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Phishing Scam Again Surrounds Facebook Community
Users of the popular networking site Facebook were found to have struck by a latest e-mail phishing scam on May 14, 2009.
Some of the Facebook users may have unknowingly clicked a fake link given in a message purportedly from Facebook. The users who clicked the phony link were redirected from the legitimate Facebook site to a spoof Facebook site. There they were told to login for one more time by giving their password, which the phishers might have captured.
One of the phishing e-mail's version read like: "Richard sent you a message. Subject: Hello. "Check 121.im", where 121.im was provided as a web link. Additionally, www.123.im and www.151.im may also be the fake domains.
According to the security team of Facebook, the intention of hackers was to gather confidential credentials of a large number of people and then put their hacked accounts into use sometime later for circulating bogus pharma products and other items to the members of Facebook.
The spokesman of the company, Barry Schnitt, stated that the circulation of phishing e-mails with phony link was blocked in just few hours these e-mails started spreading. Moreover, the passwords of the users who fell for the scam re-set automatically, thereby making the data captured by the criminals useless in a little time, as reported by msnbc on May 14, 2009.
Security experts highlighted that Facebook has always remained the prime target of cyber crooks and consequently, the site has always remained in news. Online threats like phishing apparently hit the Facebook in every one or two weeks. Also, the level of nuisance of these scams to abuse the messaging system of Facebook has gone up substantially. Amid this, the question - whether or not the company is making any effective effort to curb such attacks before they expand to furious level - seems quite inevitable.
In 2008 also, hackers launched a phishing assault, by means of which they circulated Koobface, a malicious virus. When Facebook users clicked a fake link, which purported to be sent by a Facebook friend, the virus got downloaded onto their PCs.
Related article: Phishing With A Redirector Code
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PyLadies Global Council Selection Process Voting Now Open!
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PyLadies Global Council Selection Process Voting Now Open!
The PyLadies Global Interim team has now opened voting for PyLadies Chapter organizers to select one of three proposals for how the inaugural PyLadies Global Council election will function.
All information about voting can be found on the PyLadies Global Organizing repository on issue #50. The proposals have been translated by volunteer community members to various languages: Arabic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and Chinese (Mandarin). We'd like to thank Python community members for stepping up and for helping PyLadies in the translation effort including Fadma Adam, Tania Allard, Debora Azevedo, Philippe Gagnon, Abdur-Rahmaan Janhangeer, Maria Ronacher, Elizaveta Shashkova, Ivy Fung, and volunteers in the Python Software Foundation Translation Workgroup.
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Chess NX is a program that runs an application where users can play chess. It can be played against AI-controlled opponents. Just like other chess games, Chess Nx requires players to play the classic board game against an opponent. There is a checkered board that has 64 squares. The squares have alternating colors (light and dark). 16 of those squares in each player's side will be occupied by chess pieces. The players will move the pieces; capture the opponent's pieces, and ultimately capturing the king. The game ends when the opponent's king is captured. The game can also end when the opponent has no other pieces left on the chess board.
Chess NX's user interface is reminiscent of any chess board. This time, users can customize the design by selecting the color scheme. There is a sound effect. Users can disable the sound if they do not want it. This is particularly helpful to players who want to concentrate without any noise. There are 5 difficulty levels to choose from (Novice, easy, medium, hard, master). Novice has the minimum difficulty. Play the game through different levels to see what level is preferred. Users can also play with a friend.


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You Can't Make Up Corporate Marketer Pseudo-Intellectual Nonsense Like This:
From a KSL.com article announcing the promotion of Mr. Petroff within Deseret Digital Media DDM:
"DDM continues to be forward-thinking by putting the measures in place to ensure it is providing the products customers really want from a media company," Petroff said. "Guided by Clark's vision and leadership, I'm eager to continue executing our mission and helping DDM play a forefront role in meeting consumer demand through a data-driven approach."
Before taking on his new role, Petroff served as vice president of new media sales and ad product development for the company.
Petroff's previous experience includes more than a decade in executive management in web analytics and online marketing. He has also held online marketing management positions at Omniture and Onestop Internet.
"Not only has Mike led DDM to become one of the highest growth businesses in new media, he has shown a remarkable ability to innovate organizationally and within new product areas," Gilbert said. "Mike is an effective leader and is deeply committed to our vision of becoming a world-leading, values-based digital content marketplace. He has shown a consistent ability to innovate and deliver extraordinary results."
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People with narcissistic tendencies are dangerous — physically, spiritually, emotionally. They are especially dangerous in a crisis where the pressure of a situation reveals the depth of their narcissism. Thus, it's important to be able to spot them — and deal with them in a rational, thoughtful way.
First, let's do a level-set …
Psychologically, I'm referring to Narcissistic Personality Disorder. You can do your own search on this issue, but this article has a good summation:
Narcissistic personality disorder involves a pattern of self-centered, arrogant thinking and behavior, a lack of empathy and consideration for other people, and an excessive need for admiration.
Spiritually, I'm referring to someone fully consumed by their ego-self. A metaphor I frequently use is the rind and the fruit. Picture an orange. The rind represents the external identity we've adopted to make it through life. The fruit represents our interior true Self. A spiritually healthy person has a fairly thin rind and lots of juicy goodness on the inside. The more the trauma or delusion, the thicker the rind — and the less the fruit. Someone fully consumed by their ego-self is comprised primarily of rind.
It's important to note that we all have narcissistic tendencies. More on that later.
With those references in mind, here are five ways to spot a narcissist:
- Fragility — Narcissists are famously thin-skinned (which is ironic considering the above metaphor). They tend to become petulant, defensive, angry when confronted. This is because the rind is being pierced — which means their entire identity is threatened. This is why they are always comparing themselves to others.
- Forgetfulness — Because narcissists live almost completely in the world of illusion, they are forgetful of their own statements and proclamations. They don't remember what they said, what they promised, what they threatened. They lack the recall ability of rational thought. This is why narcissists are notorious for not reading, avoiding hard data and being easily swayed by conspiracy theories.
- Bad at Moral Math — Narcissists have a strange way of keeping score. They will do 100 horrible things and one "good" thing. When confronted with their horribleness, they will bring up the one thing and proclaim their righteousness. This is also how a narcissist's enablers apologize for his/her behavior. A famous version of this is in regard to the Italian dictator, Mussolini — where it was said: "At least he made the trains run on time."
- Impulsiveness — Narcissists are fast at what should be slow and slow at what should be fast. They are notoriously impulsive with relationships — or staff in a working environment. They are notoriously slow at grasping facts, data, science.
- Destructiveness — Because narcissism is both a mental and spiritual disorder, it never ends well — unless there is some sort of intervention or awakening. If not, it inevitably ends in some sort of bunker — either a literal bunker or a mental one.
So how does one deal with a narcissist? Here are three ways:
- Practice distancing — The thing the narcissist fears the most is being ignored. Attention in any form fuels their ego. It's tempting to debate or argue with narcissists. But they love that shit. The best thing to do is to remove yourself from their presence.
- Set clear boundaries — This is using declarative words and firm voice to establish a clear buffer. Imagine speaking to them as you would a child. This is useful if you have to deal with a narcissistic person in your family or an ex-partner/co-parent.
- Be empathetic (but not an enabler): As mentioned, we all have narcissistic tendencies. We have identities, roles, views that we get very attached to. I say this because empathy is one of the most effective tools for dealing with narcissists. It's not so much about empathy for them and more about understanding where they're coming from as to not become like them.
It is important to remember that, ultimately, narcissists are consumed by fear. Their aggression, self-aggrandizing, reactivity, bluster are all fear responses. Fear of being found out. Fear of being ignored. Fear of being alone. The antidote for fear is Love. In this case, a deep, abiding self-love that is grounded in humility, worthiness and confidence.
Ryan Holiday shares it this way:
"When we remove ego, we're left with what is real. What replaces ego is humility, yes — but rock-hard humility and confidence. Whereas ego is artificial, this type of confidence can hold weight. Ego is stolen. Confidence is earned. Ego is self-anointed, its swagger is artifice. One is girding yourself, the other gaslighting. It's the difference between potent and poisonous."


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Graduation film from The Animation Workshop, Denmark.
Initial release: February 18, 2011Director: Benjamin Kousholt Production company: The Animation WorkshopMusic composed by: Mathias WinumNarrator: Phillip SacramentoCast: Phillip Sacramento, Alberte Thorning Agerskov, Jack E. Sovtar
The Saga of Bjorn is an animated short story about an old Viking, Bjorn. All he wants to do is die in battle so he can go to Valhalla and join his warrior companions. Death is not so easy when you are a great warrior! Enjoy this film made by The Animation Workshop.
In the spirit of Nordic cooperation, we applaud and support the efforts of others in preserving and educating about Norse and Viking history and generating interest in Nordic culture.


