Page 20 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2022 BEACON | FROM Page 18 1. On Oct. 14, 2022, 14 circus elephants were walked across what bridge in Boston in a test of structural integrity? 2. In 1982, the day before the election, what presidential couple arrived at the White House to a pumpkin carved with “Stay the Course”? 3. On Oct. 15, 1858, what “Boston Strong Boy” boxer was born in Roxbury, Mass.? 4. Goat Island is in the middle of what waterfall? 5. In what Shakespeare play (starting with an M) would you fi nd “Double, double, toil and trouble”? 6. What beer “made Milwaukee famous”? 7. On Oct. 16, 1854, what Irish dramatist/poet/wit was born who faced legal action involving homosexuality? 8. In what ballet would you find a scene called “The Land of Sweets” 9. Boston brown bread was traditionally served with what? Answers 10. October 17 is National Pasta Day; spaghetti is the plural of what word? 11. In 1958 who was the fi rst First Lady to decorate the White House for Halloween? 12. What is the world’s largest country? 13. On Oct. 18, 1963, Félicette was launched into space, the only one of what animal species to enter space? 14. Kabocha squash originated in what country? 15. What does Samhainophobia mean? 16. What English duke is the namesake of a type of boots and a culinary dish? 17. On Oct. 19, 1987, was Black Monday – what “DJIA” event occurred? 18. Why do clocks move clockwise? 19. In 1818 who wrote the novel “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus”? 20. On Oct. 20, 1962, what single by Bobby “Boris” Pickett became a graveyard smash at #1? juice form, cranberries are a mighty multi-purpose fruit with enormous health benefi ts. Autumn in Massachusetts is a special time for many reasons, but chief among them is the breathtaking scenery and imagery that takes shape across ‘Cranberry Country’ in Southeastern Massachusetts when the harvest season is in full swing and bogs are awash in crimson.” --- Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Commissioner John Lebeaux. “The hard-working cranberry growers of Massachusetts are honored that the Baker-Polito Administration is once again recognizing October as cranberry month in the commonwealth. Despite the significant drought that impacted many of our cranberry farms this growing season, with some recent rain events, along with resourceful and innovative growers, we are excited for an expected good cranberry crop this year.” --- Brian Wick, Executive Director of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association. “I am extremely pleased to be ELECTION | FROM Page 16 30% who continued the engagement because they feared they’d lose something, were threatened, or thought there was an urgent situation they needed to address. The scam type with a monetary loss most often reported beginning online was online purchase scams (89%), followed by cryptocurrency scams (87%), romance scams (85%), investment scams (73%), employment scams (68%), and government grant scams (64%). The #1 place people reported beKITCHEN CABINETS To Look Like New 508-840-0501 FURNITURE STRIP & FINISH ing targeted by a scam was while browsing social media (25%), followed by online shopping (24%), email (14%), search engines (10%), and job search (7%). Impersonation scams Fifty-four percent of survey respondents said the scammer claimed to be from a legitimate organization to perpetrate the scam. People who lost money to a scam were almost twice as likely as those who avoided losing money to say the scammer used impersonation as a tactic. Of those who reported being targeted by an impersonation scam, 50% said the scammer pretended to be a wellknown business. Fifty-seven percent said they did not suspect the scammer was impersonating an organization or a person, while forty-three percent reported they suspected the impersonation. Sixty-eight percent of those surveyed did not ask the person to provide verifi cation that they represented a legitimate organization. Those who did request verifi cation reported being provided with fake business cards, websites, and other documentation. Online purchase (shopping) scams Online purchase scams contincelebrating October 2022 as Massachusetts Cranberry Month. The commonwealth’s cranberry industry has historically served as one of our most abundant statewide agricultural sectors - especially in the Southeast region I proudly represent. With Massachusetts responsible for over one-fi fth of our country’s domestic cranberry production, I am glad we are taking the opportunity to recognize the valuable opportunities that this agricultural sector continues to provide for our commonwealth.” --- Sen. Marc Pacheco (D-Taunton). HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view ued to be the most reported scam type to BBB Scam Tracker in 2022, making up 30.0% of all scams reported, with 71.6% reporting a monetary loss. The reported median dollar loss for this type of scam rose from $101 in 2021 to $114 in 2022. The reported median dollar loss for this scam type for ages 18-24 increased 25.8% from $124 in 2021 to $156 in 2022; this age group also reported the highest median dollar loss. According to the report, active-duty military reported losing signifi cantly more money ($355) than veterans ($122), military spouses ($126), and non-military consumers ($111). Other fi ndings Following their scam experience, 27% of those who lost money said they will hesitate to purchase products online; 19% of those who reported losing money said they will be more likely to purchase items in a store. Thirty-one percent of survey respondents said they lost confidence/emotional well-being after being targeted by an online scam. Prevention tips How and where you search, research, and conduct transactions may impact your susceptibility to online scams. Tips for avoiding losing money to online scams: • If the deal looks too good to be true, it probably is. Price was the top motivating factor for people who made a purchase and then lost money. Don’t shop on price alone. • Be careful purchasing soughtafter products. Scammers offer hard-to-find items and highly sought-after products at great prices. • Before you buy, do your research with a trustworthy source. One of the best ways to avoid on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of October 3-7, the House met for a total of 23 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 40 minutes. Mon. Oct. 3 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:16 a.m. Senate 11:12 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. Tues. Oct. 4 No House session No Senate session Wed. Oct. 5 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Oct. 6 House 11:10 a.m. to 11:18 a.m. Senate 11:10 a.m. to 11:37 a.m. Fri. Oct. 7 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. scams is to verify the offer and avoid making snap buying decisions. • Avoid making quick purchases on social media. 25% of survey respondents reported being targeted while browsing social media. • Use secure and traceable transactions. Avoid paying by wire transfer, prepaid money card, gift card, or other non-traditional payment methods. • Choose your online payment system carefully. Take some time to understand the rules around your online payment system; not all will reimburse money if you get scammed. • Don’t believe everything you see. Scammers are great at mimicking offi cial seals, fonts, and other details. Just because a website or email looks offi cial does not mean it is. For example, if a business displays a BBB Accredited Business seal, you can verify its legitimacy by going to BBB.org and looking up the company yourself. • Ask for verification and take time to do research with a trustworthy source. People who lost money to a scam were almost twice as likely as those who avoided losing money to say the scammer used impersonation as a tactic. • Be skeptical about anyone who reaches out to you unsolicited. Survey respondents told us scammers produced fake business cards, websites, credentials, ratings and more to convince them they were legitimate. Resources • For more highlights from the 2021 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report, visit BBBMarketplaceTrust.org/ OnlineScams • Go to BBB.org/ScamTracker to report a scam, and learn more about other risky scams at BBB.org/ScamTips. 1. Zakim Bridge 2. The Reagans 3. John L. Sullivan (the fi rst gloved boxing heavyweight champion) 4. Niagara Falls 5. “Macbeth” 6. Schlitz 7. Oscar Wilde 8. “The Nutcracker” 9. Baked beans 10. Spaghetto 11. Mamie Eisenhower 12. Russia 13. Cat 14. Japan 15. Fear of Halloween 16. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (Wellingtons boots and beef Wellington) 17. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 508 points. 18. Because the fi rst clocks (sundials) moved clockwise. 19. Mary Shelley 20. “Monster Mash”
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