Police warn about gangs recruiting prostitutes via Facebook

Facebook is a great way to connect with long-lost friends, and an even better way to connect with new ones. But not everyone who uses the world's most popular social network has good intentions: Police in Texas today are warning that girls are being lured into prostitution by gang members trolling their social media profiles. According to San Antonio Police Detective George Segura, gangs look for girls on Facebook who are showing off a bit too much skin, and are possibly seeking attention. Gang members then approach the girls on Facebook, befriend them, and convince them to meet up in person. No one is too young to be exploited — police say girls as young as 12 are being recruited. The sex trade is big business for gangs. According to a Bexar County probation officer, gang members "can easily make hundred of thousands of dollars per girl, per year." While this news is admittedly alarmist, it provides a strong reminder to revisit your child's Facebook privacy settings. You should also discuss ways for your son or daughter to be smart, safe digital citizens, so they'll be better equipped to avoid such dangers. And, of course, it's important to know when your child is too young to handle tech on their own. "Not every child needs access and such freedom to chat with strangers that could do them harm," says Segura.

Yo Gotti in the streets of chi town

Mariachi Connecticut Serenades a Beluga Whale

Look how happy he seems to be in this video. I love the personality of these mammals.

E-40 - Happy To Be Here

A Toy Train in Space

The way it comes down is cray.

Worst Ways to Clean Your TV

You've invested hundreds — maybe thousands — of dollars in your TV. So how should you clean the screen without risking ruining it? The Internet is full of ideas and ads touting the best products. So I sacrificed an LCD in order to put seven supposed solutions to the test. The Test Since most often, I find myself cleaning off kids' fingerprints, I first mixed up a concoction to simulate what they might have on their hands — cream cheese, sunscreen, and peanut butter. Next, I had the questionable pleasure of smearing this mess all over the screen (which I did while the kids were out of the house — gotta be careful what I role-model). I unplugged the TV for safety, then tested each product in turn: 1. Windex: I was nervous about using anything with ammonia, but it didn't seem to do any damage. On the other hand, it left a streaky residue. Just like when you clean your windows, the product isn't perfect. 2. Alcohol and Water: I like the idea of alcohol, because it should evaporate without leaving a mark. And in fact, the results were pretty good — at least with a soft rag. So next, I took the opportunity to test the same cleaner with a different cloth… 3. Alcohol and Water and Paper Towel: Disaster! Not only did the paper towel shed fibers on the screen, it streaked the screen so badly, I thought I might have permanently scratched it. Sure, some TV glass is more durable than others, but a scratched screen is something you definitely don't want to risk. 4. Furniture Polish: This is not something I would have ever tried had I not read it on line… And sure enough — the result was major streaks along with a cloudy residue. 5. Water and Vinegar: At first, this didn't seem to cut the grease, but once I buffed it out, this combo really worked. For a low-budget solution a product you might already have on hand, this does an admirable job. 6. Antistatic Cleaning Wipes: These come pre-moistened and are supposedly formulated specifically for cleaning TVs and electronics screens. Yeah, well, maybe they're designed just to deal with the dust that is naturally attracted to electronic screens, and their makers didn't foresee cream cheese. That could excuse the major streaks that remained after trying these wipes, but it doesn't excuse the hairy particles the cloth itself left behind. 7. Screen Guard and Microfiber: Of all the solutions I tried, Screen Guard was the most expensive; at $20, it's more than twice as pricey as the antistatic wipes — which may make many shy away. But the result? Perfection. No residue, no streaks, no fibers. In fact, after the test, I used this method to clean the entire screen of the mess left by all the other contenders. Bottom line: if you've spent hundreds or thousands on a TV, $20 on the right cleaner seems like a smart investment.

Man, woman killed in Rancho Cordova shooting

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA - Two people were found dead inside of an apartment in Rancho Cordova Tuesday night. Both victims died of gunshot wounds, Sacramento County sheriff's Deputy Jason Ramos said. The victims were found inside of a unit at the River Pointe Park Apartments on the 2000 block of West La Loma Drive around 9 p.m. An 11-year-old girl was entering the apartment when two men in dark clothing pushed past her. Ramos said the girl fled in the opposite direction, but not before she heard gunshots from inside of the apartment. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found a man and a woman, between the ages of 50 and 60, dead inside. Ramos said the relationship between the girl and the victims is unclear. The two shooters are still at-large.