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How much salt are you REALLY eating each day? A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) indicates that we are getting a majority of our salt content from common foods even before we add that little extra from the salt shaker. In fact, over 44% of our daily food intake is made up of these foods. Are you increasing your chances of heart disease and hypertension?
Here is the list of the saltiest foods:
- Bread and rolls
- Lunchmeats (cold cuts)
- Pizza
- Processed chicken
- Soups
- Cheeseburgers
- Cheese
- Pasta
- Meat dishes
- Snack Foods
The amount of sodium can dramatically vary from product to product. Some companies use salt as a preserving agent, some use it to promote the flavor, and still others use it to cultivate your appetite. Before you put it into your mouth, take a look at the nutritional information on the back of the container to find out how much sodium that you're ingesting.
How much sodium do you need in a day?
Our bodies are comprised of around 1% salt, and we need 500 mg per day to survive. That salt that we ingest helps with muscle function as well as transmitting signals from our brain through the nerves. The extra salt, ingested through foods and through the iodized salt that we put on the table, is excreted through our pores and processed through our kidneys. When the levels of sodium are too high, our bodies store it in our veins, creating an excess of plaque and other hypertensive concerns.
The Institute of Medicine recommends:
- 1,500 mg for people aged 9 to 50
- 1,300 mg for adults aged 51 to 70
- 1,200 mg for people over 70/
The average salt intake for people above the age of 2 is 3,436 mg. This is twice the recommended daily amount, and over 1,100 mg over the recommended upper limit of 2,300 mg per day. According to Thomas Freiden, director of the CDC, "Heart disease and stroke alone kill more than 800,000 Americans each year and contribute an estimated 273 billion dollars a year in health care costs. Reducing the sodium content of the ten leading sodium sources by just 25% would lower total dietary sodium by more than 10% and prevent an estimated 28,000 deaths per year."
The Good Salt
Since our bodies need a certain amount of salt to survive, where can we find salt that is not as harmful as the table salt which we are ingesting?
Look to the natural salts like Himalayan sea salts, pink salt, or black salt. The table salt that we ingest has been processed, bleached, and sterilized to flow better and look better. This salt has been heated to over 1200 degrees and refined to the point where it is merely sodium and chloride. The natural salts which have not been processed also contain trace elements which promote good health and well being.
Sea salts are more flavorful than regular table salt. The impurities within the sea salt give it varying flavors depending on its origin. While the sea salts are generally more expensive in the grocery store, they can also add subtleties to your eating experience.
When considering your family's food choices, put down the salt shaker and consider spicing your foods with other flavors. Chances are, the food that you're eating has enough sodium in it to receive the recommended daily allowance. Try putting aside the salt shaker for a day and experimenting. Your body will thank you for it.


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Did you hear the exciting news about this year's Toy Of The Year awards 2017? Our very own Lottie Dolls from the Natural History Museum shop are finalists!
Stylist online wrote a fabulous article on the revolutionary doll. Having previously won awards for her positive body image, Lottie is the doll of today and tomorrow. Whether it be a palaeontologist, stargazer or butterfly protector, Lottie encourages young girls to get involved in these stereotypically male dominated scientific careers. Each doll comes with information regarding her specific career and successful women within that field.
Stargazer Lottie is a finalist in the 'Best Doll' category. She was designed in collaboration with the European Space Agency and loves nothing more than learning about the planets and constellations that fill the skies.
Fossil Hunter Lottie is a finalist in the 'Best Action Figure' category and cannot wait to make her own scientific discovery. Created with help from Trowel Blazers this Lottie doll is adventurous and smart.
What do you think about Lottie?


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Bella had a good night and is now at 5 liters and 40% oxygen. The next step is to go to a normal nasal cannula and down to 4 liters. :)
Keep this up and Bella will be home in no time.
Bella got a bath this morning and complained the whole time. Once it was done we had this as the result. One very happy Bella.


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Usually, the university's closure for holidays is a welcomed respite for San Marcos residents. The city's daytime population drops precipitously and getting around town is noticeably easier. But the lull is also a window for the city and state to minimize congestion and gridlock when closing street lanes on highly-traveled arteries.
Here's a rundown of why you may find yourself sitting in traffic this week:
Lanes are scheduled to be closed on both East and West Hopkins Street for most of this week while work is undertaken on two different public works projects.
On East Hopkins, both westbound lanes are closed near its intersection with CM Allen Parkway, funneling automobile traffic to the center turn lane while city crews install a sewer main. The project has closed a block of northbound CM Allen Parkway, between San Antonio and Hopkins streets, for weeks.
On West Hopkins, the Texas Department of Transportation is making repairs to a nearly mile-long segment of roadway between Moore Street (Old Ranch Road 12) and Bishop. The repairs will close the east- and west-bound lanes on an alternating basis with flaggers directing traffic. The lane closures are projected to last through Thursday, March 13.
Austin-based Capital Excavation, the contractor overseeing an extensive reconstruction of North LBJ Drive, has closed both westbound lanes of Sessom Drive near its intersection with North LBJ. Through-traffic is being diverted to the center turn lane. Both lanes are scheduled to be closed until sometime next week, after which one westbound lane will remain closed until sometime this summer.
As part of the same project, north traffic has been shifted to the west side of North LBJ Drive, from Sessom to Holland Street. Southbound traffic will continue to detour on Chestnut Street, from Holland to North LBJ.


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Wind tunnel, oysters, beef promotion spice up budget
The state's new $82.3 billion budget, approved by lawmakers Friday, isn't all about the big expenses of government, such as education, health care, law enforcement and transportation.
Throughout the record spending plan are hundreds of local and agency projects that some lawmakers argued will help the economy or Florida residents. Now, Gov. Rick Scott will use his veto pen to decide which projects survive in the budget that takes effect July 1.
Here are examples of some of the projects and programs tucked into the budget:
FAIRS AND RODEOS: The budget includes a $4.3 million line item for agricultural promotion, with $670,000 for the Central Florida Fair, $500,000 for the Hendry County Fair and Livestock Show, $500,000 for the Manatee River Fair Association, and $400,000 for the Walton County Fair Association. A separate grant would provide $250,000 for renovations of the Hendry County Fairgrounds Rodeo Complex.
Leon and Tallahassee projects included in budget deal
FELON WATCH: The budget includes $300,000 for the Department of Corrections to contract with the University of Florida to develop a plan for the state to transfer the community supervision of felony offenders to county sheriffs. The university researchers will also have to determine, by Nov. 1, the cost to implement the county sheriff-based probation system
Another $500,000 from the same pot would go to the Home Builders Institute to provide certification, pre-apprenticeships and job-placement services to people under community corrections supervision.
PALM BEACH GUN RANGE: This wasn't the most gun-friendly legislative session of the Scott years, but lawmakers did tuck $3.09 million into the spending plan for a shooting park in northern Palm Beach County.
Lawmakers also agreed to pump $3.2 million into the facility in 2015 to get work underway. Once completed, the facility, on 150 acres in the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area, will provide ranges for rifle and pistol shooting, a trap and skeet shooting area and concessions.
EAT BEEF, AND GATORS: The budget includes $2 million to "strengthen the market position of Florida's cattle industry in this state and in the nation."
Another $150,000 would go to the Department of Agriculture's alligator marketing. Scott vetoed the line item as budget fat his first year in office but has since backed off after it was pointed out that the marketing money is paid by alligator farmers.
SAVE THE OYSTERS: With the oyster industry struggling in Northwest Florida, the Wakulla Environmental Institute is slated to get $250,000 for oyster cultch material research. According to the budget, the money is intended to determine what material "is most effective for spat set and oyster population revitalization."
Salty, plump oysters being harvested in Wakulla County
MEASURING TURBULENCE: The budget includes $1 million to help Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach complete a large-scale wind tunnel projected to cost nearly $28 million. The school received $9 million in 2013 from the state, as the tunnel is expected to be used in partnership with aerospace manufacturing companies to test space vehicles, airplane parts and maybe even race cars --- this is Daytona after all.
SEE MORE OF WHERE YOU LIVE: Besides wooing tourists from other parts of the country and world, the Visit Florida budget includes $1.8 million to contract with the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association to market Florida to Floridians. "This campaign shall require a private matching program and shall be conducted throughout the state," the budget says.
OCEAN TIRE REMOVAL: The budget includes $1.8 million for new technologies to complement the hand removal of tires from the Osborne Reef off Broward County, where tires had been put in the ocean in the hope of creating new fish habitat. The money will also go to a study on the environmental benefits of the tire removal program.
BOATS LAUNCHES: From a pair of trust funds, the budget floats $250,000 to the Lauderdale Lakes Water Pollutant Reduction Boat Ramp System and $500,000 to the Niceville Public Landing and Bayou Restoration Access Facility.
CANINE CARE IN BREVARD: Listed as a community development grant, the Humane Society in Brevard County is in line to receive $14,000 for dog runs and $19,000 for large dog kennels.
FLORIDA ARTS AND MUSEUMS: The budget provides funding for numerous cultural facilities, from $3 million for a parking structure at the Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse and $600,000 for the U.S. Space Walk of Fame Museum in Titusville to $500,000 for the Tampa Theatre, $200,000 for the Orlando Science Center and $150,000 for the Polk Museum of Art in Lakeland.
The budget also includes $369,676 for the LaBelle Civic Center, $53,000 for the Pioneer Museum in Dade City, $250,000 for the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg, $300,000 for the North Museum of Art in West Palm Beach and $250,000 for the Florida Orchestra Residency Program.
REMEMBER THE MILITARY: For people who like military history, the spending plan has $250,000 for the Military Museum of South Florida in Miami-Dade County, $100,000 for the Navy SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce and $125,000 for the USS Charles Adams Floating Museum, which is to be part of Jacksonville's downtown waterfront.
SPACE TOURISM: Space Florida, the state's public-private effort to grow aerospace-related businesses, is slated to get $17.5 million in the budget, of which $1.5 million is earmarked to market and promote the space tourism industry.
Another $1 million continues the state's aerospace collaborative with Israel and $2.5 million goes to operating the Shuttle Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center. Space Florida is using the three-mile runway as a testing ground for new companies and technologies.
HIGHWAY FOG: As part of an outlay for traffic-engineering consultants, the budget includes $1.5 million for the continued development of multi-level fog monitoring stations and to further refine weather modeling to provide advanced warning of other weather road conditions and traffic congestion.


