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File-oriented privacy & integrity management tools
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pyFileSec provides robust yet easy-to-use tools for working with files that may contain sensitive information. The aim is to achieve an "industry standard" level of strong privacy, capable of protecting confidential information from inspection or accidental disclosure. Integrity assurance may be useful in archival and provenance applications.
The motivation for developing pyFileSec is to better secure research data obtained from human subjects, e.g., in combination with PsychoPy (http://www.psychopy.org) or the Open Science Framework (http://www.openscienceframework.org). The hope is that pyFileSec will be more widely useful. For example, command-line options make it accessible from non-python or non-open-source programs.
Several truly excellent Python packages are available for encryption. However, file security requires more than just good encryption, e.g., securely deleting a file after encryption. The main and potentially unique contribution of pyFileSec is that it aspires to provide cross-platform, secure file-management with a low barrier to entry and a stable API going forward. These considerations motivate many of the design choices.
The main functions provided include encryption (encrypt, decrypt, rotate) and verification (sign, verify). It is also easy to obscure file length (pad, unpad), securely remove files from disk (destroy) and inspect meta-data (.metadata). Large files (tested up to 8G) and command-line usage are also supported. By default, file permissions are set to conservative values (only Mac & linux at this point). Unencrypted files are deleted securely after a successful encryption. Multiple hardlinks, version control, and Dropbox folders are detected and reported.
pyFileSec provides the class SecFile, which is designed to be easy to use:
>>> from pyfilesec import SecFile >>> sf = SecFile('path/to/data.txt') >>> sf.encrypt('path/to/pubkey.pem')
Public-key (asymmetric) encryption is used for security and flexibility, currently relying on calls to OpenSSL for all cryptography. The aim is to provide a robust and easily extensible framework for adding other encryption backends, without requiring changes to the API.
Bug reports and code contributions are welcome; the project is on github and you can contact me there. Help with Windows file permissions would be particularly welcome (see the issues list). For contacting me privately, e.g., about security issues, please look for my email address at the top of the main code.
Software that includes pyFileSec
- PsychoPy (v1.79.00+)
Jeremy R. Gray - package creator and maintainer (GPG key D934B0D7)
Michael Stone - awesome code review
Sol Simpson - Windows compatibility
- 0.3 Python 3 (2to3 mostly passes now)
- 0.4 Alternative encryption: support for gpg-based management of RSA keys
- 0.5 Windows file-permissions; possible SecStr
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This status information concerns the master branch of the source code on github. Pypi releases are made from time to time, based on stable points in the development code.
See also
- pyCrypto, M2Crypto, pyOpenSSL - broad crypto packages, few sys-admin features
- pycogworks.crypto - similar audience as pyfilesec, no file encryption
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After more than two years of suffering from anxiety, I am finally healed.
After more than two years of suffering from anxiety, I am finally healed.
A Hopefully Formerly Depressed Human Vows To Practice Self-Approval
"Words - so innocent and powerless as they are, as standing in a dictionary, how potent for good and evil they become in the hands of one who knows how to combine them." ~Nathaniel Hawthorne
I am Ann Luna and this is my blog. :)
Isang sipat sa masukal na gubat ng aking puso at isang silip sa magulong kalye ng aking utak.
the other side of the graveyard. still dark. still empty. proof that my muse still wanders about.
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where would-be writer works with words
Tell-tale fragments and other bullshits.
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Moving Photo Shows Giraffe Saying Goodbye to Dying Zoo Volunteer Who Looked After It
The bond between man and animal is on display under the saddest of circumstances.
This heartbreaking photo captures a volunteer at the Rotterdam Zoo who's dying of a brain tumor saying goodbye to a giraffe he had looked after at the zoo.
The man, identified only as 54-year-old Mario, had his request granted thanks to a group called the Ambulance Wish Foundation, which honors wishes from the terminally ill (you can learn more about the Ambulance Wish Foundation by watching the video below).
