Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2022 i Scout Life

As sad as it is to see our beloved Mailburro go, change is inevitable. Many people loved him; they could really associate with him and share their stories with him. Now we need someone new who will take over that job and help Scouts through their conundrums. Have a good retirement, Pedro! P.S. I think Steve the Chicken should be the new Mailchicken. —Nick B., Oakhurst, New Jersey Bring your conundrums right here, Nick, and I, your trustworthy Scout the Eagle, will do my best to crack the codes of your crazy questions. Clearly, it’s no career for a chicken. DEAR WHOEVER DOES THE HITCHIN’ RACK NOW, What is your opinion of The Boss? Pedro had some really negative things to say (involving cheese-related smells, heavy lifting, angry attitude). Davy…

Q: I need a good sleeping pad. What do you suggest? —Maxwell, Vestal, New York A: YOU CAN GET SOMETHING SIMPLE, like the closed-cell Therm-A-Rest RidgeRest Classic Mattress Pad ($30, available at the Scout Shop), or go all out with sleeping bag-pad combo Zenbivy Motobed ($339), complete with a super-comfy 3-inch foam mattress. There are plenty of choices for prices in between. Keep in mind that you want cushioning from the hard ground and insulation to help keep you warm. Look at the pad’s thickness and R-value. The higher those numbers are, the more padding and insulation you get. For car camping, the Coleman Silver Springs Self-Inflating Camping Pad ($60) is a nice choice. Roll it out, flip open the valve and leave it alone. It fully inflates itself, providing…

SPECIAL NEEDS AWARENESS A disability is a physical or mental condition that calls for a person to adapt when doing tasks that might come naturally to others. Disabilities come in many forms and varying degrees. You might know someone who has special needs, but do you know what it’s like to be them? As Scouts, we should be kind, helpful and considerate. Talk with someone who has a disability and learn about his or her experiences. That’s the first step in developing empathy, the ability to understand or feel from another person’s perspective. The disability doesn’t completely define a person; many see it as only a part of who they are — for example, you wouldn’t define yourself by your eye color. Having a disability means only that someone is “differently…

SQUARE ENIX FOR SWITCH Race across open fields with Erik and Mia as they venture through the mysterious world of Draconia. Along the way, uncover hidden treasures and befriend magical monsters that use their abilities to help locate treasures in unreachable spots. According to a 2022 survey: • The average American gamer plays 14 hours of videogames per week• Gamers in Ohio, Michigan and Texas play the most each week (17 hours).• Puzzle games are the most popular.• Candy Crush, Solitaire and Animal Crossing are what American gamers play the most.…

Ayn: Hey, Max! Why are you staring at your hamburger? Max: Because my doctor told me to watch what I eat. —Ayn A., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania PABLO: What material did the turkey use to build a driveway? CARSON: Not a clue. PABLO: Gobblestones. Pablo F., Wake Forest, North Carolina JEFFERSON: Why was the tree so sad? OLIVIA: I’m stumped. JEFFERSON: Because it couldn’t get to the root of its problems. Jefferson M., Cornwall-On-Hudson, New York JAMES: Why was the computer late for school? PETER: I’m not sure. JAMES: He had a hard drive. James W., Laurel, Maryland Cresencio: What sound does a turkey’s phone make? Amber: What? Cresencio: “Wing! Wing!” Cresencio A., Norwalk, California FINN: What question can you never say “yes” to? RALPH: I don’t know. FINN: “Are you asleep?”…

CALENDAR Nov. 8 is National STEM/STEAM Day. Visit go.scoutlife.org/stemquiz to test your STEM knowledge! National Hiking Day is Nov. 17. Nov. 22 is Go for a Ride Day. Get out and enjoy the beautiful fall weather. On This Date Nov. 1, 1800: President John Adams becomes the first president to reside in the White House. Nov. 10, 1775: The United States Marine Corps is created. Nov. 18, 1928: Mickey Mouse makes his debut in the animated black-and-white short film Steamboat Willie. WORK ON IT November is Aviation Month. It’s the perfect time to work on your Aviation merit badge by learning more about the people, places and technology that make flying possible.…

RYAN DANIELS Age: 17 Hometown: Spring Lake, New Jersey Scout Rank: Life Scout (Troop 31, Spring Lake) Made Headlines: For leading his rowing crew to two national championships. The Scoop: At the 2022 Scholastic Rowing Association of America Regatta National Championship, Ryan and his junior varsity 4+ boat took first place. They also won in this category at the 2022 Stotesbury Cup Regatta — the world’s largest high school regatta — as well as at the 2022 Garden State Scholastic Championships Regatta. Ryan is his crew’s coxswain. His job is to face forward while coordinating the power and rhythm of the rowers. Know someone who’s making headlines? Let us know! go.scoutlife.org/headliners ROCKET LEAGUER Eagle Scout Goes Collegiate HAMP LACKEY Age: 19 Hometown: Mount Juliet, Tennessee Scout Rank: Eagle Scout (Troop 911,…

Start your day the right way. Here’s how: Eat a healthy breakfast. Avoid sugary cereals full of empty calories. Instead, opt for protein and whole grains like beans, eggs, peanut butter, whole grain oatmeal and whole grain bread, which will provide plenty of energy throughout the day. Sleep well. Getting a good night’s sleep — that means eight to 10 hours — ensures you won’t feel draggy during the day. Don’t hit snooze. Try to get up early enough that you won’t feel rushed, and take plenty of time to prepare for your day. Get your blood flowing. Some simple morning exercises can help boost your endurance for the day. Pushups, crunches or stretches will do the trick. Learn more at go.scoutlife.org/fitnessfirst…

What do the dogs do? The dogs search for living things at risk of becoming extinct. This includes pangolins, armadillos, silverspot butterflies, orca whales, Pacific pocket mice, spotted owls and more. By studying these animals, scientists can find ways that help humans better protect them. How are conservation rescue dogs chosen? Scientists visit animal rescue shelters to find their conservation dogs. They choose super high-energy dogs that would not make good family pets. How the dogs find the endangered animals? Finding these animals in remote places is a challenge, so the dogs are trained to find the scat (otherwise known as poop) that the animals leave behind. Scat is a way to study the animals without disturbing them or their homes. Back in the laboratory, researchers examine it to discover…

Visit go.scoutlife.org/funandgames every day until Nov. 30 for chances to win some of the awesome toys and games featured in our toy guide on page 16. SEND US YOUR WILDLIFE PHOTOS Spotted an animal in the wild? Add it to our photo gallery at go.scoutlife.org/animalphotos BEARY FUNNY JOKES What do you call a bear that loves the rain? What do you call a bear on skates? Get the answers and more jokes at go.scoutlife.org/bearjokes CAPTIONS THAT MADE US • Pull over, Mario. (Submitted by BoyScout27)• This job is getting weirder every day. (Sharpie_Fingers)• Jimmy began a life of crime at age 4. (Bob)• Do you take Monopoly money? (scoutlife)• Wait, did you just say $180? I have Robux if you want them. (KingAlpha_36)• Don’t you think it’s a little…