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Even though he looked like someone who had been conquered, he talked like a man ready for redemption.
"I just have to fight harder," he said.
"I just have to do a better job," he added.
"I take responsibility," he concluded.
Lillard and the Trail Blazers were battered by the veteran San Antonio Spurs Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals, falling 116-92 at the AT&T Center. And the instigator of the assault was Tony Parker, who put on an offensive clinic in a dominant performance that had the Blazers backpedaling from the opening jump.
As the Blazers gathered for a Wednesday afternoon practice to regroup and plot adjustments, a heavy part of the conversation involved Parker, who finished with 33 points and nine assists while running the Spurs' potent offense with precision and poise. If the Blazers are destined to rebound from their humbling Game 1 failures, they will have to do a better job of containing the veteran, playoff-tested point guard.
And much of that rests on Lillard's shoulders.
"They outplayed us … and they played like a championship team," Lillard said. "But that 24-point lead doesn't come into (the next) game. It's a completely different game. We'll make our adjustments and we'll be better prepared this time."
So what adjustments do the Blazers have planned? Coach Terry Stotts wasn't about to tip his hand, but whatever he does likely will be designed on keeping Parker out of the paint and limiting his transition opportunities. He made 13 of 24 of field goals — including seven of his first 11 — in Game 1, but just one of his shots was a three-pointer. Instead, he torched the Blazers with midrange jumpers, shifty drives to the basket and fast-break layups.
The Spurs pose a much different and far greater challenge than the Houston Rockets. While Houston featured an isolation-heavy offense that relied on the individual skills of James Harden and Dwight Howard, the Spurs are a team that thrives of crisp passing and nonstop movement. And Parker is intricately involved in both. He runs around multiple screens from a variety of angles on every play, and when his teammates clear even a hint of space, he wiggles into it and creates, either for himself or a teammate.
Parker's command of the Spurs' offense was crisp and cool in Game 1, and he knifed in and out of the Blazers' defense with ease, roaming around all those screens with razor-sharp focus. But while he seemed to do too much damage from the midrange, Stotts said it was his ability to blast into the paint — where he made 8 of 12 shots — that actually was the difference.
"We had him 5-for-12 on midrange shots," Stotts said. "That's a number we can live with. He was 5-for-5 in transition. That's a number that we have to do better with. And we've got to keep the ball out of the middle as much as we can. It's much better to keep him out of the paint. The more we can keep him out of the paint, that takes away opportunities for him and his teammates."
Containing Parker amid all the Spurs' pick-and-rolls will take a mix of schematic creativity and good old fashioned grit.
"It's not about one or two efforts," Lillard said. "It's that second and third effort that's really going to be able to help us. Being able to have two and three efforts in one possession is what we're going to have to bring."
The Blazers also might bring different bodies. Wesley Matthews guarded Parker for stretches in the second half and had success, particularly when he picked Parker up full-court. But Matthews is most skilled at slowing down bulky, physical players like Harden. Nobody knows Parker better than Nicolas Batum, a fellow Frenchman and longtime mentee, and it seems plausible that Stotts would at least give Batum a look.
Between international competition and NBA games, Batum has the most knowledge about Parker and his game. When Parker goes left, Batum said, odds are he's going to fire a pull-up jumper. When he goes right, it's most likely he will attack the rim with a floater or layup. And the most important thing to do when guarding him: "You have to be physical with him," Batum said.
In the end, the Blazers might have to mix and match, rotating Lillard, Matthews and Batum on the six-time All-Star and former NBA Finals MVP.
But Lillard will shoulder most of the load. A few hours before Game 1, the second-year All-Star said he was excited about the challenge of guarding Parker and acknowledged it was "something standing between our team and moving on," to the conference finals. That was never more clear than on Tuesday night.
So Lillard woke up Wednesday morning, stewed around for about an hour and watched video clips of his defense from Game 1. And then he decided he would do more. He would clog Parker's space more. Be more physical. Be more diligent and more successful at chasing him around screens.
Then, at the Blazers' afternoon practice at the AT&T Center, as Lillard lounged courtside conducting interviews with that fat lip — which came courtesy of an inadvertent Parker elbow in the first half of Game 1 — he embraced his importance moving forward.
"It's tough," he said. "I just have to do a better job of it."
--Joe Freeman | @BlazerFreeman


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FORT WORTH — Terrie Lynn Penny passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014, at the age of 47.
Graveside service: 2 p.m. Friday in Skyvue Memorial Park. Visitation: Terrie will lie in state noon to 6 p.m. Thursday at Brown Owens & Brumley Funeral Home.
Terrie was born Sept. 4, 1966, to Ernest Ray and Lowona Penny in Lubbock. Terrie was well known for her great cooking and she was passionate about spending time with her family. Terrie was a devoted mother and grandmother and was a kind and compassionate friend to all who were blessed enough to have known her.
Survivors: Son, Kenneth Garza; son, Pedro Pena Jr.; daughters, April Garza, Gloria Pena, Maria Tobar, Alejandra Gomez and Julia Pena; dad, Ernest Ray Penny; brother, Mike Penny; sister, Tammie Walls; companion, Pedro Pena Sr.; 13 grandchildren; and many friends.
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It all started by with Arturo Ortegas' desire to provide authentic Mexican cuisine to the Mexican population of Passaic, NJ -at that point only the popular street sandwich called "Cemitas". The word got out within the community "Theres a place that has cemitas just like at home!" A feeling that all immigrants can relate to when finding that magical spot.
Soon people from all cultures started to visit. Some had visited Mexico in the past & others had never but wanted to experience the most authentic representation of the culture in New Jersey.