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Supreme presents highlights and teasers from their Spring/Summer 2014 collection via an accompanying lookbook. Starring Supreme regular and legendary skater Jason Dill, the lookbook includes impressive pieces, some done in collaboration with brands like Schott and Champion. For their 20th anniversary, the New York brand also presents a look at another collaboration with men's publication Playboy. Besides collaborations with other brands, several pieces bear the mark of iconic bands such as the Dead Kennedys and Siouxsie and the Banshees. Religious iconography continues to manifest itself in Supreme's offerings as do classic streetwear patterns like camouflage. Returning to their 1994 roots, a palpable '90s vibe is felt throughout.
The first drop from Supreme's Spring/Summer 2014 collection will be held on Thursday, February 20 in New York, London and Los Angeles, while the goods will see a wider release on Thursday, February 27 straight from Supreme's online shop. Those of us in Japan can look forward to the first release on Saturday, February 22.


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Raspberry bakewell cake
This simple almondy cake is a great way of using up pick-your-own raspberries
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Handmade invitation and papergoods company looking for a logo that exemplifies a personal touch.
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My company produces handmade invitations and papergoods for the personal and corporate event industry. I like to create a consistent, customized look that ties an event together from the invitation to the table. "Personal, thoughtful, and handmade" vision; "cute, clean and contemporary" product. My invitations are more than just paper, I utilize ribbons, bows, hand embossing and, one day, flowers.
Expansion outside the invitation industry is a long-term goal (cards, personalized stationary, etc). My company is about high-end client service; I'm not only selling my product, but myself.
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Relactation: review of experience and recommendations for practice
A woman who has stopped breastfeeding her child, recently or in the past, can resume the production of breastmilk. This potentially life-saving measure is called relactation. Many women who relactate can produce enough milk to breastfeed an infant exclusively, per WHO recommendations. 'Relactation: A review of experience and recommendations for practice' contains information on effective techniques and practical guidelines to help health workers caring for women and children who wish to re-establishing breastfeeding.


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There won't be any more BART strikes, if these two get their way
There won't be any more BART strikes, if these two get their way
By Tom Barnidge Contra Costa Times Columnist
Not so long ago, when Bay Area commuters were still livid over the second BART strike in three months, a ban on such work stoppages was not only a swell conversation starter but a political cause that seemed to be gathering steam.
Two weeks ago, that steam turned to frost when Senate Bill 423, calling for a ban on California transit worker strikes, died in committee. The bill, authored by state Sen. Bob Huff, R-Brea, failed on a party-line vote.
Maybe it failed because it was too broad. Maybe it was too bold. Maybe it failed because a minority party member sponsored it. Who knows? But this will not be the end of the story, if either BART board President Joel Keller or state Sen. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Concord, gets his way.
Striking BART workers walk the picket line at the Lake Merritt station in Oakland on Oct. 21, 2013. (Kristopher Skinner/Staff file)
DeSaulnier, head of the Senate Transportation Committee, said he has several ideas to reduce or eliminate the likelihood of future strikes, not all of which he cares to divulge. ("I haven't given up," he said, "but I don't want to introduce legislation that's going to die in committee.")
For starters, he hopes to enlist the state auditor to verify all BART financial figures six months before any future bargaining sessions. He said both sides seem receptive to the idea.
"We hear all the time that the rank-and-file never believes the numbers the administration comes up with," he said, "and after they get riled up, they spend all their time arguing over that. I think that contributes a lot to the problem."
Keller hopes to grease the skids for legislative change. He will try to persuade board colleagues to put an advisory ballot measure before voters asking for their support of a proposal that would flatly prohibit BART worker strikes while the collective bargaining process plays out.
"What I'm proposing is that when there's a dispute, we change the way we resolve it," he said. "My proposal is a panel of five people -- two proposed by labor, two by management and the fifth a retired judge selected by those four participants. If they're unable to agree on who that is, the presiding judge in the county with largest population we serve would designate a retired judge to be the tiebreaker."
BART trains would keep running while this august body played contract give-and-take. If labor and management couldn't agree, contract terms would be determined by binding arbitration. That's where the judge comes in.
Keller advocates a winner-take-all format. There's no compromise -- either labor's or management's offer is chosen. ("You can't cut the baby in half," he said.) This format, which is how baseball owners and players resolve contract disagreements, encourages both sides to move to the center with their demands.