Sony to release new smaller and lighter PS3

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) today announced the new PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system (body color: charcoal black / classic white), featuring a new design and a downsized form factor, will become available worldwide this holiday season. The new PS3 will come in 3 models including extended built in Hard Disk Drive (HDD) capacity of 500GB model and 250GB model, and a newly added 12GB flash memory model. Availability of models, prices and launch dates of the new PS3 system in each region are as follows: NORTH AMERICA 500GB launches October 30th for $299 250GB launches September 25th for $249 ($269 bundled with Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception: Game of the Year edition) EUROPE/PAL TERRITORIES: 500GB launches September 25th for €299 12GB (Flash Memory) launches October 12th for €229 JAPAN: 500GB launches October 30th for 29,800 Yen (tax incl.) 250GB launches October 4th for 24,900 Yen (tax incl.) Completely redesigning the internal design architecture, the internal volume and weight of the new PS3 is reduced by more than half compared to the very first PS3 model with a 60GB HDD, and by 20% and 25% respectively compared to the current PS3. By adopting a sliding disk cover, the new PS3 continues with the characteristic sleek curved simple body design, which fits various places in the home and enables users to enjoy an array of entertainment content. With the extra HDD capacity which has been extended from 320GB and 160GB, users can store and enjoy more and more entertainment content including games, music, photos, and video on the new PS3. In addition, the new PS3 with 12GB flash memory offers opportunities to experience the world of PlayStation at an affordable price point. Users can also expand the storage capacity of the new PS3 with 12GB flash memory by connecting a dedicated HDD (250GB) to be released concurrently with the new PS3. In addition, a variety of accessories will be introduced by SCE to meet various kinds of needs from users including a vertical stand that offers more flexibility in how the new PS3 can be displayed. Since the launch of PS3 in November 2006, the number of BD-based titles has reached more than 3,300 titles and downloadable PS3 games to 4,100 titles worldwide, with the support from a broad range of third party developers and publishers. In addition to this extensive software title line-up, exciting and attractive new titles are to be released from third party developers and publishers as well as SCE Worldwide Studios, including Assassin's Creed III (Ubisoft Entertainment.), Call of Duty Black Ops 2 (Activision Publishing, Inc.), Madden NFL 13 (Electronic Arts Inc.), PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, LittleBigPlanet Karting, God of War: Ascension (Sony Computer Entertainment), and more. SCE will further accelerate the expansion of the PS3 platform which is in the 7th year of its lifecycle, by continually releasing a vast library of exciting and attractive software titles and offering users a choice from a variety of hardware models.

Stockton police looking for sex offender

STOCKTON, CA - A sexual offender whose last known address was in Stockton is wanted by the Stockton Police Department for failing to register with local law enforcement. A felony arrest warrant has been issued for 61-year-old Gustavo Pimentel. According to the Megan's Law website, Pimentel was convicted of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under age 14. By law, convicted sexual offenders must register their address with local law enforcement at least once a year. The website says Pimentel has not complied with registration requirements since June 1, 2004. Pimentel was described as Hispanic, 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 180 pounds. He has black hair and blue eyes. There is a scar on his chin. Anyone who knows Pimentel's whereabouts was urged to get in contact with the Stockton Police Department's Investigations Division at (209) 937-8323 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600. Callers can remain anonymous. Citizens may also text information from their cell phones to 'CRIMES' (274637) and type the keyword TIPSPD and then their tip or log-on to the Stockton Police Department's Facebook page and click "Submit A Tip".

City may sue developer who spent $20,000 to remove 40 tons of trash from vacant lot

But the Daily News reports that Feibush went ahead with his plans anyway, reportedly spending more than $20,000 of his own money not only to remove the trash but also to level the soil; add cherry trees, fencing and park benches; and repave the sidewalk. "This was a lot of garbage," local resident Elaine McGrath told the paper. "Now it's gorgeous. I'm excited."