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Artwork-Zebra Technical Pen and Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor on a Hahnemühle Coldpress Watercolor Postcard. Reference photo courtesy of suju on Pixabay.
Did you know that the Leopard Seal is a predator second only to the Orca? They eat fish, bird, penguins, krill, and even other seals. They've killed humans, though that is rare.
And today's doodle…
Doodlewash Prompt: Seal.
Artwork: Zebra Zensations Double Ended Brush pen on Hahnemühle sketching paper.
To find a list of dealers, who carry Hahnemühle products in the U.S. and Canada, go here and scroll through to find one near you.
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Dublin, IE – Emerald Carpet Cleaning is a top-quality cleaning service in Dublin guaranteeing results with an unmatched reputation for providing help from fully trained professional carpet cleaners, seven days a week. Emerald Carpet Cleaning is proud to announce the expansion of its services in Dublin, Ireland.
In a non-stop modern world, people don't have enough time to clean their homes. Carpets, upholstery, curtains, and other items become dull and lifeless, making professional cleaning necessary. In Dublin, it is not an easy task to find a carpet cleaning service with excellent quality and reasonable prices. Oisin McHale, Emerald Carpet Cleaning Group Managing Director, claims that "Communication, fair pricing, and honesty are the three cornerstones of our company. We aim to WOW all of our clients with excellent service at surprisingly affordable rates."
Emerald Carpet Cleaning of Dublin is a family-owned business operating for three generations that's expanding its services and now offering a wide range of opportunities, including carpet, rug, upholstery, sofa, curtain, mattress, and leather cleanings, and offers a unique carpet restoration process.
Emerald Carpet Cleaning of Dublin offers steam cleaning for removing hard stains, and the process includes removing all furniture and clutter, removing dust, and pre-cleaning. The cleaning service guarantees that if the customer is not satisfied with the result, they will re-clean for free or provide a 100% refund, which distinguishes Emerald Carpet Cleaning from the competition.
In addition, the company only hires vetted and background checked professional carpet cleaners that complete training to ensure the best experience for their customers. The technicians use powerful, commercial-grade 200PSI, dual 3-stage vacuum machines costing over €10,000 each that allows easy removal of stains such as tomato sauce, red wine spill, candle wax, pen ink, and even pet odours.
Emerald Carpet Cleaning of Dublin is the first company in Ireland to offer an online pricing and booking system seven days a week, Monday to Sunday, 8 AM to 8 PM. Also, it is currently the only service in Dublin to offer eco-friendly and family-safe products and solutions, which shows that Emerald Carpet Cleaning of Dublin cares about its customers' health and aims to create a long-term relationship with them. The company has many teams available and works with small houses, as well as with office blocks and mansions. Having helped many clients over the years, the company has gained many positive reviews available online.
Emerald Carpet Cleaning of Dublin provides a range of high-quality cleaning services at reasonable prices. They are located at Block 4, Harcourt Centre, Harcourt Rd, Saint Kevin's, Dublin, D02 HW77, Ireland, and can be contacted by phone at +35312549747. Visit their website for more information.
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You may be surprised to see a new face to the name Béres, which became a household name in Hungary with the Béres Drops. But is it really that surprising?
We are convinced that both the Tokaj wine and Béres Drops have at least one feature in common: they are both genuine Hungaricums. It is a respectful, noble and responsible endeavour to build and develop the values, prestige and reputation of a Hungaricum. This is what we attempted when buying an estate in the picturesque village of Erdőbénye in the unique Tokaj Wine Region where we set out to develop a winery.
Since the very beginning we have aimed to create great wines that match the high prestige of the Tokaj- Wine Region in the historical plots of our Estate by employing a modern approach and state-of-the-art technology. Today we are proud to announce that we have accomplished this great objective: as a result of the excellent terroir, the microclimate, limit yielding and professional as well as gentle processing, we made our debut in 2003 with beautiful and promising wines, which were followed by further trophies in Hungary and abroad alike. Our slogan "Every single drop is Béres" aims to convey that our winery follows the proven Béres values: quality, reliability and perseverance.
The Béres Estate is a youthful, dynamic winery, adding great colour to Tokaj. However, it was not only us but also the village of Erdőbénye which contributed to the impetus of recent years: it is packed with convivial festivals par excellence, including the Mountainbike Challenge for the lovers of mountain biking or the traditional "Bor, mámor,…Bénye – gastro and cultural festival in the gardens of Erdőbénye. Enjoy the programmes and the wines!
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Sriracha is no longer an afterthought relegated to Asian cuisine — it's become the red-hot star in routine recipes.
Plenty of brands are proudly adding the Thai chili sauce to their products, from White Castle this month rolling out a Sriracha chicken slider to Tabasco bottling its own version of the tangy condiment — a blend of red pepper, vinegar, garlic, salt and sugar.
The popular brand of Sriracha — known for its rooster on the bottle — is the brainchild of Vietnamese refugee David Tran, the CEO of Huy Fong Foods in Irwindale, California. A lawsuit with the city over the factory's spicy smell triggered worries that Sriracha production would be snuffed out long-term. But Irwindale officials dropped the suit last month — ensuring the sauce a long shelf life.
Randy Clemens, author of "The Sriracha Cookbook," credited Sriracha's inclusion at Vietnamese pho shops and in spicy mayo at sushi bars for acclimating American tastes. Reality TV shows, like "Top Chef," and big-name restaurateurs, such as Emeril Lagasse, also helped to hype the movement, he added.
"There was a realization that it wasn't just a few people who were obsessed with the sauce. There was a whole group of fanatics like myself who were having a lot of fun experimenting with the almighty rooster," Clemens said.
Here are recipes submitted by Clemens and other chefs that put a Sriracha spin on summertime staples:
Watermelon Sriracha Sangria
8 cups cubed seedless watermelon
1 (750 ml) bottle dry unoaked white wine (such as sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio)
1/4 cup Calvados, light rum, or brandy
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons Sriracha
2 limes, thinly sliced
12 fluid ounces natural ginger ale (such as Reed's Original Ginger Brew)
Ice cubes, for serving
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
Directions (courtesy Randy Clemens in "The Veggie-Lover's Sriracha Cookbook"): In a blender, puree 6 cups of the watermelon. Strain into a large pitcher. Add the wine, Calvados, sugar, Sriracha, lime slices, and remaining 2 cups of watermelon. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. (This can be made up to 2 days in advance.)
When ready to serve, give the mixture a healthy stir, then pour in the ginger ale. Put a few ice cubes in each glass, then fill with the sangria, making sure to get some lime and watermelon goodies in everyone's cup. Garnish with a sprig of mint and serve immediately.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Tropical Fruit Salad with Sriracha–Sesame Vinaigrette
1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons Sriracha
2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
Fruit salad:
1 medium pineapple, peeled, cored and cubed
2 mangoes, peeled, cored and cubed
1 papaya, peeled and cubed
2 bananas, peeled and sliced
2 kiwis, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced
1 pint strawberries, hulled and quartered
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut, for garnish
Fresh mint, cut into thin ribbons, for garnish
Directions (courtesy Randy Clemens): To make the dressing, in a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, honey, Sriracha, sesame seeds, and soy sauce. Set aside.
To make the fruit salad, in a large mixing bowl, combine the pineapple, mangoes, papaya, bananas, kiwis, and strawberries. Add the dressing and toss gently. Serve immediately or store, refrigerated, in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Garnish with the coconut and mint chiffonade.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Sriracha Seattle Dog
1 quarter lb. hot dog, grilled
1/4 cup caramelized onions
3 oz. cream cheese whipped with 1.5 oz. of Sriracha
1 hoagie roll
Directions (courtesy Seattle Mariners Head Chef Dave Dekker): Whip the cream cheese and Sriracha together in a mixing bowl until smooth and spreadable, put into a squeeze bottle.
Place hot dog in bun, squeeze the cheese down one side and spread onions on the other. Drizzle with additional Sriracha to taste.
Sriracha Ice Cream Sandwich
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated white sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup chocolate chunks
3/4 cup peanut butter (crunchy)
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
coconut shreds
Directions (courtesy The Glut Life): After mixing together all of the ingredients into a batter, add the Sriracha — and lots of it, a quarter of a cup or more. (For less spice, a 1/8 cup will suffice.) Roll the batter out and then make an even number of patties for the sandwiches.
Then, take coconut shreds and spread them on parchment paper on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes on 385 degrees Fahrenheit until golden brown. You want to get this part out of the way so it cools down enough to be rolled with the ice cream.
Thai basil ice cream:
1 bunch of Thai basil
1 carton of vanilla bean ice cream
Soften the ice cream by folding it, marble-slab style. Once the ice cream is softened, throw in finely chopped basil and whip it up together. Toss in the mixture in the freezer to set.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and place rack in center of the oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Bake the cookies for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned around the edges. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool.
Once the cookies are cool and the ice cream is softened, scoop the ice cream between two of the cookies. Roll them in toasted coconut to finish.


