Please help us find Gus! Our truck was broken into and Angus was either taken or jumped out after them. The Lincoln City PD are working on finding him but all eyes looking for postings about Bostons for sale or if anyone sees him please let us know by clicking here.
Gus, 2 year old Boston stolen 10-23-16 from Lincoln City, Oregon.
Home webcams that were hijacked to help knock popular websites offline last week are being recalled in the US.
Chinese electronics firm Hangzhou Xiongmai issued the recall soon after its cameras were identified as aiding the massive web attacks.
They made access to popular websites, such as Reddit, Twitter, Spotify and many other sites, intermittent.
Security experts said easy-to-guess default passwords, used on Xiongmai webcams, aided the hijacking.
The web attack enrolled thousands of devices that make up the internet of things – smart devices used to oversee homes and which can be controlled remotely.
In a statement, Hangzhou Xiongmai said hackers were able to take over the cameras because users had not changed the devices’ default passwords.
Xiongmai rejected suggestions that its webcams made up the bulk of the devices used in the attacks.
“Security issues are a problem facing all mankind,” it said. “Since industry giants have experienced them, Xiongmai is not afraid to experience them once, too.”
It has also pledged to improve the way it uses passwords on its products and will send customers a software patch to harden devices against attack.
The recall affects all the circuit boards and components made by Hangzhou Xiongmai that go into webcams. It is not clear how effective the recall will be in reducing the numbers of vulnerable devices hackers can call on to mount attacks.
Yes, and it probably will. The smart devices making up the IoT are proving very popular with the malicious hackers who make their living by selling attack services or extorting cash by threatening firms with devastating attacks.
Before the rise of the IoT it was tricky to set up a network of hijacked machines as most would be PCs that, generally, are more secure. Running such a network is hard and often machines had to be rented for a few hours just to carry out attacks. Now anyone can scan the net for vulnerable cameras, DVRs and other gadgets, take them over and start bombarding targets whenever they want.
For the same reason you would care if your car was stolen and used by bank robbers as a getaway vehicle.
And because if your webcam, printer or DVR is hijacked you have, in effect, allowed a stranger to enter your home. Hackers are likely to start using these gadgets to spy on you and scoop up valuable data. It’s worth taking steps to shut out the intruders.
Not easily. Many of the devices being targeted are hard to update and the passwords on some, according to one report, are hard-coded which means they cannot be changed.
There is also the difficulty of identifying whether you are using a vulnerable product. A lot of IoT devices are built from components sourced from lots of different places. Finding out what software is running on them can be frustrating.
Also, even if recalls and updates are massively successful there will still be plenty of unpatched devices available for malicious hackers to use. Some manufacturers of cheaper devices have refused to issue updates meaning there is a ready population of vulnerable gadgets available.
Because security costs money and electronics firms want to make their IoT device as cheap as possible. Paying developers to write secure code might mean a gadget is late to market and is more expensive. Plus enforcing good security on these devices can make them harder to use – again that might hit sales.
Despite this, many industry bodies are trying to draw up standards that enforce good security habits. Unfortunately, these initiatives are taking time to have any impact, meaning there are millions of insecure devices already installed and working.
Right now, we don’t know. Some hacker groups have claimed responsibility but none of their claims are credible. We might never know because the vulnerable devices making up the IoT attack network are changing hands regularly as rivals scramble to gain control of as many as they can.
In one sense the large web attacks are marketing exercises which show how effective a particular network of bots can be when turned against a target. Competition among rival bot operators is ferocious so a successful attack can be a good way to impress potential customers. It might also persuade victims of extortion emails to pay up rather than risk being knocked out.
Congratulations! Due to a number of organized events around the county and the vigilance on the part of parents, grandparents, and children as well, incidents involving children being injured have been few to non-existent over the years in Lincoln County. Many people view Halloween as a time for fun and treats. However in the United States, roughly two times as many children aged 5-14 are killed while walking on Halloween evening compared with other evenings of the year, and falls are a leading cause of injuries among children on Halloween.
Parents can help prevent children from becoming injured on Halloween by following these safety tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Safety Council.
Children should:
• Go only to well-lit houses and remain on porches rather than entering houses.
• Travel in small groups and be accompanied by an adult.
• Know their phone numbers and carry a cell phone for an emergency phone call.
• Carry a note in their pocket with their name and address.
• Bring treats home before eating them so parents can inspect them.
• When using costume knives and swords, ensure they are flexible, not rigid or sharp.
When walking in neighborhoods, they should:
• Use flashlights, stay on sidewalks if available, and avoid crossing yards.
• Cross streets at the corner, use crosswalks if available, and don’t cross between parked cars.
• Stop at all corners and stay together in a group before crossing.
• Wear clothing that is bright, reflective, and flame retardant.
• Consider using face paint instead of masks.
• Avoid wearing hats that could slide over their eyes.
• Avoid wearing long, baggy, or loose costumes or oversized shoes to prevent tripping.
• Always look left, right, and left again before crossing the street.
Parents and adults should:
• Supervise the outing for children under age 12.
