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I am getting a lot of spam visitors (most probably faked) to my websites from a certain country (Ukraine) and I want to block this country because they are wasting my bandwidth for nothing. Is this an easy task with htaccess or something like that? Awstats can list visitors based on their country, that makes me think that it is possible to identify a visitor's country and then blocking it should be easy.
I wish we didn't have such webmasters in the world but unfortunately we have and I fear that we will always have.
ip2country.com has an api which you can use which determines the country a visitor is from. Whether you use it to allow or deny a visitor access to your website is your business (and your coding).
Hi David, thanks for the suggestion. That website seems to be selling databases for a yearly price. I might consider them if my websites get bigger and bring in more money. But at this time, I am looking for a free solution if possible.
I know that IP address of visitors can be identified by PHP, can't we do the same for country codes? Or does it always have to be checked from a pre-defined database?
Sorry, there ARE IP to country websites which offer their services for free ... and even provide the PHP code for you to use. After a search, I've (re)discovered http://phpweby.com/software/ip2country.
If you've ever looked at the IP blocks by country and how they're presented (the quad blocks are multiplied out to give a numerical entry, e.g., your localhost is 127.0.0.1 which will be accessed as 127*256*256*256+0*256*256+0*256+1 or 2130706433), you know that you want to keep away from that! When the databases need updating frequently, you KNOW that's something to leave to others, too!
"Eureka!" (Translation: I found it!)
http://www.ipinfodb.com/ offers an API with coding examples in two steps, a free version and a more accurate detailed version. If all you need is the country identification, the free version will do it for you.
Sorry it took so long for me to find it - it was hidden in plain sight!
David, thank you very much for your continued help and contribution. That will surely help.
About this country identification based on IP blocks, I think it would have been a lot easier and faster for us if the countries had IP blocks within a certain range and not hundreds of different ranges. I think whoever allocated those IP addresses years ago, didn't do a great job.
Another one I know of is IP2nation: http://www.ip2nation.com/
So, let's say I want to allow traffic only from the US. I created a sample htaccess file from ipinfodb.com and it is 43000+ lines. Would that dramatically affect my website loading speed? Will it cause high load on the server? I wish there was a simpler method for identifying visitor's country. Maybe in some near future someone discovers a way to do that without checking thousands of IP blocks.
ip2nation also requires that you download and maintain a massive database - NOT a desirable option!
OMG! Yes, yes and there is! Simply use a PHP script as an autoprepend to obtain the two letter country code (from the API provided) and allow/reject based on that! The script which ipinfodb offers connects to their server to use their database (which they maintain)
Of course, visitors using a proxy server can get around that but you should be able to use the Apache variable shown here:
That could (untested) be used like:
# Since the HTTP_PROXY_CONNECTION is either null (false) or contains the HTTP_PROXY_CONNECTION value (true)
RewriteCond %{HTTP_PROXY_CONNECTION} false
RewriteRule .? - [F]
Of course, a truly anonymous proxy server should be able to hide this information.
Alternatively, I don't know whether anonymous proxy servers can use the HTTPS protocol (I would be surprised if they could not) but that may be another option.
I've been expanding my online tutorial into a complete book. Here is the code I have to:
Okay, that's nearly identical to what I'd just provided so you should be able to use either (I think I prefer the false over 'not empty' but I'll allow you to test on your server).
OK, I see. The CMS I use included ip2nation and updates it somehow by itself, so I've been spoiled.[/ot]