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The rapper may release his sixth solo album as early as this year, according to producer/Def Jam exec No I.D. in a recent interview with MTV News. The LP will arrive sometime after the August 7 drop of G.O.O.D. Music's inaugural collaborative album "Cruel Summer" featuring West, John Legend, Big Sean, Kid Cudi, 2 Chainz, Common and Mos Def, among others. G.O.O.D. is West's own record label, which he founded in 2004.
"He's coming right after that," No I.D. told MTV at the ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards in Los Angeles, also stating that he'll be playing a role in the new album.
West's most recent solo effort came in 2010 with the critically-acclaimed "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy," while last year saw the release of "Watch the Throne," his collaborative LP with fellow rapper Jay-Z. Earlier this week he debuted his Pusha-T collaboration "New God Flow," which you can listen to here.
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Israel will significantly ease its three-year-old blockade of goods and material into Gaza, Quartet Middle East envoy Tony Blair announced Monday. He added that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu will continue the maritime blockade and maintain restrictions on overland transfers of weapons and terror-related goods.
One immediate result of the new policy may be to undermine the latest attempts to launch massive fleets of ships to Gaza and try to engage the Israel Armed Forces into another military clash.
Following international pressure to ease the embargo following the flotilla clash more than two weeks ago, Prime Minister Netanyahu has agreed to permit the delivery of steel and cement to Gaza, subject to international supervision that the materials will not be used for Kassam rockets or underground bunkers. Blair did not say what mechanisms would be installed to keep Hamas from continuing to smuggle weapons.
The de facto Hamas government has smuggled anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles and long-range rockets that can strike metropolitan Tel Aviv, according to Israeli military intelligence officers. Early last year, the government of former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, when current Kadima leader Tzipi Livni was Foreign Minister, agreed to end the Operation Cast Lead anti-terror war on condition that the United States install high-technology equipment to keep out weapons. The condition was not fulfilled, and Hamas continues to smuggle weapons through underground tunnels.
Although several maritime expeditions aimed at breaking the Israeli embargo have been intercepted by the Israeli Navy, the clash between Turkish terror activists, nine of whom were killed, and Israeli Navy commandos have resulted in the latest diplomatic pressure on Israel to left the embargo.
Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected Blair's proposal to end the maritime blockade, and the Quartet envoy said that Israel "will maintain the blockade with respect to arms and combat material but they are prepared to let in goods that are necessary for people's ordinary lives."
He added that the changes may take weeks ort even months to implement
Israel previously has kept all Gaza crossings open for the flow of humanitarian aid, but Hamas terrorist attacks on trucks bring the aid forced the closure of transfer points, except for the Nahal Oz fuel depot and the Kerem Shalom crossing.
The same transfer point was the scene of a terrorist attack four years ago this month in which two Israeli soldiers were killed and Gilad Shalit was kidnapped. Blair did not mention the fate of Shalit, whose father Noam has asked that Israel hinge any easing of the blockade with the release of his son.
Blair said Israel soon will open the other two major crossings and significantly widen the list of item to be allowed into Gaza. He said, "We change from the so-called permitted list of items where things only come in if they on that list, to the prohibited list where goods come in unless they are on that list. This is a significant change."
United Nations officials, after more than two years of accusations that Gaza Arabs are facing a humanitarian crisis, recently have admitted that the description is inaccurate. However, Jeremy Hobbs, Executive Director of Oxfam International, maintained that "The civilian population has been kept just above the bar of a humanitarian crisis."


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This morning I made a routine excursion to our local Walmart for necessities and I was disgusted to find the place overrun with frantic and overtired men at 8:30 in the morning. Yup, it's Valentine's Day and apparently scores of the members of the male population haven't bought their presents yet, on the MORNING of the holiday. There were herds of panic-stricken men representing all ages and types hovering over the cards, flowers and repackaged Halloween candy. Each one genuinely agonizing over the purchase for their significant other.
At first glance the display may seem cute: "Aw look, hubby is trying to surprise his wife before she wakes up." But keep in mind here, these "sincere, heartfelt" gifts are being purchased at the very last minute possible in Walmart. Isn't this slightly horrifying? There is no thought, no sincerity and no happiness enjoyed in the choice of the gifts. They aren't even shelling out the big bucks! It's all begrudgingly bestowed because the men are obligated and afraid. I thought Valentine's Day was supposed to be about mutual love, not the consequence of an insufficient gift. And another thing: Why would any woman want to receive such a gift? I for one, don't.
I'd rather pass up all the Hallmark holidays and accompanying burdensome presents for random acts of kindness and love whenever the feeling strikes. Ladies, wouldn't it be infinitely more exciting to find a tiny box loaded with special trinkets in your sweater drawer on a random Sunday? Or buy something simply because you know your man would like it and give it to him that very night, just because. Or perhaps write a little note during lunch hour and mail it to him, only because you were thinking of him at the time. What good is all this mandatory present giving doing us? I honestly don't see the point.
I'm not saying I disapprove of Valentine's Day and the sentiments it represents. In a conceptual sense, I wholeheartedly approve. It seems to me that our modern notion of it has strayed much too far from what it was meant to be. And far be it from me to advise anyone on relationships. I've never even had a boyfriend, for Pete's sake. I know I'm a dopey Romantic who is more than likely living in a silly dreamworld. Even so, I just can't help being appalled at this whole nonsensical rigmarole. It truly seems like everyone (men and women alike) is getting a raw deal here. Why not hold out for something better?


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Shooting at Minneapolis restaurant leaves 1 dead, 3 injured
Police are investigating a shooting at a crowded Minneapolis restaurant early Monday morning that killed a man and wounded three others.
Minneapolis police say around 1:30 a.m. multiple shots were fired through the front window of La Que Buena restaurant, 1611 E. Lake St., into a group of people inside.
When officers arrived, they found a 32-year-old man dead, the Star Tribune reports.
The three other men struck by gunfire, ages 19, 22 and 30, ended up at the Hennepin County Medical Center with non life-threatening injuries.
Police say the lone suspect fled the scene following the shooting.
A man leaving the restaurant early Monday told the Star Tribune that he suspects the shooting was gang related.
No arrests have been made. Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to text their anonymous tip to 847 411, enter MPD and the tip, or call the tipline at 612-692-TIPS (8477).


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Vellum, Paradise City hold fall shows
Vellum Design Build of San Luis Obispo, Calif., and California Polytechnic State University's College of Architecture and Environmental Design recently partnered to host "Vellum 14", the 14th annual Vellum Furniture Design Exhibition, a juried, two-day competition with 165 entries.
"This competition provides a forum for students to expeditiously exhibit their design passions with alacrity and with a facility for craft," Cal Poly professor Tom di Santo said in a statement. "It is amazing to see so many brilliant examples of learn by doing that the students achieve in such a short period of time."
Pieces included tables, chairs, light fixtures, toys and furniture. Entries were are judged on function, individuality and beauty.
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The Paradise City Arts Festival in Marlborough, Mass., was held Nov. 17-19 at the Royal Plaza Trade Center and featured one-of-a-kind home furnishings, paintings, textiles and art pieces.
Exhibitors included 175-juried artists from 27 states.
The show attracted hundreds of decorators, architects and homeowners, according to show directors Linda and Geoffrey Post.
"Each year we combine new artists with the old, always with an eye toward curating an event that includes different price points and aesthetics, and tapping into the latest trends," says Geoffrey Post.
This year's event featured a "Life of the Party" theme, encouraging artists to create works in a "celebratory spirit."
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Government investigators are looking into Mr. Matt Gaetz who goes to the Bahamas with women and especially if those women are paid to have sex, which would violate state law, a legal officer and anyone else who knows the matter.
Investigators also found that Gaetz, R-Fla., And one of her colleagues had used the internet to search for women who could pay them for sex, sources said.
Gaetz, who has not been charged, has repeatedly denied the allegations.
There was no response to a request for comment from his representatives.
Attorney Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Denied the allegations and said he had never had sex with a 17-year-old as an adult and had never paid for sex.
In a statement sent to CBS News, which initially reported that investigators were considering a trip to the Bahamas, a party spokesman said Gaetz denied the allegations.
"Advocate. Gaetz has never paid for sex, and he has never had sex with a girl under the age of one. What started with widespread headlines about 'sex trafficking' has now become a common fishery about holidays and adult relationships," the spokesman said. .
The New York Times reported last week that the Department of Justice was investigating Gaetz's sexual encounter with a 17-year-old man.
Legal sources have confirmed to NBC News that the investigation stemmed from the investigation into another man, Joel Micah Greenberg, who is still awaiting trial on charges of trafficking, fraud and fraud. Greenberg has pleaded not guilty.
On the night The Times reported its case, Gaetz said "no part of the allegations against me are true" and that his family had been the victims of a $ 25 million robbery involving threats to tarnish his reputation.
Gaetz said in an op-ed published Monday that he is not a criminal and will not resign.
"As I take my turn under the gun, let me face the allegations against me. First, I have never, paid for sex. Second, I, as an adult, have never had sex with a 17-year-old man," wrote Gaetz to the Washington Examiner.
He said the "strange" claims were made after he "decided to take over the most powerful institutions in Beltway."