• Establish a curfew for older children.
• Prepare homes for trick-or-treaters by clearing porches, lawns, and sidewalks and by placing decorations away from doorways and landings.
• Avoid giving choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies, or small toys as treats to young children.
• Inspect all candy before children eat it.
To ensure the safety of pedestrian trick-or-treaters, parents and adults should:
• Make sure children under age 10 are supervised as they cross the street.
• Drive slowly.
• Watch for children in the street and on medians.
• Exit driveways and alleyways carefully.
• Have children get out of cars on the curbside, not the traffic side.
Following these tips should help ensure this Halloween is a safe and fun holiday for everyone.
For more tips and information, visit our website, use the “MobilePatrol” app on your Smartphone, and Like us on Facebook.
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2 | Riley Hoagland | 24m24s | |
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2 | James Scrutton | 27m32s | |
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3 | Doug Wheldon | 30m57s | |
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3 | Judy Casper | 34m26s | |
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38m49s | Q: How long have you lived in Lincoln City, and the work you’ve done in the community? | ||
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1 | Diana Hinton | 38m59s | |
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2 | Riley Hoagland | 39m39s | |
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2 | James Scrutton | 41m6s | |
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3 | Doug Wheldon | 42m50s | |
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3 | Judy Casper | 44m4s | |
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1 | Jim Davis | 45m28s | |
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46m14s | Q: What is the one thing holding Lincoln City back, and what would you do to fix it? | ||
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2 | Riley Hoagland | 46m27s | |
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2 | James Scrutton | 47m52s | |
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3 | Doug Wheldon | 49m38s | |
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3 | Judy Casper | 51m4s | |
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59m53s | Q: Do you believe the City and/or State is doing enough to address the homeless problem? If not, what do you suggest? | ||
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Q: Do you feel Lincoln City needs to diversify its economic base, and if so, what do you think is the best option? | |||
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Q: Will you attempt to regulate in terms of the number of nights per year, in the R-1-5 zones? | |||
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Q: Davis, Scrutton, and Wheldon: Various individuals appearently supporting your campaign have reached out to out-of-town property owners to change their address to specifically to vote in this election, or reach out to the out-of-town owners to contribute to a PAC supporting you Who do you respond to locals concerned about the influence of outside dollars in our local politics? (55 words???) | |||
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2 | James Scrutton | “I’m not aware of us, or anyone I’m involved with sending out anything telling people to change their address so they can vote here … I think that’s mudslinging … politics brings out the worst in some people … I’ve already seen posts about me, they could get sued, because they’re blatant lies” | |
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3 | Doug Wheldon | “It’s my understanding that something on the order of $50,000 was spent on that. It’s water under the bridge” | |
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2 | Riley Hoagland | “you may have received in the mail from my opponent that I allegedly gave a 400,000 dollar parking lot to a city employee, has absolutely no basis in truth” | |
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3 | Doug Wheldon | 1h58m1s | “Builders are visionaries, doers, and problem solvers, and they’re not bureaucrats. They’re willing to get their hands dirty, and go to work. … My committment to voters is to listen, to be transparent, and I’m willing to talk to anybody, about any subject. I remain optimistic …” |
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Taft’s Josh Salsbery goes all out to unsuccessfully haul in a long pass from Jack Stempel on Friday night
Quarterback Jack Stempel overcame two interceptions and an intentional grounding call in the end zone for a safety by throwing for a short score and returning a tipped pass nearly 80 yards untouched for a touchdown, while senior Everett Thomas was all over the defensive end of the field Friday in a 27-5 West Valley League homecoming victory over Willamina.
A converted second-team all-league quarterback, Thomas, who now anchors the Tigers’ offensive and defensive lines, was one of eight seniors playing their final game at Voris Field. The 6-foot. 3-inch, 230-pound State wrestler made several pivotal plays in the first half, including a key sack, a fumble recovery and the tipped pass Stempel returned the distance that provided the Tigers with a 13-5 halftime cushion.
The Bulldogs scored first when Stempel was pursued a yard deep in the end zone and the trailing back judge called him for avoiding a sack by throwing the ball away at 5:57 of the first quarter.
Willamina kicked a 37-yard field goal and missed one of relatively the same distance in the first half. but led 5-0 after the opening quarter.
Stempel hit senior Nathan Hertz on a short play-action pass for a 7-5 lead with 5:58 remaining in the half. The score was set up by a recovered fumble by Thomas and running back Dylan Gold’s hurdling run around the left side.
Stempel’s long interception return 1:32 before halftime gave the 15th-ranked Tigers a 13-5 lead.
The Tigers scored two second-half touchdowns to put the game away.
Class 3A Taft improved to 4-4, 3-3 under first-year coach Jake Tolan, while Willamina fell to 3-5, 1-4.
The Tigers close out their season at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at PacWest member Jefferson.
