I’ve been using a lot of this lately:
iptables -A INPUT -s IP-ADDRESS -j DROP
service iptables save
I’ve noticed that pop3 attempts aren’t being filtered by Fail2Ban; I’ve seen an increase in dictionary attacks on this port and have had to resort to manually banning the offenders. I’ve also installed a LogViewer in WHM to assist in the fight.
August. Hottest month of the summer. It’s only natural that plants who haven’t had time to harden off succumb to the high temperatures and dry conditions. Among the lost: 1 white plumbago, 1 thai basil, at least 1 ornamental pepper plants, rosemary, spanish lavender, at least 3 salvia greggii, 1 catmint, 1 coneflower, several instances of dianthus, 1 or 2 phlox, 1 ageratum, 2 dahlberg daisies, 1 or 2 white cosmos. The salvia greggii failed due to what appears to be a broken sprinkler head and an overzealous weed whacker.
1630 Valwood Parkway #108
Carrollton, TX 75006On separate occasions I’ve visited Gyros & Grill to try their gyros and kabobs. Their kabobs tended to be on the lean, tough and well-done side, but their beef gyros are spot on. If you pick up the combo, you can get either fries or salad with that. The salad is generally on display, pre-tossed, and typical salad fare. Fries are thicker than usual, with a better-than-average seasoning (probably the best fries available from this strip mall). I’ve also had their hummus and suspected it came from Central Market.
They have expanded their menu since my last visit, offering tacos, pizza, sandwiches, fish (grilled and fried) and rotisserie chicken on their menu. However I have one gripe with their posted menu. Often times one can’t figure out what combos are available and no descriptions are given on the picture menu. A little cleanup and de-cluttering is in order, methinks.
Gyros & Grill sits on the corner of a strip mall neighboring Grill Express. The dining room is smaller than other cafes on this strip, so large parties may have to get their Greek fix to-go.
FYI, a sign on their food counter indicates they are halal, though I did not ask to verify this.
My rating: stars
8600 N. MacArthur Boulevard Ste 144
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 869-3277Two words: Butter Chicken. 10 minutes and 2 music videos later, I was out the door and on my way home for some buttah luvin.
Tender chicken, a slow-burn spiciness, and delicious creamy sauce. Paired with rice and at $7.99 a plate, it made for a marvelous lunch. It was even too much for me to finish, and I normally gorge on this stuff.
I’ve also had their large wedge-shaped samosas (beef, chicken and veggie). Paired with their chutney it makes for great snacking.
This is a non-descript cafe, appropriate for casual lunches, and an unintimidating atmosphere for Indian food newbies.
My rating: stars
Dandy appears to be experiencing some difficulty walking again. I thought previously that she might have some tummy problems after a mistake in her crate, but the trouble seems to be linked to her back. After all the emotional stress and financial woes of her back surgery from 2009 I am desperately hoping that it is not once again IVDD. Symptoms include trembling and weakness in her back legs. I’m on the hunt now for a reputable vet in the area to take her in for an exam.
After checking out the Coppell Deli, my man and I decided to see if Deliman’s is any improvement on the original.
At Deliman’s they offer an expanded menu including lunch and dinner items like chicken fried steaks, pork chops, chicken, and shrimp. They also had a Mediterranean menu, with the standard offerings of kabobs, gyros, and grilled fish. The dining room is casual, substantially larger than the original, and Dallas Cowboys-love is evident everywhere. There isn’t a direction that you can point your fork at without finding a flat-screen TV looking back at you, so this is great for Cowboy- and sports-viewing parties.
However for our visit, my man and I went for the burgers again. He ordered the double-bacon cheeseburger while I opted for the patty melt. Again, I took a stab at their breaded onion rings and found it lacking–flavorless, like the kind you find in your grocer’s freezer. The fries tasted better, though they weren’t the same kind of wedges we got at the original location. My patty melt came with two cheeses oozing over the sauteed onions. While the burger came medium well, it was juicy and full of beefy flavor. My man reported that his came medium-well too but delicious, perhaps near the top of his list, as burgers go. His only complaint came from the bacon, which while plentiful, wasn’t fresh and too crunchy from sitting under a heat lamp too long.
Total damaged amounted to $22 and change with a soda. We’ll be back to try out their Mediterranean menu.
My rating: stars