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- 5mm or less: Generally recommended for young girls and/or very petite ladies.
- 6mm Pearls: A bit smaller than 'usual' - a good option for ladies 5'3" or under and/or with a particularly slender neck.
- 7mm - 8mm Pearls: The 'standard' size. Most pearl strands you've likely seen are about 7-8mm.
- 9mm - 10mm Pearls: Luxury size. Larger than the 'usual' pearl strand, but subtly so. (It is unusual to find Akoya Pearls larger than this).
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- 4mm pearls are about the same diameter as an unpopped popcorn kernel.
- 5mm pearls are about the same diameter as a #2 pencil's eraser.
- 6mm pearls are about the same diameter as a #2 pencil's shaft (a #2 pencil's shaft is 1/4" which is 6.3mm).
- 7mm pearls are about the same diameter as an average dress-shirt button.
- 8mm pearls are about the same diameter as a green pea (not the 'baby' peas, the regular ones your mom forced you to eat...).
- 9mm pearls are about the same diameter as an AAA battery.
- 10mm pearls are about the same diameter as an M&M Candy (the longer side).
- 12mm is just a hair under 1/2 inch, so 12mm pearls are about the same diameter as the thickness of a standard household sponge.
- 14mm pearls are about the same diameter as an AA battery.
- 16mm pearls are about the same diameter as the width of standard-size dice (or think of it as if you took a die and cut off the corners to make it round).
- 18mm pearls are about the same diameter as a dime.
- 20mm pearls are about half-way between a penny and nickel (19mm and 21mm respectively).
- 24mm pearls are about the same diameter as a quarter.
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These items were created to salute the captain in every man. A "captain" is defined as a leader, a person who takes charge. He is the one who protects, who enters the unknown first for the benefit of crew or clan and does so with dedication and love. This is men's jewelry that celebrates the most important elements in a man's life: Loyalty, Beauty, Wisdom, Honor, Family, Hope, Strength and Love.
The inspiration for my designs came from ancient Japanese Samurai swords maker, Unno Moritoshi. Years ago, I saw an exhibit of such artifacts at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. I was moved by the strength, love and dedication it took to create these instruments. So much artistry was required to decorate these swords--swords of honor yet also weapons of war and death--with delicately inlaid symbols. Today, each item in The Capitan Collection contains small elements and talismans that are forged, like the ancient swords that came before them, into deeply oxidized Sterling silver and 14k yellow gold.
With each item, a legend is told and unfolds. And yet, like most good tales, the story of a man's life continues as the Universe moves forward. This is the never-ending story, the beauty of Life in all its mysteries. This is what I give you with The Capitan Collection.
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For over 100 years, Imperial has been the country's leading expert in pearls and a leading designer of pearl jewelry. Our three generations of pearl experts travel the world hand selecting rare pearls directly at the source, ensuring we have first pick of annual pearl harvests before they are even available to other companies. The fact that we are the largest independent pearl company in America allows us to leverage our unprecedented buying power to secure lots of pearls at quality levels others simply can't obtain.
From Golden-Age of Cinematic star Loretta Young to Rita Hayworth to Elizabeth Taylor to First Lady Nancy Reagan, Imperial Pearls have been the choice for discriminating fashionistas since the 1900's. Over our decades in the business, we have established strong personal relationships with pearl farmers throughout the world while remaining industry leaders in jewelry design and craftsmanship.
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Leaders of Imperial and other Pearl Companies discuss what's happening with freshwater pearls.
The Robert Wan Co. Auction in Hong Kong is one of the many places Imperial gets first-choice pearls
Bigger, badder, bolder. New jumbo size pearls have hit the market.
Dr. Elizabeth Strack - likely the world's foremost authority on pearls - talks with Imperial
90% of pearls sold do not meet Imperial's Standards!
The simple truth is that most pearl retailers can't even obtain pearls of the quality we insist on as a minimum.
Their so-called "AAA" may be the best of what they've got, but Imperial's 100 years of relationships with pearl farmers and dealers mean we've already taken the best of the harvest - so even our A-Quality pearls outshine most folks "AAA"... And our AA- and AAA-Quality levels represent pearls of a quality they generally can't even obtain.
Here's a chart that compares common pearl sizes to a dime.
Some quick guidance:
Having said that... if you're like us, it can be hard to 'visualize' what a 4mm or 8mm or any "mm" pearl size really looks like. And posting an image online isn't so good since they vary in size based on your monitor/resolution.
So here we're going to list some common pearl sizes compared to 'real world' objects that may be easier for you to picture:
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Two fierce competitors who've given their all, President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney now yield center stage to voters Tuesday for an Election Day choice that will frame the contours of government and the nation for years to come.
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia early voting picked up in the final days, but it looks like turnout will fall just short of the 2 million ballots cast before the 2008 election.
Tomorrow, CovNews.com will be your source for local election coverage.
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) - President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney made their last stands of the 2012 campaign Monday, employing their last vestiges of energy, celebrity boosters and plenty of jet fuel to encourage every supporter and the few remaining undecideds to tip the vote in their favor.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - To the last minute, Florida is proving to be an expensive and frustrating state for President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney alike, seemingly resistant to arguments that play well in Ohio, Colorado and other states.
Early voters continue to turn out in droves, as both political parties are doing their best to turn out the vote leading up to the Nov. 6 election.
Candidates seeking elected office in Newton County were asked to weigh in on Baxter International's arrival, how the county can attract new residents and business and what the future looks like at a Thursday forum hosted by the Newton County Home Builders Association.
In an effort to educate voters before the general election, the Newton-Rockdale chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference will hold a forum for Rockdale candidates Thursday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m., at Grace Fellowship Christian Church, 1316 Olympic Court, in Conyers.
Q: You have been a county commissioner previously, but were not re-elected the last time in District 2. Why should Republican voters of District 5 choose you to represent them in a new district?
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The House District 113 race will be determined in the August 21 run-off election after incumbent Pamela Dickerson received 42 percent of the Democratic votes (1,959 votes) and Sharon Sawyer received 32.47 percent (1,512 votes).
Three-term District Four Congressman Hank Johnson will face Republican Chris Vaughn in November after defeating two local candidates in the Democratic Primary. Johnson earned nearly 77% of the votes with 52,903 votes versus Courtney Dillard's 13,118 votes and 2,724 for Lincoln Nunnally.
One of the most wide-reaching votes of the evening had one of the biggest buildups as advocates hailed it as the future of transportation funding, while opponents labeled it as yet another example of poor government planning that wouldn't accomplish what is said it would.
The only judge to be challenged this year, incumbent Judge John Ott faced opposition from Covington lawyer Stephanie Lindsey, best known for representing Alcovy High School Principal LaQuanda Carpenter in the recent school blogging lawsuit. However, Ott took the primary with 8,731votes.
For almost three decades, Tommy Davis has been in the funeral business, as deputy coroner since 2003 and coroner since 2009. The 44-year-old is running once again, all because of his love for Newton County.
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St. John's International Women's Film Festival to present "Midnight's Children"
One of world's longest-running women's film fests to present 45 films
By Meredith Pillon
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The St. John's International Women's Film Festival is celebrating its 23-year anniversary by focusing on long-form feature length films.
And it's got one of the year's most talked-about films to kick off the party. Opening the festival is Deepa Mehta's much-anticipated film, "Midnight's Children," adapted from Salman Rushdie's book of the same title. Rushdie wrote the screenplay which, like the book, follows the lives of two young boys born at midnight on the night India gained independence from Britain.
Photo with Shriya Saran, Satya Bhabha
Mehta's last film, "Water," was nominated for an Oscar and the director will attend the opening night screening. She will also be the featured guest at the SJIWFF Industry Film Forum's Meet the Filmmaker luncheon on Wednesday, October 17.
Deepa Mehta (by Greg Russell Photography)
Of nearly 500 submissions to the Festival this year, the 23rd St. John's International Women's Film Festival will screen 45 films. Of those, 12 are local, 6 are features, and 14 are long-form documentaries.
The line-up includes Justin Simms' "Hard Light," an exploration of Newfoundland and its people through the lens of Michael Crummey's collection of poems and short stories of the same title; "Indie Game: The Movie," an award-winning documentary about the world of indie gaming and how the characters developing the games shape the characters within the games; Shandi Mitchell's incredible drama, "The Disappeared," about six men stranded in the North Atlantic who must work together to paddle themselves to safety; and new films by Jordan Canning, Stephen Dunn, and Sherry White
The St. John's International Women's Film Festival is proudly sponsored by the CBC, Telefilm Canada, the Canada Council for the Arts, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council, Memorial University, the Newfoundland and Labrador Film development Corporation, the Newfoundland Independent Filmmakers Co-Operative, and the city of St. John's and other corporate sponsors.
For information and tickets, call 1-709-754-3141 or go to email@example.com buffs can take a flight on Continental (there are daily nonstops from Newark) and be in St. John's in two hours.