Russia has vast amount of Diamonds

If you had more diamonds than the rest of the world combined hiding under an asteroid crater, would you tell anyone? Russia was happy to keep that knowledge a secret until now, finally revealing plans to begin tapping into a reserve containing trillions of carats worth of diamonds. It's a treasure trove of unprecedented scope, secrecy, and value. First reported by the Christian Science Monitor, the crater, which rests in the upper reaches of Siberia, was left by an asteroid that crashed into Earth 35 million years ago, creating an impact zone that's 62 miles in diameter. In the intervening eons, it's believed to have spawned enough diamonds to power the global market for the next 3,000 years. By context, the next biggest Russian reserve at the Yakutia mines is believed to have one billion carats—several orders of magnitude less than this current haul. What makes these diamonds especially valuable to prospective buyers is the fact that they're impact diamonds, or diamonds formed as a result of an asteroid or meteor crashing into the carbon-based compound graphite. According to IDEX, these are diamonds that can never be used as jewels, but rather are extremely valuable for their industrial applications. For starters, Russian officials claim these newly revealed diamonds, known as impactite, are twice as hard as normal diamonds, while others value these diamonds for their grain size and abrasive cuts. So why reveal the secret now, after all these years? When the discovery was first made decades ago, Russian already had other diamond mines which were yielding abundant amounts of the coveted mineral. And because the diamond industry was heavily regulated back then, there was little financial motivation to announce a discovery that has the power to heavily influence the market for these things. But now, with the diamond industry starting to show signs of life after bottoming out in 2009, and the increased use of diamonds in the technological world, Russia seems to think its a good time to start mining these valuable little things (or at least start thinking about mining them). But the true effect will take time to be felt, according to a quote given to the Russian publication ITAR-TASS by an expert in the field: Deputy Director of the Yakutnipromalmaz Institute Gennady Nikitin warns: "The Popigai diamonds can overturn everything, and is not clear what will happen to prices in the market." So how will this impact us normal people? Probably not much at all. Since these jewels will never be converted to gems, the price of that wedding ring you plan to give or receive will never be affected by this Russian stockpile. But should there be a global shortage in the future, Russia will be in a unique position of controlling the entire industrial diamond industry. Given the increased use of lasers in technological innovations, and the quest to attain nuclear fusion (both of which rely on industrial diamonds), the demand for this rock won't be diminishing anytime soon.

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Four US Troops Killed in Afghan Inside Attack; 8 Coalition Troops Killed in 3 Days