Keller's measure, which would go before voters only in the counties BART serves -- Alameda, San Francisco and Contra Costa -- would have no binding power, but if it receives the strong public support he envisions, it could serve as a powerful motivator for Sacramento legislators to get off their political backsides and act.
"There's no guarantee that would happen," Keller said, "but in order for dispute resolution at BART to change, I believe it has to be done on a bipartisan basis. And the only way we can get a bipartisan bill brought forward is if there are enough people supporting it."
The wheels of change turn slowly. But they are turning.
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The new compact radius Cat® 308E2 CR SB hydraulic excavator delivers high performance with the versatility of a swing boom front linkage. It is ideally suited to working in restricted work areas and is the first machine in the Mini Hydraulic Excavator (MHE) line-up to meet the United States EPA Tier 4 Final and European Union Stage IIIB emission standards.
The new load sensing and flow sharing High Definition hydraulic system provides improved controllability. It uses the machine's power more efficiently during the digging cycle to deliver greater productivity and up to 10 percent fuel efficiency improvement.
The Cat® 308E2 offers a spacious operator environment with ample ingress and egress room and generous leg room. All the E Series models are equipped with a digital control panel that is specially designed for Cat mini excavators - COMPASS - Complete Operation, Maintenance, Performance, and Security System. Built into the COMPASS monitor are an anti-theft system, which requires a five-digit alphanumeric password to start the machine, and an Economy Mode feature that can lower fuel use by up to 20 percent. An automatic engine-idle system drops engine rpm to idle after 4 seconds of inactivity.
The COMPASS control panel promotes ease of operation and a comprehensive view of maintenance levels and requirements. The cab layout is fitted with ergonomic joysticks and a heated air suspension seat is available as an option.
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I have Mandrake 9.0 and Win2kPro installed on my system using LILO as a bootloader. I have two hard drives, one of which is a 40gb NTFS drive and the other is a 20gb hd divided into Linux native, /home, Linux swap, and a FAT32 partition for Windows. I used to be able to see both hard drives in Linux but for some reason I no longer can see the 40gb NTFS volume. Windows can still see the 40gb, but the Linux partition manager shows only a hda tab, where there used to be both hda and hdb.
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Electric bikes (e-bikes) are becoming more and more popular and once you've tried one it's not hard to see why. An electric bicycle can be a speedy, eco-friendly and cost effective way to get around, whether you're looking to supercharge the commute, take the weight off tired legs, or tackle tricky uphill stretches with ease. Plus, as electric mountain bikes and electric road bikes become more readily available, it's not hard to find an e bike that suits your riding style. Our handy buying guide is full of tips and information to help you find the best eBike for your next adventure.
An electric bike can be a great option if you have a long way to cycle. With integrated electric motors to help you out while pedaling, they can provide a less strenuous alternative to traditional road, mountain and hybrid bikes. That means they're also handy if you frequently ride with rucksacks, baskets or heavy loads, as the electric bike motor can help to bear the load and do some of the hard work for you. If you're looking to get fit and are unsure whether a pedal assist bike is right for you, then don't be put off. Although you'll be assisted by a battery powered motor, e bikes still require pedal power, so riding can still give you a decent workout.
Electric bicycles can also be an effective and affordable alternative to driving, especially when commuting on short or moderate length journeys. E bikes are a much greener choice than petrol power, as with re-chargeable electric batteries they can be plugged in and powered up in just a short amount of time. If you're riding in the city, that gives the added benefit of no congestion charges! Electric push bikes can be fairly compact too, and if you're looking for a bike specifically for commuting then a folding electric bike is ideal, packing away easily to make room on public transport or while charging.
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The weather cooled off just as the stars were about to swarm the red carpet at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Monday, where they showed off bold colors such as reds and blues and elegant designs that dominated the night.
There were also splashes of more daring choices, such as Lena Dunham's bright pink and red-teared skirt and pink shirt by Giambattista Valli. Style came at a price, though, as Dunham seemed to be having trouble hauling the voluminous outfit around the red carpet.