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Starred Review, Booklist, September 1, 2013:
"Readers will understand how hard Terrell's choices are—particularly after two accidents make taking the quick money look like the safer option. They will cheer him, too, as a team team leader who ultimately makes makes decisions for the right reasons."
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, October 15, 2013:
"Thorough and suspenseful; a must-read for those interested in basketball and the dealings surrounding the sport."
School Library Journal, November 2013:
A riveting, cautionary tale about behind-the-scenes, big-money pressures confronting talented high school athletes. . . Timely hot topics are embedded in this action-packed sports story. Readers will breathlessly await Terrell's final decision."
From the Hardcover edition.
ALA Best Books for Young Adults NOMINEE 2014
Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Children's Book of the Year NOMINEE 2014
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This article was published 11/9/2011 (2172 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
THE Winnipeg Blue Bombers have more to be concerned about than a two-game losing streak and pockets of doubt.
The club lost starting middle linebacker Joe Lobendahn -- a two-time defensive player of the week this season -- to a right knee injury early in the second quarter of Saskatchewan's 45-23 decisive win in the 8th annual Banjo Bowl Sunday afternoon.
The fourth-year player, who has already missed time this season with an ankle injury, could be on the shelf for an extended period. He couldn't put any weight on his leg once the medical staff looked at him on the field (he was hurt on a special teams play) and needed to be carted off to the locker-room before the half.
In the sombre Bombers space after the game, the feeling on Lobendahn wasn't good.
"Man, that really hurt," strong-side linebacker Clint Kent said. "I hope he's OK. Joe is the quarterback of our defence, without question. He's smart and he's a playmaker. We're going to have to look at what we have, groom some guys, and go from there. It's not good."
The man who filled Lobendahn's spot Sunday was non-import Pierre-Luc Labbe, who typically only comes in on a handful of defensive packages. The trusted special teams captain who plays on four different units, Labbe was forced to pull double-duty for some of game, a task that was reminiscent of old school ironman football where players would play both offence and defence.
In the CFL, special teams gets just as much time on the field, it seems, so Labbe was busy.
"He did his thing, like he always does when he comes in there," weak-side linebacker Marcellus Bowman said. "He's got a lot of responsibility. I'd be dog-tired if I was him. I commend him for what he did...he's going to have to step it up even more right now."
Labbe, 27, looked like he ran a marathon after the game.
"I'm glad that after every practice, I've been running with Joe-Lo, just to make sure my conditioning remains high," said Labbe. "To be honest, I was dying at the end of the first half. First of all -- I'm not used to it and second, it's a lot of playing time."
The Bombers did make an adjustment after the break, switching in others to take Labbe's spot on some special teams. Regardless of the second-half reprieve, however, Labbe wasn't happy with his play on the Bombers return team. He shook his head in disbelief as he explained how he thought he had good position on a Riders player when returner Tim Brown broke a big run in the first half.
It was his first penalty on special teams this year.
"I'm not looking forward to film (today)," he added. "I'm sure no one in this room is."
Labbe, who suffered a dislocated right pinky finger in the contest, finished the game with five tackles.
More information on Lobendahn's knee is expected today. Looking ahead to a first-place battle with the Montreal Alouettes (6-4) Sunday, Winnipeg (7-3) has a few extra linebackers on the roster, a list that includes Merrill Johnson, Henoc Muamba, and Dustin Doe.
Other Bombers who suffered varying degrees of bumps and bruises Sunday were quarterback Buck Pierce, defensive back Jonathan Hefney and receiver Cory Watson.
BAD DREAM: Bombers defensive tackle Doug Brown on how Sunday's defeat felt a lot like the 2009 Banjo Bowl: "It's your biggest regular season home game... it's your rivalry game... we (bleeped) the bed... inexcusable." The Riders put a 55-10 pounding on the Blue and Gold that season.


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Admittedly, I avoid stuffing if at all possible. I just don't see the point of eating turkey-scented bread cubes when I can save room for the main event.
That's why I totally approve of dinner rolls for Thanksgiving – small rounds of fresh, warm bread to sop up your gravy is just perfect. You don't need to overcommit to a large pile of stuffing.
I got a little ahead of myself this year (yes, and also because I wanted to post this recipe before the big day) My recipe is based on one from the Martha Stewart Living Cookbook (they're called "Health Rolls" in the book; I think we can do better than that). I made the dough in my bread machine, which I highly recommend, if you have one. You can even shape the rolls ahead of time, put them in the pan and refrigerate up to one day ahead. Just let them come to room temperature before baking.
Whole Grain Dinner Rolls with 3 Seeds
1/2 cup bulgur wheat
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 1/2 -3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons active-dry yeast
1 tablespoon EACH sesame, flax, and poppy seeds
1 tablespoon flaked sea salt
Cook the bulgur in 2 cups boiling water in a medium saucepan until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Cool.
Place the milk, eggs, honey, oil, whole wheat flour, 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, oats, cooled bulgur, salt and yeast in a bread machine in the order given. Process on the "dough" mode, adding more flour if needed.
Remove dough from bread machine pan and from into 16 balls. Arrange in two 8-inch round oiled cake pans. Brush tops with oil, cover and let rise 20 -25 minutes.
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Sprinkle roll tops with the seeds and salt; bake until dark golden brown on top, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a rack and cool in the pan 10 minutes before unmolding. Serve warm.


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Preheat the oven to 375°. Combine chili, corn and onions and place in a 10" pie plate or casserole dish. In a small mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and sea salt. Mix thoroughly. In a measuring cup combine the Edensoy, oil and vinegar. Let sit for 2 to 3 minutes until thick like buttermilk. Pour the liquid into the dry flour ingredients and stir until smooth. Pour the batter evenly over the bean mixture. Bake uncovered until a cake tester inserted into the cornbread comes out dry, approximately 25 minutes.
Per serving - 211 calories, 5 gram fat (21% calories from fat), 7 gram protein, 37 gram carbohydrate, 5 gram fiber, 0 milligram cholesterol, 326 milligram sodium


