations remain affordable!

The experts are predicting fuel costs will reach $4 a gallon this summer. Don't let this affect your vacation plans! Even if you factor in higher fuel prices, RV vacations remain the most economical. In fact, A recent study by PKF Consulting found that fuel prices would have to triple for RVing to be more expensive than other forms of travel.

A typical vacation, even with just a family of four, can become quite expensive. There are costs for transportation, lodging, food-and don't forget the entertainment. Amusement park tickets, museum admission, historic tours, boat rentals and the like all add to vacation expenses. RV family vacations are, on average, 26 to 74 percent less expensive than travel by personal car, airline or cruise ship.

The RV combines your transportation, lodging and restaurant all in one. RVs come fully equipped with state-of-the-art kitchens, bathrooms, central air and heat, king-sized beds, entertainment systems and more, allowing you to bring all the comforts of home when you travel. Here are some tips that will help you save money on fuel while still enjoying all the fun, freedom and flexibility that RVing has to offer.

    Camp closer to home. There's no need to venture outside leave the state! There are over 1,000 campgrounds in Michigan, located near popular destinations, along major tourist routes and even in metropolitan areas. You're always on vacation at the campsite, even if it's only an hour drive home.

    Stay longer in one place. Many RV parks are vacation destinations in their own right, offering something for everyone-swimming pools, playgrounds, game rooms, boating, fishing, nature trails, planned activities and more!

    Eat in. Cook your family favorites in the convenience of an RV to avoid the high costs of eating out. Better yet, cook over your campfire!

    Drive 55 instead of 65. AAA reports, for every 1 mph increase over 55 mph, fuel efficiency decreases 2.2 percent.
    Adjust home thermostats to save energy when traveling.

    Pack light and purchase firewood, water and other camping materials at the campground to keep the RV lightweight while traveling.

    Tune up the engine of your motorhome or tow vehicle, inflate tires properly and conduct regular maintenance to maximize fuel efficiency.

    Use the grade of fuel recommended by the engine manufacturer to increase miles per gallon.

    Travel during off-peak times. Avoid rush hour or travel at night when the weather is cooler and the vehicle air conditioning is needed less.

Veteran RVer, Jayne Kasper travels nearly 2,000 miles in Michigan each year with husband Ted and dog Jasper. Jayne doesn't let the cost of gas slow her down, "We stay at campgrounds closer to home. I'm on vacation the moment I step into my motor home, whether we're 20 minutes or 2 hours from home."

Here are some other facts to remember:

    Airfares and hotel rates are rising rapidly as fuel costs increase and fuel surcharges are added. You can avoid those costs in an RV. Fuel prices would need to triple from their current level to make RVing more expensive for a family of four than other forms of travel.
    Fuel is typically only the fourth largest expense on a road trip, behind lodging, food and vehicle payment and maintenance.

    Save on entertainment costs by bringing along your family's favorite DVDs and game systems.

    Memories made on RV trips will last a lifetime-as will the physical and mental health benefits. With a few simple adjustments for fuel price increases, RVing remains as affordable and as fun as ever.

RVing is still one of the most cost effective ways to explore Michigan. Replace family memories of airport delays, cramped hotel rooms and expensive restaurants with those of scenic drives, comfortable, amenity-filled campgrounds, campfire cookouts and outdoor adventures. There's so much to see and do right here in your home state! RV owners surveyed by Robert Hilton Associates cited the most important benefits of family camping are bringing the family closer together, having new experiences and teaching a respect of nature.

As read on: http://www.marvac.org/rv-fuel-costs-affordable.htm

 

Northville, MI - Northville High School students and families participated in a Dodge Booster Club Fundraiser on April 19, 2012, and raised $1,540 for the school's Turf Club. The Dodge brand contributed $20 for each new test drive in a new 2012 Dodge Durango, Dodge Journey or Dodge Grand Caravan.

"The Dodge brand and our dealers are committed to giving back to the communities where we do business," said Reid Bigland, President and CEO - Dodge Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. "That is why we're proud to support organizations that encourage student development and growth."

"We love working with the parents and students in our community," said Nichole Scott, Director of
Dealership Operations, at Dick Scott Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. "We were very happy with the
community turn out at the Dodge Booster Club school fundraiser. It is our pleasure to present the
contribution check to the Northville High School Turf Club in the amount of $1,540. We also enjoyed the
community's enthusiastic response to our new 2012 Dodge Durango SUV, Dodge Journey crossover, and
award-winning Dodge Grand Caravan minivan."

The Dodge brand donated nearly $467,000 to high school booster clubs last year.  

Everything you thought you knew about car seats is wrong. Okay, not everything, but things have changed and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) along with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced new guidelines today. And it's big news! The recommendation is that children rear face longer and they also changed the details for kids in boosters.


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It was believed that 1 year and 20 pounds was the benchmark for forward facing babies in car seats, despite evidence elsewhere that that was still dangerously early. Now, hopefully, with new guidelines, parents and doctors can get on board and spread the word about the safest practices for children. Here are the details.


New Rear-facing Recommendation: Parents are to keep children rear-facing until 2 years old, or until they reach the maximum height and weight for the seat as noted in the manual.


Safe Kids agrees. Two years is a goal easily met, considering even some of the lowest cost seats now rear-face until 40 pounds. When your baby outgrows their infant carrier, that is when you buy a convertible seat that rear-faces longer, not a forward-facing seat, which you can put upright up to 30 degrees when kids are bigger with better head control, often making them take up less space than infant seats.


New Boostering Recommendation: Children should ride in a belt-positioning booster (that means a high-back!) until they are at least 4 foot, 9 inches, AND 8-12 years old.


Jennifer Hoekstra, the Safe Kids Program Coordinator at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, shared:


In working with parents, we educate them beyond the law and share with them the best practice for keeping their child safe. We strongly agree with the new AAP policy and support the extended rear-facing limits as well as the new booster seat advice.


It's best to keep children in their harnessed seat until they outgrow it, which is into elementary years with the height and weight of most convertible seats and even harness-to-booster seats these days. But they will outgrow it and go into a booster, and eventually they need to meet all points in a 5-point test before they're ready to sit in a car's seat without a booster of any kind. Remember that these belts are designed to fit an average adult. Best practice is also waiting until children are 80-100 pounds as well.


More from The Stir: The Forward-Facing Car Seat Controversy Continued


Beyond that, all kids need to stay out of the front until they're at least 13 years old.


While 2 years or 8 years may now be the minimums, we don't parent by minimums, do we? Buying a high quality (not necessarily high cost!) seat to start, after you do all your research to choose the best seat for your child, can easily help you meet these recommendations.


Make sure you're using the car seats correctly, too. There's a lot of intricacies for both harnessed seats and boosters. When in doubt, find a Safe Kids inspection station or event and get checked out by a tech. And hopefully more and more pediatricians, with these new recommendations, will be on board as well, and we can maybe put an end to vehicle related-injuries being the number one cause of death in kids ages 2-14.

As read on: http://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/aaps-new-car-seat-guidelines-change-rear-facing-booster-rules-2466904.html