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Freddy Fazbear left his hat behind following the release of Five Nights at Freddy's 3, leading many to believe the third game in the mega-popular horror franchise is the last. Maybe it is the last; we haven't heard one way or the other yet.
But the Five Nights at Freddy's legend will definitely live on. There's a movie coming.
Earlier today The Hollywood Reporter revealed Warner Bros picked up the rights to a Five Nights at Freddy's film adaptation. The adaptation is being produced by Roy Lee (The Ring, The Grudge), and the duo of Seth Grahame-Smith and David Katzenberg of KatzSmith Entertainment.
At this point it's not known what direction the story will take beyond "animatronics try and kill a hapless security guard" (and even that's not a guaranteed plot point). Fans of the series know there's a lot of lore underneath the games' seemingly shallow presentation. Will the movie shed any light on the murders? On Purple Guy? The child-ghosts possessing the animatronics?
Whatever happens in the film, we can count on seeing Freddy and his face-chewing pals. Series creator Scott Cawthon told The Hollywood Reporter, "The [games'] story really lends itself to being a movie and it taps into a largely unexplored niche of horror that a lot of people will be able to relate to."
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Leavenworth, Washington is already one of the country's most charming small towns—but now it's even more charming, thanks to the cutest RV resort we've ever seen.
Twenty minutes outside of the Bavarian village-themed town, on the edge of Wenatchee National Forest, you'll find a collection of colorful tiny houses on Trout Lake known as the Leavenworth Tiny House Village—and, we're calling it now, they're going to be a hot destination come Christmas.
The five tiny houses, which are operated as vacation rentals by Petite Retreats in conjunction with Leavenworth RV Campground and Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, were custom-designed to mimic the small town's unique Bavarian look and feel, according to Curbed. The homes, all of which have a fun name to match their design, range in size from 180-300 square feet.
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Guests can rent one of the homes—Hanna, Otto, Belle, Adeline, or Rudolf—starting at $129 per night, and spend their days visiting Leavenworth, or taking advantage of the lake, hiking trails, and more nearby outdoor activities during the summer. But we think they'll be even more fun to visit during the holidays, when Leavenworth kicks off its famous Christmas festivities, with handbell concerts, a lively weekend-long Christkindlmarkt, harp music, and a weekly festival around the town tree with carolers, Gluhwein, and sledding.
Families or larger groups should consider renting Belle, the largest of the tiny houses, with blue shutters and an ivory exterior; it has room for five guests and features details straight out of a Disney movie. Couples will want to opt for Hanna, the smallest house, which has a cozy feel and a cheery purple exterior.
You can book your stay at RVonthego.com or Leavenworthtinyhouse.com, plus check out these 50 rentals across the U.S. for more tiny house vacation ideas.
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1. Man facing 31 charges after Surrey arrest
"The suspect has occupied the number one spot on Richmond RCMP's most wanted list for well over a year," notes an RCMP release, "and was second most wanted person on the BAITCar/Integrated Municipal Police Auto Crime Team (IMPACT) Top Ten." See more >
2. BNSF offers to discuss railway's debris-clearing 'practices'
Nearby residents claimed that the railway had dumped debris including mud, boulders and trees onto the Semiahmoo foreshore. See more >
|A BNSF train rolls north along the Semiahmoo Peninsula's waterfront tracks Jan. 30, past one of the slides that reader Erik Seiz photographed that same day. (Erik Seiz photo)
3. Chilliwack man who threatened to shoot up UFV released on bail
A former University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) student who allegedly threatened to "get a gun and shoot up a classroom" also made a list of 10 historic mass shootings across North America. See more >
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5. Yale First Nation to build tiny homes for sale and rent
The idea is to build a dozen 280-square-foot homes on the Nation's land about 10 minutes outside of Hope along Highway 7, for rent at affordable rates to any members of the community. See more >
|The Yale First Nation housing team are housing intern Talon Coghill, left, housing manager Crystal Sedore and housing intern Austin Heino. The latest housing project is a dozen tiny homes, which will be rented out to the community, as an economic development project for the Nation. (Emelie Peacock/Hope Standard)


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Surf fishing is a local obsession on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Locals drive to the beaches to surf fish for their flounders, speckled trout, red fish and spanish mackerels. Since surf fishing requires very little equipment, it is very popular with beginners to fishing purist. Most of the time early and late fishing is most productive. Simply walk out into an area that is about knee level. Begin casting and working a bait across the water. It won't be long for a you to start getting some fish biting in the surf.
Here are a few pieces of equipment you will need for surf fishing on the Mississippi Gulf coast:
- A fishing pole-Preferably one that can handle salt water
- A life jacket
- A fish ring – stores fish when surf fishing
- A bait bucket
- A pair of pliers
- A knife
- A Small tackle box
- A hat
- A water tight container for personal items
- A fishing partner
- A fishing license
- Sunscreen
- Surf Fishing Waders
There are any fishing regulations that you need to be familiar with before surf fishing. You need to know creel limits and liscence requirements. You should also know or be familiar with the species that may be caught in the Gulf of Mexico. You should also be aware of different jelly fish and stinging fish species. Taking a little time to familiarize yourself with the waters you are going to surf fish can and will pay big dividends. Also have an idea on how you might handle catching a shark or stingray when fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.
You are in the water when surf fishing!
There is a big difference when fishing from a boat and from the water. You are close to the fish when surf fishing. Be aware that a satchel of fish can attract predators to your catch. So if there are sharks or other aggressive large fish you may want to remove your catch from the water. Temperature of the air and water is key for safe surf fishing. Know what the temperature is and gear up accordingly. It doesn't take long to get hypodermic when surf fishing in cold water. Be careful and catch lots of fish when surf fishing the Mississippi Gulf Coast Beaches.


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Freegold to drill two porphyry copper targets at Shorty Creek
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Freegold Ventures Ltd. July 6 said drilling is about to begin at its Shorty Creek copper-gold project near Livengood, Alaska.
The company acquired this project through a long-term lease with Fairbanks-based Gold Range Ltd. Freegold has carried out ground geophysics and soil sampling over the two target areas. This, in conjunction with compiling previous work and using State of Alaska airborne...
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It is hard to have good food without good soil. Most of us know that. Most of us, however, don't know that healthy soil stores carbon. Indeed, an acre of healthy soil stores 125 to 450 tons of carbon (which translates to 450 to 2,750 tons of carbon dioxide. Unhealthy soil, on the other hand, is just dirt. It is dead.
On February 2nd, the Berry Good Foundation, Kiss the Ground and the UC San Diego Center for Sustainability Science, Planning and Design will be producing a panel on exactly that — climate change's hottest topic — the relationship between healthy soil and a healthy planet. Amongst the panelists are:
- Ryland Engelhart and Calla Rose Ostrander, Kiss the Ground
- Scott Murray, Organic farmer and resource conservationist
- Pablo Rojas, rancher, El Mogor Ranch, Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California
- Dr. Keith Pezzoli, Director, Urban Studies and Planning, UC San Diego
- David Bronner, CEO, Dr. Bronner's
- Dr. Justine Owen, Soil Scientist, UC Berkeley
- Michelle Lerach founder, The Berry Good Foundation
In 2010, Michelle Lerach was given five kid goats by Jack Ford. When these goats grew to full maturity, they produced kid goats of their own that were gifted to six San Diego families. Children and parents alike learned how to care for these animals while sustainably raising them to produce non-GMO milk. Ford taught these families how to use that milk and craft their own cheese. Last year, those cheeses were featured at the charcuterie of Lerach's annual Berry Good Night. Described by San Diego Magazine as "the best party This year at BGN 2015, these families will produce the cheese at the charcuterie table with non-gmo milk from the same generational goat herd that they've raised since 2010.invite of the year," Berry Good Night is a lot more than a party. It grew into an engine for bringing San Diego's small farmers, ranchers, activists and Chefs together and from it have emerged a wealth of stories…and projects. Now, Berry Good Night has given birth to the Berry Good Foundation, designed to systematize, build upon the synergies of Berry Good Night and turn it into far more than a one-off event.
Come to the Soil Matters panel on February 2 at the Price Center East at UC San Diego to get a taste of it. Food and drinks start in the Foyer at 5:30 p.m. and the panel runs from 6:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m. in the Ballroom.