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OTTAWA — Children gathered at Ottawa Trinity United Methodist Church
last week for the Good Grief Fun Camp. They came from all over Putnam
County; some even came from surrounding counties. They all had one thing
in common — each had experienced the loss of a loved one.
camp, which was sponsored by Putnam County HomeCare & Hospice,
Pathways Counseling Center, Putnam County Educational Service Center,
and Ottawa Trinity United Methodist Church, began in 1998. This year, 33
children participated in the camp, which ran from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
July 29-31.
"No one person is the same on their journey of grief,"
explained Julie Mason, the Medical Social Service and Bereavement
Coordinator at HomeCare & Hospice, and the coordinator of the camp.
"What it boils down to is that when a child is grieving, each one is
different in their pains and feelings."
The children were able to
talk to trained counselors about their experience of losing their loved
ones. Some children had lost their loved one a number of years ago,
while some had suffered a recent loss. Participants expressed their
memories through creating a scrapbook, completing a book specially
designed to talk about their grief process, and a memory quilt.
Tobe, Prevention Coordinator from Pathways, related, "The neatest thing
is the kids supporting each other. They learn together that it's all
OK. They all know what the others are going through."
Grady Steffan, age 9, of Ottawa, shared his definition of grief.
"It's when a loved one passes; it's what you feel," he said.
child added, "It's ok to be happy, too. When a loved one suffers so
much, they don't suffer any more (after they pass away)."
Maag, age 9, of Columbus Grove, whose father recently passed away,
disclosed, "My dad died of esophageal cancer. This helps me learn how
important my dad was. I'm pretty sure he wanted me to go here (to the
camp). Even though he's up in heaven, he's still my dad."
campers also participated in fun activities. They created unique tie-dye
shirts and played games. They rode horses and did group activities at
Challenged Champions Equestrian Center, fished at the Leipsic Fishing
and Hunting Association and swam at the Putnam County YMCA.
far, this is the best part of my job," Mason confirmed. "I watched the
children swimming today, like they didn't have a care in the world. And
to think they have all this (their grief) on their shoulders."
Parents were also appreciative of the camp.
three of my kids have gone through the program," Jen Recker, of
Glandorf, commented. Recker's six-year-old daughter, Savannah, attended
the camp this year. "The volunteers really help the kids with grief by
talking about it. They (the kids) are making good memories and learning
how to hang on to those memories."
At the conclusion of the camp,
the children, their friends, and their relatives gathered in the
church's sanctuary for a candle lighting ceremony to commemorate their
loved ones, and to view a slideshow of the week's activities. They
proceeded outside to partake in an American Indian ritual of releasing
butterflies to take their wishes to their loved ones in Heaven.
can't imagine not having this," Mason concluded. "The numbers have been
very good. We will never cancel due to low attendance. We never turn
anyone away for their inability to pay."
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Wednesday, August 15, 2007
J Team is looking for new staff!
I am helping to put up a Recruitment Post here.
If you are keen, do write in to apply for the position!
Multimedia Graphic Designer/Animator
Job Description & Duties: The Multimedia Graphic Designer will be in-charged with creation of technical illustration (adobe Photoshop and Illustrator), mediatization of course ware's and Technical Publication development. Able to handle film animation, preferred with some animation experience in related field.
Job Requirements:
- Editorial quality
- Team spirit
- Creativity and initiative spirit
- Good communication skills
- Good Artistic skill and productivity
Casting & Training Executive
Job Description & Duties: The duties of Casting & Training Executive mainly to help the Casting Director to draw up lists of possible actors for a filming project. The candidate must graduates with an interest in acting and casting, who have managed to enter the film industry at junior levels as assistants in Talent Agencies, thereby gaining experience of selecting and working with actors, or as runners for production companies and/or on feature films. The candidate will also assist in arranging training for new actors.
Job Requirements:
- Creative and think out of the box
- Ability to work as a team is important
- Good creative writing skills
- Bilingual
- Basic understanding of how to operate a video camera & digital camera is an advantage
- Computer Literate
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to take direction
Film Editor
Job Description & Duties: The Film Editor should have a passion for creative work with strong scripting, filming and editing skills. The candidate must be energetic and creative and a good grasp of digital animation and visual effects would be an added advantage.
Job Requirements:
- Editorial quality
- Team spirit
- Creativity and initiative spirit
- Good communication skills
- Able to work independently as well as in a team
Interested applicants, please email your application & resume to:
That's all for the 'Recruitment' announcement!
(Hey, manager.... will I get a commission?...)
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- Wednesday, August 15, 2007
So proud of you. U almost same age with my grandma. I am 28. Don't mind what others will say since u are open enough to have your own blog. Guess you will expect comments since your blog is open to public. Live life like there is no tomorrow! You will live life that no one will have! Have fun! =)
- Wednesday, August 15, 2007
I just felt like leaving a comment for you :D
Anyway XIAXUE sucks big time, she uses photoshop herself and says that you're disgusting.
You're cute :D
Saw you taking the shoots
- Wednesday, August 15, 2007
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Tour de France 2015 : Rennes - Mûr-de-Bretagne on 11/07/2015
Tour de France 2011 : Lorient > Mûr-de-Bretagne on 05/07/2011
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PK wins playoff thriller
Paul Kane rallies in fourth quarter to beat Harry Ainlay in Tuesday's metro Edmonton division two women's rugby final
Saturday, Jun 07, 2014 06:00 am
The will to win was greater than the fear of failure for the Paul Kane Blues in Tuesday's showdown for metro Edmonton rugby honours.
The lady Blues stared at deficits of 7-5 after the first quarter, 19-15 at halftime and 24-22 after three quarters without blinking en route to toppling the Harry Ainlay Titans 36-24 at Ellerslie Rugby Park.
�It was a beauty of a game, truly a gritty win,� marvelled Marty McKeever, Paul Kane�s long-time head coach. �I am very proud of the heart and determination in the face of adversity displayed by my girls. They truly deserve the title of champions.�
It's the first metro Edmonton high school banner since 2008 and the sixth in Paul Kane history in women's rugby.
�We really tried to pull through for the school so we had something for them to cheer about,� said Annie Boyd, co-captain and Grade 11 scrum-half for the 5-0-1 Blues. �I�m so proud of the girls. All of our hard effort all season long finally paid off. It was verification for all the days we did after school, all the hours we put into practice and all the time we spent as a team.�
The division two final brought out the best in the Blues, especially in the second half of the fourth quarter with two converted tries in the last seven minutes, five minutes of which was injury time, to secure the victory.
�It was very tension filled. We were full of adrenaline and excitement because the game was so close,� said Kayla Bruce, co-captain and Grade 12 eight-man. �The girls started to get really excited when we were in the lead and we were trying to tell them don�t get cocky, keep your head in it and dig deep for the next few minutes. We just had to focus on the game for a little bit longer.�
With 10 minutes remaining the Blues almost pulled ahead on a penalty kick but it fell short of the posts.
�When Annie called for us to kick for points everyone got their high spirits back and that gave us the motivation to score some tries,� Bruce said.
With Ainlay hanging, on the Blues cranked up the pressure and were rewarded for their determination and diligence.
�We truly out-gritted them and out-desired them to pull out the come-from-behind win,� McKeever said.
Tries in the decisive quarter were credited to Katryne Pharis, who also scored in the first quarter, and Ashley Barchuk.
�Once we were solidly in the lead they weren�t able to get back those points at the end. I think that was the only time we knew we had this going for us,� Boyd said.
The other try scorers were twins Emily and Kendall DeWitt and Sydney DeLaMare on a magnificent 85-yard scamper in the third quarter.
Barchuk and Emily DeWitt combined to convert three of the team�s six tries.
�It was so back and forth. I tried to keep telling the girls after each try it�s a zero-zero game and don�t focus on the score,� Bruce said. �The teams were pretty even in skill so it wasn�t an easy win.�
In pool A in league play Ainlay finished 3-0 and the Blues were 2-1 after losing 24-19 to the Titans on May 5.
�It was a really close game and we knew that we left points off the board,� Boyd said. �We knew this game was going to be a battle and we knew we had the skill to beat them and it was just so awesome to finally get that win out of it when they thought coming in they would have it.�
The 37-player roster was split down the middle with rookies � Pharis, DeLaMare and the DeWitt twins were among the Grade 10 standouts who racked up tries all season - and returnees from last year�s 1-4 premier conference (now division one) semifinal team.
�Our Grade 10s were really strong this year. Our rookies were really good,� said Boyd, 16. �With this group I think we really tried to focus on our skills than last year.�
Bruce, 18, was among a strong core of 11 Grade 12s that helped shaped the Blues into a cohesive unit.
�Everyone got along good and we really enjoyed playing with each other. There was just so much trust. If I made a run I knew that someone would be there to support me,� said the third-year player. �We were really a team and it showed in the final.�


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A few weeks ago, I was at a local store. As I made my way to the checkout counter, I struck up a conversation with the young girl working there. She informed me that she had just graduated high school. When I asked her if she planned to attend college, she proudly stated that she would be going into the military this fall. I found it interesting that my heart kind of sunk in my chest. Yes, the military is an honorable career path. I respect anyone who is willing to take on the duties that are required in that field. I have friends and family members in the military, and I am fiercely proud of them. So, when I had that feeling, it really startled me. But what I was feeling at that moment was a sense of dread for what this young woman might be facing as she enters this institution. My mind reeled with statistics from the recent reports about the prevalence of sexual violence in military settings.
It's not to say that she wouldn't face similar issues in a college or university setting. Every institution struggles with preventing and addressing sexual violence. But we know more now about the pervasiveness of sexually violent behavior in military settings than ever before. And we know that the military has been slow to address the problem in meaningful ways (read my previous blog, Can Military Culture Be Changed? for a good overview on addressing harmful norms and the need for culture change in the military). So, it was with hesitation that I offered this young woman my congratulations and wished her luck.
One thing that we are doing to help support efforts to change military culture and norms is our latest resource guide, Sexual Violence in the Military: A Guide for Civilian Advocates. This guide focuses on the impact of sexual violence in the military. It includes resources for advocates who, through relationships and collaborations with the military, can offer support in responding to the needs of survivors and preventing sexual violence. We hope that the guide, talking points, and the infographic will serve as resources for those working to prevent sexual violence in military settings. If you are doing this work, please share with us by commenting below.


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Bring this sheet with you when you visit your doctor. Working together, you can use this sheet to develop your exercise program.
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David Cameron met with his "Olympics Cabinet" today to discuss, among other things, what can be done about the spectacle of rows of empty seats at Games venues. Various events, including swimming and even the popular beach volleyball, have not been full, despite huge public demand for tickets.
The problem, Downing street explained today, is not so much the sponsors (as some have suggested), but accredited Games officials, who have a certain allocation for each event, but don't necessarily turn up.
So what did the prime minister tell the hapless official from the organising committee (Locog) who briefed him about the problem this morning? Not much really, says Number 10 – there's not much he can do. A spokesperson said:
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Zakhara is a giant peninsula of the same super-continent that hosts Faerûn and Kara-Tur on the planet Abeir-Toril.[1][2] It is the setting for the Al-Qadim campaign.[1]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 {{{author}}} (1992). Al-Qadim - Arabian Adventures, p. 10. TSR.
- ↑ {{{author}}} (2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting, p. 230-231. Wizards of the Coast.
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MPL TV, November 21-2008
Adnan Oktar : THE WORLD NEEDS A NEW OTTOMAN, A MODERN OTTOMAN JUST LIKE PEOPLE NEED WATER. The answer is the Turkish-Islamic Union in the leadership of Turkey, a great Turkish-Islamic Union with the support of Turkic countries. This means Heaven on Earth. This means a great richness economically for Europe, America, Russia and China. Because petroleum and minerals of all Muslim and Turkic countries will flow to these countries. And they will develop their trading with the technical tools and equipment that they supply from them. They will come and open up hospitals and facilities, build roads. And we will go and do useful business in their places of work suitable for business. We will trade technology, science and art mutually. Terrorism will suddenly radically end for sure. There will be no spending for terror. As a result of this, there will be serenity and stability, as well as abundance and affluence, as it is stated in the hadiths, like rain. There will be great contentment. Our age is the age of the Ottoman. The age of Turkishness. The age of the Turkish-Islamic Union. The age of Islam's morality and justice prevailing. We will see all of these will happen within 10 to 15 years insha'Allah.
TASCA (TURK-ARAP BILIM, KULTUR VE SANAT DERNEGI), November 21-2008
Presenter: Now that you say in the leadership of Turkey and the Turks, is Turkey ready for such a mission?
Adnan Oktar: She is ready. Also historical conditions force her to. Now all Muslim countries and Turkey are disturbed. Turkey is disturbed in itself as well. For example, there is the problem of PKK, the high cost of living. There is the joylessness of our people; our people have lost their joy. Muslim countries are so but this happens in all unsuccessful systems. A headless body does not live. If there is a system with a head, Turkey can achieve the leadership task very well. She has experience coming from the Ottoman, and has mature and well-educated staff. There is a clear-headed, managerial class in Turkey. This means a very successful power, a great power. And there is no one who objects to this. As long as people are happy and get great service from the leadership of Turkey as the elder brother and get great benefit from that, why would they object to Turkey?
Vakit, February 25-2010
|Prof Dr. Hüseyin Bouayad, who came to Turkey as the representative of the Fas Mehdi Bin Aboud Foundation for the introductory meeting of the Union of Civil Society Organizations in Islam World answered the questions of Vakit. Bouyad notes that Turkey, Morocco and Africa line is a line of awareness and re-awakening and said, "We should lift this line up again. Morocco is the door to Africa. Relations between Turkey and Morocco have always been very well. We think that Turkey both brought us to life and left us in darkness. You went and we were left in darkness. We have to stand up together."


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With the economic climate as it is. What are you thoughts on margin lending? We are looking into expanding our portfolio and margin lending came in as possible way to increase our portfolio.
I know a lot of people got burnt on margin lending due to GFC and people got caught short on margin call when they used their home as security. But I think if I keep the LVR at a good ratio and have cash to back up it should be ok.
We are looking at this as a long term plan as I think the market will rebound in 5 plus years time. So the thought is I am buying up stock at a bargain.
I still think that borrowing for investment is a great way to accumulate wealth and there is no doubt that buying assets when the market is down is better than buying them when it is booming.
The only people I know who got into trouble by mortgaging their house to buy shares were over geared to the hilt. If you adopt a conservative strategy, and stay within your comfort zone, and are prepared to hang in there for the long haul, you should do very well.