Four American service members were killed by an Afghan policeman early today, the third attack on coalition forces in three days, bringing the death toll in the recent violence to eight. The attacks -- two "green on blue" incidents and an assault on a coalition base by 15 Taliban fighters -- come as tensions flared across the Muslim world over an anti-Islam film that was produced in the United States. In the latest attack, an Afghan police officer turned his gun on NATO troops at a remote checkpoint in southern Afghanistan before dawn. Four U.S. soldiers were killed before the shooter escaped, bringing the total of coalition troops killed to six in just two days. International Security Assistance Force officials say the attacker is still at large, and noted it's unclear if there were multiple assailants. It is still unclear exactly what transpired at the checkpoint, according to Afghan officials, who say American forces responded to an attack on the checkpoint to help the Afghan police. "The checkpoint was attacked last night. Then the police started fighting with the Americans," Ghulam Gilani, deputy police chief of Zabul province, said. "Whether they attacked the Americans willingly, we don't know." A Taliban spokesman said the police involved were not affiliated with the Taliban insurgency. Also today, NATO confirmed that an airstrike that killed as many as 45 insurgents also killed five to eight Afghan civilian casualties -- including women and children. "ISAF takes full responsibility for this tragedy," the coalition said in a statement released after the strike. The civilian casualties can only increase tensions in the country, and villagers who drove the bodies of the dead to the privincial capital, Mehterlam chanted "Death to America," Laghman provincial government spokesman Sarhadi Zewak said. "Protecting Afghan lives is the cornerstone of our mission and it saddens us when we learn that our action might have unintentionally harmed civilians," said Jamie Graybeal, a spokesman for international military in Afghanistan. So far this year, 51 coalition troops have been killed by Afghan service members. At least 12 such attacks happened in August alone, leaving 15 dead. News of the shooting comes after one of the biggest attacks ever on an ISAF base. On Friday, 15 Taliban attackers, dressed in U.S. Army uniforms, attacked Camp Bastion in Afghan's Helmand province. According to the ISAF, the insurgents used automatic rifles, rocket-propelled grenades and explosive suicide vests in the late night attack. Two U.S. Marines were killed, and nine others were wounded, including one civilian contractor. During the attack, which officials say appeared to be well planned and rehearsed, the insurgents destroyed six Harrier fighter jets, worth about $20 million each, and damaged two others. They also damaged six hangars and destroyed three refueling stations. The last attack in which so many U.S. aircraft were destroyed at one time is believed to have been more than 40 years ago, during the Vietnam War. All but one of the insurgents were killed by return gunfire, and a 15th was captured. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was revenge for the controversial video made in the United States that insults the Prophet Muhammad. Prince Harry, a member of the U.K. military in Afghanistan is based at Camp Bastion. When he was first stationed there, the Taliban said they were out to kill him, although NATO officials say he was several miles away, and was never in danger during this attack. On Saturday, two British troops were killed in an attack in Helmand province carried out by a gunman in the uniform of a government-backed militia. Recent months have seen a string of attacks by Afghan forces against their international counterparts, who are working towards handing over security responsibilities to the Afghans as international troops draw down. This weekend's attacks come amid turmoil throughout the Middle East, where anti-American protests have flared up, ostensibly in response to the online video mocking the Prophet Muhammad. An attack on the American embassy in Libya last week led to four deaths, including the American ambassador to Libya. The protests have prompted the removal of U.S. personnel from their posts in Sudan and Tunisia. U.S. Ambassador to the UN Susan Rice told Jake Tapper on "This Week" the attack was not premeditated, contradicting top Libyan officials who say the attack was planned in advance. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says the turmoil raging across the Muslim world will likely continue for days, but the violence appears to be leveling off. He said the Pentagon has "deployed our forces to a number of areas in the region to be prepared to respond to any requests that we receive to be able to protect our personnel and our American property." ABC News' Muhammad Lila and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Prison Snitches Help Guard Get Free

A South Carolina prison guard was released following a tense five-hour standoff, after inmates using contraband cell phones tipped off authorities that the injured officer was being held hostage in a broom closet. About 120 inmates in one dormitory of the Lee Correctional Institution, a maximum security prison in Bishopville, S.C., "overtook an officer" using homemade shanks and other weapons around 5 p.m. EDT, said department of corrections spokesman Clark Newsom. The guard suffered lacerations on his face and was held hostage for five hours in a closet guarded by inmates, many of them convicted rapists and murderers. Other inmates inside the prison alerted authorities to the guard's whereabouts by making phone calls from contraband mobile phones, which had previously been smuggled into the prison by throwing them over the perimeter fence, Newsom said. The state department of corrections directed hostage negotiators and SWAT teams to the prison, where a standoff ensued for nearly five hours. At 9:34 p.m. a special operations team stormed the prison and found the guard, freeing him within 15 minutes and suppressing the riot. The guard, who officials have not identified, had "lacerations from homemade shanks but was in pretty good condition and did not seem to be injured seriously," said Newsom. Nevertheless, he was "taken to a local hospital by helicopter as a precaution." The spokesman said the attack on the guard was a crime of "opportunity" and did not appear to have been planned. Authorities did a search of the prison and confiscated contraband including cell phones. The prison remains on lockdown. Author: Russell Goldman

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Boog - Da Rules Don't Apply (artwork)

Check out my fellow Turn Up brother artwork for his new joint coming soon. Hard working talented man right here people stay on the lookout for the homie.

Patrick Witty Captures this shot as the South Tower started to collapse

Black folks we been had swag for years

Too Short - Money On The Floor (feat. E-40)