…and let me tell you why. Builders are hands-on visionaries. They create a vision in their mind, in three dimension, design inner and outer spaces, and meld the pieces together to create a functional building. They meet deadlines and budgets, manage money, juggle subcontractors, coordinate all governmental regulations, risk their financial security, and they must finish on time and on budget to avoid interest penalties or financial loss. Builders work rain or shine; they do physical labor, and know what it takes to make things really work. Builders labor as many hours as it takes to get the job done. Builders are some of the most independent, talented, creative, and intelligent people on our planet.
Government employees work eight hour shifts within very strict limitations, rules, and protocol. They are masters at manipulating words, rules, policies, and regulations. Many live in cubicles for most of their working lives. Government employees are not risk takers and rarely risk their own money. They are guided by routine and rule-making. They think about restrictions and are great at constructing laws and policies with little understanding of the effect of those rules on the real world.
We need builders on our city council. They bring hands-on experience to the job. They understand the stressors of independent business. They know how to build affordable housing and they know what government needs to do to help.
I vote for Doug Wheldon, Jim Davis, and James Scrutton. They will get the real job done.
Avette L. Gaiser
Lincoln City
The 2016 Lincoln City Candidates Forum held at Chinook Winds Casino Resort went much better than any of the Presidential debates. The question and answer event flowed smoothly and I think the gal holding up the signs with “15 Seconds Left” had something to do with it.
The entire event (All two hours of it) can be watched on The Newsguard’s Website.
We decided to save you the time and squish the forum down to 336 seconds. We couldn’t show the video in it’s entirety because in this day and age nobody is going to sit through it. By crunching the video down there are bound to be omissions. That’s what the comments section is for! Leave a comment about something you want others to know about.
Justin was going to do a Live show on Facebook but the WiFi password was “Not available at this time.”
Marvin Sandnes of the Pacific Green Party won two LCHP awards for “Most Animated” and “Best Charts.” He’s at the end of the video speaking about the Heroin epidemic.
Thanks to all the candidates for wanting to serve and special thanks to Heather Hatton from Chinook Winds for her time.
A Tour To Die For is a collaboration between the North Lincoln County Historical Museum, Taft Pioneer Cemetery Association and Theatre West. Stories about the residents of the Cemetery are united with actors to literally bring the history of Lincoln City to life.
Your tour guide is well versed in the legends and lore of our town. You’ll hear the Native American legend about the creature that lives in Devils Lake, as well as other mysterious occurrences along the way to the cemetery.
Your final destination is the final destination of many of the early settlers of Lincoln City: Pioneer Cemetery. You’ll meet six of the people interred here while taking a lantern tour lasting about 60 minutes. Of course, you will also hear an eternity of fascinating tales.
Ninety two years ago, Mr. Bones, owner of the grocery store in the Taft district of Lincoln City, donated land for the City’s first cemetery. Taft Pioneer Cemetery is on a hill with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean (which is to die for). This year, Mr. Bones invites you for an evening tour so he can introduce you to some of the folks who reside there.
Your destination? Our hill-top cemetery, for a rare night-time visit and walk-through where you will meet some of the people who reside there. A sea captain who didn’t make it back to port, a woman who ran the Post Office back when women didn’t do such things, a town character who may try to sell you “roses” plus a few other folks who have a tale to tell.
Earthquake safety is a priority for many places around the world, including Oregon — a state that has seen its share of minor tremors and that is at-risk for a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake. This is why Oregon’s Office of Emergency Management supports the Great ShakeOut, a national earthquake safety drill. Each year on the third Thursday in October, people are urged to “drop, cover and hold on” to practice what to do when seismic activity occurs. The 2016 ShakeOut takes place at 10:20 a.m. on October 20. Registration is open at www.shakeout.org/oregon.
Last year, more than 500,000 Oregonians participated in the Great Oregon ShakeOut. Governor Kate Brown has issued a proclamation encouraging participation in the ShakeOut that also urges Oregonians to be 2 Weeks Ready.
The 2 Weeks Ready campaign is being launched by the Oregon Office of Emergency Management in conjunction with this year’s Great Shakeout. It aims to inspire citizens to
be self-sufficient for two weeks in the aftermath of a natural disaster such as a Cascadia earthquake.
“In addition to helping to ensure everyone is safe, 2 Weeks Ready lessens the strain on emergency responders who will need to focus limited resources on the injured and other vulnerable populations immediately following a disaster,” said Andrew Phelps, the director of Oregon Office of Emergency Management. “The events in Tohoku, Japan in 2011 brought new awareness to the reality of what could happen in Oregon in the aftermath of a high-magnitude quake and tsunami. We know the risk is there and this makes our job of spreading the message of preparedness that much more important,” he said.
A new 2 Weeks Ready Facebook page has been created (www.facebook/2WeeksReady.com) and each week OEM will suggest a preparedness activity or item to include in your preparedness kit. Tips and tools will be available, and community members are encouraged to contribute comments and share their progress. A series of “2 Weeks Ready” brochures and short videos will be released in the coming months.
“2 Weeks Ready is not just having enough food and water to keep you going for a period of time. It’s thinking about and planning for the ability to bounce back after a disaster,” said Phelps.