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Remember When Phones Were Used for Talking to People?
I've been thinking a lot lately about communication in this high-tech world. It all started when I walked out the door one morning and forgot my cell phone. I didn't realize it until I reached work. Once I did, a feeling of panic washed over me. What would I do without my phone? What if there was a family emergency? What if my car broke down on the way home from work? What if I missed one of the many Facebook notifications that scroll across the screen multiple times a day? Okay, that last one is a stretch, but it really got me thinking about how my communication skills have changed since I've owned a smart phone. I'll be honest. I LOVE my iPhone. Most times, it makes life easier. But it certainly doesn't make it simpler. Because of my slight obsession with social networking sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter most people in my life know where I am, what I am doing, and what I am eating at all hours of the day. I rarely speak to anyone on my cell phone because I can do all my communicating without ever REALLY communicating verbally. Even at work, I'm emailing people who are literally a few feet away from me rather than going directly to their desk to speak with them. And I almost never think about the role that privilege plays in making this "communication-less" lifestyle possible. Because as a person who comes from a place of privilege, I don't have to.
Forgetting my phone that day actually turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Without the constant distractions of texts and social network notifications, I had time to think about the need that we as humans have for connection to others. Over the past few years, as we've worked with prevention programs around the nation to assess their needs, we've heard time and time again about the need for preventionists to connect with one another. Many local level preventionists feel isolated in their organizations. This is also true for some state/territory-level preventionists. We know that many programs are limited to one prevention staff – most have someone who is only able to do prevention work half of the time. So, the need to connect to others doing similar work is paramount. They want to be able to share ideas about programming and evaluation efforts, what's working for them or what's not, share resources, and learn from others who have faced similar challenges or had successes in their efforts to implement prevention strategies in their communities.
I was reminded of this yesterday when I received a request from a state-level preventionist who wanted to know how other states were working to build the capacity of local preventionists. It would have been easy for me to start an email group discussion among a few prevention staff; this is my go-to way of responding. But I realized that this would be the perfect opportunity to set up a phone call so preventionists could do some peer-learning and sharing and connect with one another. I am committed to helping make these connections happen more often; even over the phone, these connections are valuable. This is an opportunity that we at the NSVRC want to offer more and more in the coming years.
What would you want to connect with other preventionists about if given the opportunity? Let us know by commenting below.
Love your blog - adore the clip!
thanks, Deborah!
This feels all too familiar ;)
As much as I like to talk/learn about theory and how to better ground our work, I'm begining to find that what I need more of is the nitty-gritty processy stuff. The Innovations and Needs Assessment reports have been great brainstorming and strategizing tools for me and lately I'm finding myself connecting resource docs like these with those folks who are telling detailed stories - about how and why they chose to assess their RPE programming, what process they took to determine which evaluation capacity building activities would best serve their community, essentially any and all of the details of getting from x to y. And I think you make an important point in connecting an observed increase in resource-seeking to the often-much-too-siloed and isolating work experiences of local preventionists. Luckily, I'm finding that there are quite a few storytellers out there and there are also quite a few good folks trying to connect them with the right platform for storytelling. Thanks for being a connecter JGrove!
ps: FANTASTIC use of Portlandia clips here.
thanks, Jonathan!
I (and the rest of our awesome staff here) am always happy to facitilate the connections and discussions. They are so important! Thank you for asking the good questions and making me think and connect. And yes, Portlandia. ALWAYS relevant. :)


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intro: 4 your intro is far too short. you should beef it up by saying why the model t was invented (i'd like to see a mention of horse manure from horse-drawn-carriages being a problem as a cause), some background on henry ford, and a list of the ways it affected society. the quotes really weren't funny, if you insist on a quote, make it a single one and try to come up with something wittier.
you tend to be a little random and wandering. try to focus on one thing at a time: the fact that he plagiarised his car, then his possible involvement with german tanks, then other historical fords. extend these ideas by themselves into separate paragraphs. you also tend to focus way more on henry ford than the model t here, concentrate on the history of the car itself (unveiling, initial price, characteristics).
this section is slightly better, although too short. the thin lizzy bit was pretty good. again, expand each thing separately. have other guesses as to the original name, more details with the band, then maybe a quote from mr t.]
you've got some good ideas here. the idea of a ford propaganda machine is really intruiging. things like 'the fastest car of all time' tend to be not funny, since it's obviously not true; try something more like the slowest car of all time' or 'barely able to outpace a human walking at moderate speed'. again, the list of modern car accesories isn't funny, but by making it accurate (two doors, a roof, a shiny hood ornament) and then throwing something ridiculous in (heated reclining leather seats), you can get a better effect.
|5/5 points for a relevant subject that is well-known. 1/5 points for execution. you kind of ramble on without any clear direction. try to take a more encyclopedic tone, and and if you take the propaganda machine approach, make it appear as though you're being censored.
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|you have run-on sentences everywhere, your sections are blocks of text, and you have no links. see here for instructions on how to get your article proofread. once you add more content, break it up into logical paragraphs. add links, both direct (like this: Bears) and indirect (like this: pointless). links are the veins that carry uncyclopedia's forest-green zombie blood.
|you have no images. your opening image should be a picture of the model T (maybe here), with some witty caption (like 'the amazing model T was capable of speeds up to 9 mph and needed replacing of its wooden wheels only every 23 miles'). other images might include an old-timey looking guy with driving goggles and a ford plant. just use google image search and upload 'em in.
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|my preview button tells me that my/your score is 18.4, falling between 'probably VFD' and 'might be VFD/rewrite'. however, you got hurt by having no images and poor prose/formatting. a few minutes taken to add a few (maybe three?) pictures and to fix some sentences should let you escape the deletion guillotine. however, if no edits are made for a while, it will likely end up a tasty snack for a hungry admin. fear not! i am confident that you will be able to improve this article to a point where deleting it would be just silly. i recommend expanding on all of your ideas, and going with the tone of the propaganda machine, which is funnier everytime i think of it. if you need any further assistance, i can be found here. good luck.
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What? You are doing "malware analysis" and are asking about sniffing ssl traffic, and doing a MITM?? How about explaining your self a bit better. Try using details.
im doing malware analysis, tracking it down by watching traffic,etc..i thought the solution is to do MITM, but it only works with browser apps. so my question is that if there's any way we can do MITM on any app that is doing SSL login, any idea?
What? You are doing "malware analysis" and are asking about sniffing ssl traffic, and doing a MITM?? How about explaining your self a bit better. Try using details.
To be successful here you should read all of the following.
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allright, i appologize for not being clear. Lately i encounter backdoors that uploads data to gmail,yahoo. yeah i whould be able to do that with wireshark sniff the traffic and be able to track down where the data are going. The problem is, those backdoors use SSL to login to their host(gmail, yahoo). I search around and found MITM attack, but the problem is it only works for browsers app. my question is, is there anyway MITM can be used to sniff SSL on any app(the backdoor virus) that's doing the transmission?
The only way I can think of to capture SSL traffic unencrypted is through a debugger like immunity debugger, you will have to probably write you own python script too to create a entry hook call back to sniff pre-encrypted traffic.
Wirehark can only see data post encryption, using the hooking technique I believe it is possible to capture the data before it is encrypted and trap it again after it has been encrypted.