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for a change (swaragini) Episode 29
Hii darlings tnk u very much.for ur support .
Laksh:iam really sorry .I didn't mean that
Rag:have u finished ??can I leave???
Laksh:I lovee u ragini
Laksh:yes I really love u but sorry for what I done to u
Rag:sooo u love mee really?
Laksh:with a smile on his face yes.
Rag:but I don't love u any more .nd haa I excused u
Laksh:don't hate mee plzz I can't bare it .
Rag:I will not hate u laksh because for hate also I should remember you which I don't want to .I forgetted about u nd move on in my lifee
Rag left from there
In office
Rag gets manav call
Rag:haa manav tell mee
Man:u forgot how can u doo this I told u naa today I will introduce my lover to u
Rag:sorryyy really sorry I wil bee there in 10 min
At coffee shop
Manav:come sit rag .she is my to be fiancee ankita
Rag:shocked doc ankita???
Ankita:hey what a plesent surprise .soo u r rag manav always tells about u
Man:excuse mee can anyone tell mee whats happening
They explained
Man:ohh nd haa anku u told that u will introduce ur friend to mee
Ankitaa:was about to talk
Voice:I came nd sry for the delay
Rag nd man saw him nd were shocked as he is our cuty naughty laksh
Ankita:u alredy know him rag nd manav this is ……
Ank:u know him
Man:haa he is rags friend naa I met him nd ha he is famous criminal lawyer too
Rag:ok manav I should leave I have to do my work naa
Man:ohh common iam giving permission to waste my money nd u r doing to much
Laksh:was staring continuesly nd rag felt uncomfortable
After some time
Rag:ok I will leave now my dad will worry about mee
Laksh:I will drop u nd u two continue ur romance byee
They went nd laksh went to bring his bike from parking clot rag want to avoid him soo walking fastly a bike came nd stopped before her
Rag:I can goo my own
Laksh:not listened her dragged her towards him
Rag:what r u doing its public place what every one think
Laksh:soo plzz with out making an issuee get on the bike
Rag sat nd he dropped her at her home
Rag:tnk u nd was about to goo
Laksh:won't call mee inside
Rag :noo thanks
Laksh:ok nd he kept his bike side nd strarted going in
Rag:can't u listen I told noo
Laksh:iam going to see my mamaa nd my family
Lak:u don't know naa my mom is only ur busa
Rag:really then its good I wil bring janaki aunty to my paa he will bee happy nd tnk u very much
Laksh:u don't know how to say tnk u for a lover
Rag:don't know nd u r not my lover .got it
Laksh:ohh commonn he hold her sholder nd took her in
Rag was shocked to see janaki there
Rag:aunty she ran to her nd hugged her
Janaki:not aunty anymore call mee maa
Rag was confused
Shekar:she bought a praposal of laksh to u nd iam very happy that at last my sister excused mee
Rag was shocked
Screen freezes with shocking face of rags
Recap:may bee marriage


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The Spirit of the Church today has become that of an Old Testament style setup; having Priests and Pastors (Elders & Deacons) as head.
Yet the original intent was to have actual born again men, to build each other up in Christ, producing more Elders within the body, to assist weaker brethren in the faith to grow in their hearing and following Christ within their spiritual life. The problem comes when we teach those who profess Christ as their Savior; (yet in actuality they only know the scriptures or theology) but are not the Lord's people!
Through the Centuries Satan has used natural understanding of the Bible and man devised systematic theologies within Western culture, to produce and grow false brethren: who are then only detected by those who actually know, and walk with Christ in Spirit and in Truth. The true brethren, (the actual Sons and Daughters of God) are then driven away by the Spirit of Religion which exists as a demonic counter fit to actually following Christ in Spirit.
Most who start with Christ will refuse to pay the price in letting the Lord be Master of their lives, as they love the world and their own independence, more than their love for the Lord. These nominal and broad road Christians (false brethren) and anti-Christ's are very dangerous enemies of the cross, and enemies to those who are actual disciples. They will use their knowledge of the Bible, to try and crush the true brethren into submission in conforming to the world, and the world (social) Church.
This is the same type of manipulation that the Scribes and Pharisees once used, to try and trap Jesus Christ and his Apostles: and is spiritual in nature, and not just doctrine.
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Why does my work seem so much better when I am copying, or in this case paraphrasing, somebody else? I guess the answer is obvious in the case of old masters, but am I really that much, or little, I should say, of a pissant artist after all these years? This is the first window I have been excited about for awhile, though I have loved working in general in an everyday enjoyment sort of way. In a way the latter is more comfortable. I don't wake up in the night and worry about windows that are only adequate. Anyway, here are some pictures of work in progress on a window, one of many, for a church in Staten Island, for which they wanted to use the Velasquez painting below.