Top Internet Marketing Strategies for the Small Business

There was a time, not too long ago that advertising online was an option. There were some businesses that considered it, some embraced it and others just ignored it. In today's business world we are seeing a paradigm shift if you will. There are new online methods and techniques that are become not only more efficient in reaching our consumers, but they are cost effective as well. To prove my point consider the latest statistic provided by World Bank, over 74.5% of the United Status population uses the internet. This number will only continue to grow. Consumers are not only becoming more comfortable purchasing online, but many of them are starting to prefer online shopping to traditional shopping. We can use online marketing to reach these consumers in new ways. Online marketing enables us to target our marketing messages to specific consumers and the end result is better conversion and an increased return on our investment for our marketing dollars. There are many methods of marketing online including website marketing, search engine marketing, social media, affiliate marketing and content marketing. It's important that each business weighs the pros and cons of each method and then choose the method or methods that will work best for their business. I've put together information regarding top internet marketing strategies for the small business and what I think each business should consider when delving into the online space to market products or services. I believe having an understanding of the strategies will help any small business in creating an effective online marketing strategy and increase the chances of online marketing success. Learn more by reading the Top Internet Marketing Strategies for the Small Business.

Juicy J - Can't Stop Us

You can learn something from Juicy young artist. He been there and all and he still go hard and have fun in music like you supposed to. Do you and try to have l;ongevity in the game.

40 Indicted in Drug Ring Run From Indiana Prisons

Two inmates housed at different Indiana prisons used cellphones smuggled in by guards to run a drug ring that distributed methamphetamine and heroin, according to a federal indictment that charges 40 people in connection with the scheme. Prosecutors, in the indictment unsealed Wednesday, allege that the purported ringleader, Oscar Perez, and an inmate at another prison, Justin Addler, even used the smuggled phones to hold conference calls with a third man to discuss “pooling their financial resources” to get a discount on heroin. At least 17 people appeared in court Wednesday in Indianapolis after about 300 FBI agents fanned out across the state and made arrests. A judge ordered them to remain in custody. Only one prison guard was among those charged, though the indictment alleges several were involved. Prosecutors declined to say if more charges were expected. Few details about the defendants were included in the court documents, although prison records show Perez is serving time for murder and attempted murder at Westville Correctional Facility in northern Indiana, while Addler is housed at central Indiana’s Pendleton Correctional Facility on convictions including drug dealing. The indictment details a series of alleged phone calls the two men placed to people outside the prisons, including calls to arrange the purchase of “large amounts” of heroin from a source in Chicago. They also instructed people how and where the drugs should be sold, prosecutors allege. “Once acquired, the heroin was brought from Illinois to Indiana by the use of couriers where it was, in turn, distributed on the streets to various places” in central and southern Indiana, the indictment states. Meth was acquired from sources in California, while other drugs, including PCP, were also involved, according to the indictment. In at least one call in May 2012, Addler stayed on the phone with a woman “throughout the duration” of a drug deal as she sold about 20 grams of heroin at a truck stop in Crawfordsville, Ind., for $2,500, according to the indictment. Tim Horty, a spokesman for U.S. Attorney Joe Hogsett, declined to discuss the indictment, including whether additional inmates or prison guards might be charged. Doug Garrison, a spokesman for the Indiana Department of Correction, also declined to comment. The lone corrections officer facing charges, Jon Dobbins, worked at another prison, the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in southwestern Indiana. The indictment alleges he was found “in possession” of nearly 21 grams of a substance containing meth, and had a cellphone that he intended to “clandestinely bring” into the prison and leave with an inmate. Dobbins didn’t have a listed phone number in Indiana, according to phone records. Horty confirmed that Dobbins was the only correctional officer named in the indictment, but he declined further comment. The Indiana Department of Correction issued a statement saying it has been cooperating with the FBI since the investigation began and that that department uncovered the evidence that led to Dobbins. “The actions of the small number of any IDOC correctional employees who may have facilitated these illegal activities brings dishonor to them and tarnishes the good name and professionalism of the vast majority of IDOC employees,” the department’s statement said.

Wiz Khalifa & Amber Rose at the VMA's

Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose are expecting!!! She showed off her baby bump on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards!

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Erika Medina (Model Watch)

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Live Life & Respect Others

There is entirely to much evil spirits going on in the world today. Everybody is turning out to be some type of killer it seems. Sometimes i feel like i'm one of the last few good dudes on the planet that really come from the ghetto. The only way to stand out from the rest these days is to have a good heart. If you treat life like it is a blessing then you will get blessings in return.

Bueno - Beautiful Struggle (feat. Mary Ann)

I will be back in sacramento on sept. 1st going in with some of the #TurnUpBoys

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