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Have you ever wanted to walk away from life?
I did; and in the process, I walked to new life.
Life almost never turns out the way we planned. Instead, everything depends on how we react to the twists and turns and surprises of the trail and the country road. I am now on a path I never imagined, and I hope the books I write along the way help you find peace on your own journey home.
Join me on my thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, 2,176 miles stretching over 300 mountains from Georgia to Maine. Hiking Through, is filled with both funny and sad stories about this journey and the greater journey we call life.
Two years later, I traded my hiking boots for a bicycle and pedaled across our country. Riding through cold, heat, loneliness, and exhaustion, I traversed 5,000 miles, meeting people whose lives form the fabric of this nation. Biking Across America is this remarkable glimpse of a noble yet humble America.
God not only hiked and biked with me, He had much to teach me along the way. My third book, a novel, weaves some of those lessons into the story of four characters on a journey home. The Wanderers is pure fiction—except for the solid truths of Scripture upon which you can stake your very life. The Wanderers is now available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle.


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Teacher retirement systems in Louisiana and elsewhere are "severely underfunded" and face a wide range of other problems, according to a national report.
"The structure of teacher pension systems in the United States is, by and large, untenable," says a report by the National Council on Teacher Quality, a Washington, D.C. group that calls itself a nonpartisan research organization.
Unfunded liabilities for teacher retirement systems total $325 billion, the report says, including $10.8 billion in Louisiana.
The study, which was released last week, says Louisiana's figure is the 10th highest in the nation.
It says that state and local governments "have knowingly contributed less than their required portion to fund promised benefits, and lower than expected investment returns have exacerbated those actions."
The health of pension systems, which is a national issue, is relevant to teachers and other taxpayers.
Current and former educators rely on the soundness of the fund for yearly benefits, which average $24,305 here.
Other taxpayers want to make sure the systems are not so out of balance that they drain tax dollars that would otherwise be used for public schools, health care and higher education.
The Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana represents about 152,000 current and retired teachers and other educators.
It is the largest in the state and was set up in 1936.
Maureen Westgard, director of the TRSL, did not return a call for comment about the report.
Lisa Honore, a spokeswoman for the office, issued a prepared statement that noted the teachers' system financial status stems from underfunding in the past.
The statement notes that most of the debt has to be paid off by 2029 under a constitutional amendment that voters approved in 1987.
But House Retirement Committee Chairman Kevin Pearson, R-Slidell, said the $10.8 billion in unfunded liabilities is worrisome, especially knowing that more debt can be added in the next 17 years aside from what the state is required to pay by then.
"That certainly should be a concern," Pearson said.
Gov. Bobby Jindal proposed a wide range of pension changes earlier this year.
However, the only major one that won final approval would change pension plans for state employees and higher education employees hired July 1 and after.
Teacher members of the TRSL would not be affected.
The new law is also under a legal challenge in the 19th Judicial District Court.
Adding to the problem here and elsewhere, the report says, is that state officials set unrealistic assumptions on investment earnings, which can make the systems appear healthier than they are.
Most assume a rate of return of between 7.5 percent and 8.25 percent, the study says.
While that may happen over a long period, the report says, "no pension plans are meeting those rates of return in today's economy."
"Unfunded liabilities and unrealistic assumptions on rates of return make pension systems houses of cards that are bound to collapse," a news release that accompanied the report says.
The statement from officials of the TRSL says they are in the process of trying to trim the rate from 8.25 percent to 8 percent.
Pearson said that, in his experience, state officials generally err on the side of overestimating what its investments will generate, which distorts the picture.
In another area, the report gave Louisiana high marks for offering portable pension systems.
TRSL members with defined benefit plans — they guarantee a specific monthly payment for life — can transfer service credit with most other retirement systems in the state, among other options.
The study faulted the state, and lots of others, for requiring that teachers be in the system for more than three years to be vested.
The requirement is five years in Louisiana.
In their prepared statement, TRSL officials said several pension bills approved by the Legislature in recent years have made the system more sound.
That list includes;
- A 2007 constitutional amendment that requires laws affecting the retirement system to spell out funding sources to pay for the change.
- A 2010 constitutional amendment that requires two-thirds support of the Legislature for approval of any retirement bill that carries a cost.
- A 2011 constitutional amendment that will require a certain percentage of future budget surpluses to help retire the debt of the teachers' retirement system.


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Since graduating from Le Cordon Bleu in Minneapolis in 2005, Jessica Entzel has worked with some of the biggest names in the business, starting with an externship under Master Chef Alain Couterier at Michelin-starred La Roche Le Roy in Tours, France. Upon returning home, she honed her craft in restaurants owned by Wolfgang Puck, Gordon Ramsay, and Jean Georges.
In 2012, after almost a year as a Career Service Advisor at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City, Jessica set off to Northern California to be the pastry chef at Morimoto Napa. There, she crafts seasonal desserts with a very fun and whimsical with a Asian flair like miso butterscotch pudding, black sesame panna cotta, and s'mores made with smoked soy chocolate mousse.
We caught up with the dessert dynamo (and nominee for Food & Wine Magazine's "The People's Best New Pastry Chef" award) to find out where she satisfies her cravings for sugar in the Napa Valley. Check out all of her picks below.
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Jessica's Picks
Bon Bons from The Flavor Bar at the Culinary Institute of America: They make beautiful bon bons here! I've hired people out of this room and love the product they put out. Beautiful colors, fun flavors and great technique!
Sparkling Wine and Dessert Wine at 1313 Main: My favorite wine bar in Napa! Everyone is so nice and friendly; it's Napa Valley's fancy answer to Cheers! I frequently come late night after work and generally get a tasting flight called Bubble Trouble. They have an entire bubble bar menu (which is my answer to beer) and it's a great place to end the night. They also have a dessert wine flight called Sweeter By The Minute, it's delightful.
Pistachio Gelato from Frati Gelato: The Pistachio gelato is my favorite. They have a wide variety of flavors and use ingredients shipped from Italy. This place is legit!
Almond Croissant from Bouchon Bakery: Hands down the best bakery in the Valley! Almond croissants are my favorite sweet treat of all time. Try the macaroons too. They're perfect—crisp on the outside and tender in the middle.
Bostini Trifle from Bistro Don Giovanni: The Bostini Trifle is served in a tall glass and has layers of caramel, almonds, chocolate cake and vanilla custard. Crunchy, creamy, and chocolatey!
Rootbeer Float from Gott's Roadside: Gotts is the best "fast food" I've ever had. They use top notch ingredients and it satiates my inner child.
Baked Goods at Sweetie Pies: This is a great bakery just two doors down from me. They have a great variety of baked goods from mock Hostess Sno Balls with pink coconut sugar to red velvet whoopie pies. My favorite thing is the good old fashioned pie! The flavors change seasonally, so there's always a different fruit pie for me to taste.
Milk Chocolate Toffee Cookies from Annie the Baker: I first had these cookies at the farmers market (I was supposed to be getting vegetables). I bought three and was hooked! They are amazing and I can't figure out how they hold the spherical shape in the oven. They are definitely for people who love cookie dough! You can get them at the Napa Certified Farmers Market, the St Helena Farmers Market, and local retailers.
About the author: Erin Jackson is a food writer and photographer who is obsessed with discovering the best eats in San Diego. You can find all of her discoveries on her San Diego food blog EJeats.com. On Twitter, she's @ErinJax