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Forest Park School Equality Objectives
We recognise that the public sector equality duty has three aims:
We have considered how well we currently achieve these aims with regard to the protected groups under the Equality Act (race, disability, gender, gender re-assignment, age, pregnancy and maternity, marital status, sexual orientation, religion and belief and sexual orientation).
Having referred to and analysed our equality information, we have set ourselves the following objective(s):
Objective 1: To assess and if needed change the venue of the Year 6 residential to meet the needs of all year 6 pupils.
Objective 2: To ensure the needs of all the pupils are met when out on a trip.
Objective 3: To ensure that diversity and equality are reflected in the curriculum map each year
Objective 4: To ensure that all pupils are gaining a consistent approach to improving their independence whilst in school.
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It's time to explore wine regions in Tasmania along Australia's coolest wine trail. So come along for a swirl and a sip. Put your nose into a glass of Aussie Vinifera and guess what region it's from.
Tasmania may be famous for its beautiful places to visit but Tasmania's wine has recently been going off the charts with unparalleled vintages that have caught the attention of international wine snobs.
Many insiders swear that rivalling wine-producing neighbours in Victoria and South Australia can thank Tasmania for the burgeoning grape vines in these states.
James Halliday, Australia's lauded wine critic and vigneron explains on his website how wine has been made in Tasmania years before vines were even planted in either of those states.
Don't take his word for it though.
It's time to unfurl the bouquet of the Apple Isle's exotic wine regions in a state that has – at last count – 160 wine producers.
Discover the acclaimed wine regions with some tasting notes.
Visiting in winter? Here's what to do in Tasmania in winter. While in Hobart check out these things to do in Hobart and there are more things to do in Launceston too.
- 5 Wine Regions In Tasmania
- 5 Best Wineries Tasmania – North East
- Wineries in Tasmania – Tamar Valley
5 Wine Regions In Tasmania
By Ilona Kauremszky
1- Huon Valley for cool climate wines
A handful of boutique wineries make this region on the Southern Wine Route a popular stop for wine lovers.
Located 40 minutes south from the capital of Hobart, see the floor of Huon Valley festooned in grape vines and realize it's similarity to Bordeaux, France.
The Huon Valley lies on the same degree of latitude as the legendary French wine region albeit 43 degrees south of the Equator.
Some favourite stops include Panorama Vineyard, beautiful for its radiant views on the north-facing banks of the Huon River and best-known for top-class Pinots, full-bodied cabernet sauvignon, medal-winning chardonnays and fresh sauvignon blancs.
The vintners secret: hand harvested with each grape inspected.
Then there's Home Hill Winery, home to a popular roadside restaurant that pairs fabulous local seasonal ingredients with the winery's new and popular vintages.
Sample award-winning Pinot Noir, chardonnay and sylvaner, along with sparkling wines.
2- North East and Tamar Valley wine region
Tasmania's wine bastion, the island's largest wine region is home to over 20 wineries.
From Launceston, follow the iconic looped wine route from Launceston northward to Rowella with the fertile banks of the Tamar River in view nearly the entire way then head eastward to Pipers River and veer south to Relbia.
The entire 145km route can be done in two hours but we recommend making winery stops along the way.
In Rowella, Holm Oak Vineyards dubbed Tasmania's best kept secret is the idea of a husband and wife team, Rebecca and Tim Duffy.
The sprawling estate sits on the former oak grove of the acclaimed Alexander Patent Racquet Company known for manufacturing the 'wizard' racquet used by Australia's tennis champion Jack Crawford who won Wimbledon in 1933.
The oak trees are long gone but spot some vintages named in homage to its tennis racquet roots.
The wine cellar is known for its icy cool wines and popular Pinots.
3- North West Wine Route
Some of Tasmania's prettiest towns sit on this coastal edge and so do a bumper crop of wineries.
The wee town of Devonport makes a good launch pad for this coastal wine tour.
Only 15-minutes from Devonport be sure to stop at the Barringwood Estate.
This gorgeous vineyard lies on a dramatic steep north facing slope overlooking the lush Don Valley toward the ever changing Bass Strait.
Ask about their Pinots and chardonnays.
4- East Coast Wine Route
Between Orford and St. Helens off Tasmania's rugged east coast is a picture-perfect world of wineries.
You'll want to wear your sunglasses though when sightseeing as the region boasts more sunny days than any other part of Tasmania.
As you drive by the stunning vistas in the area, make time to explore the fabled wineries.
Considered the first commercial winery on the east coast, Freycinet Vineyard is a family-owned winery that has been producing wines since the 1980s.
Wine critic James Halliday says this popular wine stop is rated by visitors to Tasmania as one of the very best wineries on the island.
Note vineyard tours are available by appointment only.
And in Cranbrook, Spring Vale is pouring out some classics like Pinots, chardonnays and sauvignon blancs.
The small family run winery has some unique history too.
The winery has an original convict built stable which is now the cellar door that is often used as the backdrop for wine tastings.
5- Southern Wine Route
You don't have to go far for wine samplings. Once you arrive in Hobart, you'll discover vineyards are nearby.
Only 15km from Tasmania's capital visit Coal Valley Vineyard, a five-hectare family run winery that overlooks the Coal River estuary, is renowned for its superior wines.
Then later head south to the sleepy little island settlement of Lunawanna on Bruny Island and make a stop at Bruny Island Wines.
You have just reached Australia's southernmost vineyard.
Take a winery tour and don't forget to try the wine tastings big on Pinot Noir and chardonnay.
No matter which way you swirl your glass, whether you're saying "Bottoms up" or "Down the hatch" or that good old fashioned word, "Cheers" the wine-tasting experience is like no other in Tasmania.
Regarded as the home of the world's best sparkling wines outside only Champagne itself, there's no wine region less crowded yet more picturesque in the whole of Australia.
Tasmania's North East has some of the best wineries Tasmania has to offer.
What's more, Tasmanian sparkling wine and Tasmanian Pinot Noir are some of the best in the world.
So, if you're planning on heading south, here are five wineries to put on your list.
5 Best Wineries Tasmania – North East
By Craig Tansley
1- Bay Of Fires Wines
Could you find a prettier tasting room in Australia?
This Tasmanian winery has floor-to-ceiling windows that look out across mountains of native forest and 20 hectares of rolling vineyards.
But that's just the site – the wine coming out of it keeps winning awards all over the world, especially the Arras premium sparkling wines, which recently won a Gold Medal at the London International Wine Show and have long been regarded as amongst Australia's finest sparkling wines.
Bay of Fires Wines is at 40 Baxters Rd, Pipers River, 03 6382 7622.
2- Pipers Brook Vineyard
Pipers Brook may well be Tasmania's second-biggest producer of wine (and it was the first winery in the region), but the drive in feels like you're lost in the bush completely.
If you're in the area at night, it's a good spot to look up into the sky for the Tasmania Aurora.
You'll drive up a long dirt trail slowing for passing geese, getting glimpses of the ocean as you pass through hillside after hillside of ripening grapes before arriving at a medieval French-style winery.
Pipers Brook Vineyards' Pinot Noirs are amongst the world's best but equally impressive are the vineyard's sparkling wines, the cream of which is the premium Kreglinger label – the only wine in the Southern Hemisphere to carry its own royal seal.
Pipers Brook is at 1216 Pipers Brook Rd, Pipers Brook, 03 6382 7527.
3- Jansz Tasmania
Located right next door to Pipers Brook Vineyard, visiting Jansz couldn't be easier (they don't call this little corner of Tasmania "Sparkling Tasmania" without good reason).
Long regarded as one of the world's finest sparkling wine producers, there are none of the pretences you'd expect with this kind of reputation (of which you'll find in Champagne!).
In fact, the atmosphere at Jansz Tasmania couldn't be more different entirely – the emphasis is on casual here, with the tasting room located within a cosy old farmhouse surrounded by grapes and looking out over a private lake.
Jansz Tasmania is at 1216B Pipers Brook Rd, Pipers Brook, 03 6382 7066.
4- Dalrymple Vineyards
Located less than a kilometre from Jansz and Pipers Brook Vineyard you'll soon see why visiting the Pipers River wine region is so easy… and rewarding.
This smaller vineyard is a real beauty queen – with views across tea trees, gums and rows of grapes to the Bass Strait in the distance from the winery's cellar door and outside picnic area.
Dalrymple's Pinot Noirs are world-class, but equally cherished are the estate's Sauvignon Blancs and Chardonnays.
Dalrymple is at 1337 Pipers Brook Rd, Pipers Brook, 03 6382 7229
5- Delamere Vineyard
Nothing captures the rustic magic of Pipers River more than this pretty-as-a-picture vineyard – one of Tasmania's longest running family owned and operated wineries.
From the moment you arrive down a winding bush track to the estate's picturesque cellar door and Chilli the dog welcomes you, you'll know you've arrived in a special part of Tasmania.
But there's nothing cute about the wines here – Delamere Vineyard's sparklings, Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays are amongst the country's finest.
It's also located very close to all wineries listed above.
Delamere Vineyard is at 4238 Bridport Rd, Pipers Brook, 03 6382 7190.
Wineries in Tasmania – Tamar Valley
Josef Chromy
By Karen Halabi
One of the best day trips from Launceston is a visit to Josef Chromy Winery. Driving into the pebbled entrance to Josef Chromy, the picturesque view over the vineyard and lake is reminiscent of being in Europe, but at the same time so very Tasmanian.
The Josef Chromy Cellar Door is located in the estate's original 1880s homestead, surrounded by lovely gardens. Some say it's one of the most picturesque wineries in Tasmania.
Inside, there's an open log fire, where you can sip fine Tasmanian wine and enjoy views of the vineyards and lakes.
The fork-tailed lion that embellishes the Josef Chromy Tasmania wine label is similar to the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Bohemia in the 12th Century.
Bohemia, as you may or may not know, is, or rather was, part of former Czechoslovakia, which split into to nations, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
In 1950, Josef escaped from his war-torn Czech village, fleeing across borders. He managed to avoid minefields, sniffer dogs and soldiers.
Finally, he immigrated to Australia., where over the next 40 years he used his skills as a butcher and small goods producer to build Blue Ribbon Meat Products into one of Tasmania's leading brands.
The company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange in 1993.
The money he made gave Chromy the opportunity to invest in Tasmania's fledgling wine industry.
He went on to own develop some of Tasmania's leading wineries, including Rochecombe (now Bay of Fires), Jansz, Heemskerk and Tamar Ridge.
At 76, when most people would be well and truly retired, Chromy decided to launch Josef Chromy Wines.
Since the birth of the brand in 2007, Josef Chromy Wines has won 14 trophies and 170 medals. It's one of the most successful labels in Australia.
The Josef Chromy cellar door, vineyard and winery at Relbia, is a fifteen-minute drive south of Launceston.
It's set in a picturesque 61ha vineyard and has a state-of-the-art winery that produces wine – such as Josef Chromy pinot gris, Josef Chromy sauvignon blanc, Josef Chromy chardonnay, Josef Chromy Riesling and Josef Chromy pinot noir – made from cool climate fruit.
These days, Chief Winemaker Jeremy Dineen is in charge of making wine.
There are three labels: the limited edition Zdar range, reserved for 'exceptional' parcels of fine wine; Josef Cromy; and Pepik, the more casual wines for everyday drinking.
You can enjoy a light lunch, gourmet platter or one of the chef's seasonal specialties.
The food and wine are outstanding, particularly the tasting plates which are matched with particular wines, some of them award-winning.
A stunning new restaurant and function centre that overlooks the picturesque lake and vineyard has recently opened and the restaurant that was formerly located in the cottage has relocated there.


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A lot of things take hits during lockouts. Players and owners lose a lot of money, but they can handle those losses. More severe hurt is doled out to arena workers who are laid off, and team employees who have to do the same amount of work on trimmed schedules.
What's never talked about though, is team driven charity organizations. As great as the game is, there are some things that making a lot of money allows teams to do that transcend the game, and the Montreal Canadiens Children's Foundation is one of those things.
While fans are annoyed that we're deprived of our favourite hobby, and some of our livelihoods are affected (ahem), it's important to remember that it's just a game to us.
The Canadiens Children's Foundation makes a large chunk of its donations from the 41 home games the Montreal Canadiens play at the Bell Centre. Thus far 12 of those 41 games have been canceled by the NHL, (nearly 30%) which represents a huge sum of money that is no longer going to the kids helped by the Foundation.
Since it was established before the 2000-01 season, the Foundation has raised approximately $13.5M towards 450 charitable endeavours all around Quebec. The newest venture is a brand new community skating rink near me in NDG, where underprivileged children can borrow equipment and skate on the ice, enjoying and learning the sport we all love, among others like ringette and figure skating. This initiative will be the 5th rink of it's kind.
Frequent commenter on EOTP JD_ for several years now has combined his passion for Halloween and horror with an effort to benefit the local charity by hosting a drive at his incredibly decorated haunt in Kirkland. You can see this year's edition here.
Cash donations are accepted in person, but Hurricane Sandy threatens to ruin Halloween for the East coast this year. Instead, you can make a $5 donation by texting "Habs" to 45678. The Montreal Canadiens Children's Foundation is an important part of what makes the Montreal Canadiens great, let's make sure they can do as much this year as they have every year of their existence.