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THIS is the long-awaited sculpture that is tipped to put Malvern and Worcestershire on the map.
Creators of the giant wellington boot say it could rival the Angel of the North and will draw visitors to the area.
The colourful sculpture was installed on the top of the Malvern Hills yesterday.
It will be officially unveiled later in the year.
Standing three metres tall, the giant welly is visible for miles around on both sides of the border, especially on a clear day.
Tourism chiefs hope it will inspire more people to visit the hills, climb to the top of British Camp and have their picture taken with the giant welly.
The boot was chosen as a symbol of the region's rich rural history.
Originally it was going to be green, but creators Floral I Op - a design company based in London - decided to give it a colourful make-over to make it more appealing.
"We wanted to create something that really represented the area, rather than just being a gimmick," said artist Avril Le Premiere.
"I suppose we could have gone for a walking boot, but the area is so well known for its agricultural and there are so many keen gardeners around here, we opted for a welly boot in the end."
Walkers on the hill yesterday were treated to the first view of the sculpture.
One rambler, from Stroud, Gloucestershire, said: "To be honest we thought it was someone fly tipping again.
"But as we got closer we realised it was a sculpture."
Dominic O'Rourke, from Ledbury, said he thought it was a great idea.
"Who wouldn't want to be pictured alongside a giant wellington boot?" they said. "It's boot-iful!"
Una Forth, chairman of the Malvern branch of the Friends Of Open Landscapes Society, said: "We're absolutely delighted.
"We weren't sure at first, but we've dipped our toe into the world of modern art and we're so glad that we did.
"Seeing the giant welly there, on top of the hills, was really something. It has surpassed our best expectations.
"I'm quite sure the giant wellington boot will give Malvern and the hills a foot up on the tourist trail and will bring in visitors from far and wide.
"In the current economic climate, we must do all we can to attract more visitors and this is a definite step in the right direction."
But not everyone has been so impressed.
Local councillor, Joe Konyu, has already called for its removal, describing the statue as "a poor silly fad".


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It had leaks and drafts and its best days were many, many moons ago.
But it's where Grey Cup champions were built and declared and where thousands wore out their lungs cheering on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
And for those who worked in the Bomber offices during the good times and the bad all these years, Friday -- the last day in the ol' joint before the move to Investors Group Field -- was a mix of nostalgia, excitement and sadness.
"I was in there one last time (Friday)... it was a little bit difficult for me," said Bombers VP of marketing Jerry Maslowsky, who has worked for the club for 14 years. "The trucks were there and everything was being packed up. It was becoming very bare. It was one of those moments you won't forget.
"I've been a fan, an employee and the memories you have from that place, the people you have met, the players... I cherish those moments."
The Bombers will be setting up shop in their new digs next week before opening their offices to the public on Monday, Jan. 14. And with that, the organization transfers from an aging relic to something shiny and new.
"A lot of work and planning went into this to get us where we are," Maslowsky said.
"This is a major project. This is a new beginning, a new era. And I'm sure they are the same feelings people had when the Bombers went from Osborne Stadium to this brand new stadium that was way out of the downtown. But it created a lot of great memories.
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Madadian Race HorsesLogic puzzles require you to think. You will have to be logical in your reasoning.
Mad Ade's rich uncle "Uncle Rich" owned the famous Madadian Race horse breeding stables "The Gluepot".
It has a private race track that has five lanes.
Uncle Rich has 25 horses and wishes to know which are the three fastest.
What is the least number of races needed to be run to find the answer?
Note that it is only the ranking of the horses being found not the actual timings.
AnswerAnswer: 7 races
Race #1 to Race #5 - Divide the horses into 5 groups of 5. Race each group to rank the first 3 in each - that's 5 races.
Race #6 - Race the winner from each group. The winner in this race is the fastest horse.
Race #7 - Race the second and third horses from the race in which the fastest horse raced initially,
the first and second horses from the group of the second horse in Race #6, and the third horse in Race #6 (that's a total of 5 horses).
The first and second horses in Race #7 are the second and third horses of the entire stable.
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We're at the point where the team's own general manager is complaining on WFAN about the state of the team, and his own winter progress in improving it.
We're at the point where ZIPS projects four Mets to produce even league average offense, measured by OPS+. Of those four, one of them, Scott Hairston, hasn't been signed yet, and another, Lucas Duda, also projects as the worst defensive outfielder in Major League Baseball.
We're at the point where ZIPS projects three Mets to produce even a league average ERA+. Two of the three are at exactly average; one is Ramon Ramirez, currently unsigned, and the other is Frank Francisco, coming off of elbow surgery. The third is Bobby Parnell.
There are no starting pitchers projected to reach league average.
As Dan Szymborski, creator of ZIPS, explains, "It's thirdly possible that the club will extract some sort of value from the bullpen. The likely outcome is poor, is the point."
There's roughly a month until pitchers and catchers report, and less than three months until Opening Day.
From yesterday's interview with Mike Francesa on WFAN:
Francesa: No, let's be honest, so far this year you're still in a subtraction stage. You took 21 wins off a 74 win team. That's hard to do.
Alderson: [both start laughing] Well, like I said, we hope to do some other things before the offseason ends.
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We all know that if you weigh yourself on the moon, it is less than your weight on the Earth. Can you tell me something that actually weighs more on the moon than on Earth?
AnswerA helium filled balloon; or a balloon filled with any gas lighter than air.
Earth's atmosphere causes a helium balloon to float, thus making it impossible to weigh. On the moon, the lack of atmosphere causes the balloon to sink, allowing it to be weighed. It will only weigh a little bit, but will still be heavier than on earth.
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