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On the sexier side of daring was Yael Stone of "Orange is the New Black," who walked the carpet in a revealing yet classy Falguni and Shane Peacock dress made out of a tight corset-like top with a flowing blue asymmetrical skirt.
"This just really arrived and it was very clear that it was the winner. I feel like a lady, I feel pretty serious," she said. Stone carpooled to the Emmys with a few fellow cast members as well as actors from "House of Cards," including Jayne Atkinson, who wore an animal print dress to the awards show.
"It was madness. The 'House of Cards' people, and the 'Orange' people. The 'House of Cards' people, they were really crazy," Stone said.
"We were all very game to be on the bus," Atkinson said earlier on the night.
Teyonah Parris was very noticeable in a neon and green gown, while Gwen Stefani, who was presenting at the show, was almost unrecognizable in a shiny silver dress by Versace with gold boning. Also shiny and glowing, thanks to her pregnancy, was Hayden Panettiere, who showed off cleavage and her baby bump in a shimmering silver Lorena Sarbu sequined gown. While walking the red carpet, Panettiere announced to E! News that she is expecting a little girl.
Though Panettiere was joined by her baby bump, others walked the red carpet alone, such as Sofia Vergara, who was heard telling reporters that her new boyfriend Joe Manganiello is too hot to bring on the red carpet. Vergara stunned in an elegant, figure-hugging white gown.
She wasn't the only one who opted for white. "Veep" star Anna Chlumsky looked sophisticated in a white Zac Posen gown that combined a conservative high neckline with a figure-revealing waistline, while Julianne Hough of "Dancing with the Stars" wasn't sure what her white strapless dress by Dsquared was made from.
"I'm not sure what material it is," she said as she looked down at the large bow near the waistline. "It's a beautiful, timeless, classy dress," she said.
Laverne Cox, meanwhile, was statuesque in a white flowing low-cut gown by Marc Bouwer.
On the other end of the spectrum, bold blues were worn by celebrities such as Mayim Bialik and her "Big Bang Theory" co-star Melissa Rauch.
Rauch chose a dark blue figure-hugging strapless gown while Bialik chose a royal blue ball gown by Oliver Tolentino, which was actually her second choice.
"I had a dress snafu with my previous dress and he put this together in less than a week, they made it in three days," she said of the designer.
Bialik was lucky to make it to the red carpet on time — she said her driver got lost and they ended up circling the area for about 30 minutes.
"I'm nervous tonight. Ready to go home into my pajamas," she said.
The standout red dresses were worn by stars such as Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who showed up in a tight red dress by Carolina Herrera. Louis-Dreyfus' open-backed dress was accentuated with a skinny belt.
Uzo Aduba showed off her figure in a tight red Christian Sirano while Claire Danes wore a bright red Givenchy lace gown and red slip.
Many of the men chose classic black-tie and tuxedos but there were some who went with other choices.
Jim Parsons went with a slim-fitting brown tuxedo and velvet bow-tie while Matthew McConaughey went with a blue tuxedo and Woody Harrelson chose a dark burgundy tux.
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The Arctic 30 arrive in St. Petersburg aboard a railway prison wagon.The 28 Greenpeace International activists and a freelance photographer and a freelance videographer are currently detained by Russian authorities have been refused bail and still charged with both piracy and hooliganism. No official confirmation has been given by the Russian authorities that the charge of piracy has been dropped, which carry a maximum sentence of 15 and 7 years, respectively.For more info: www.greenpeace.org/freeouractivists
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This week our featured speaker will be Martin Garber, junior chairman of Bartlesville Education Promise. In 2015, along with other local education supporters, Garger teamed up with Bartlesville school officials and designed a pilot program to help struggling students live up to their potential and have a successful future.
The dozen or so civic leaders behind Bartlesville Education Promise have made great progress, providing weekly tutoring and summer enrichment activities. After a highly successful inaugural year, organizers with the nonprofit group Bartlesville Education Promise are looking to expand the programs being offered in Bartlesville Public Schools, including filling an increased need for volunteer tutors and mentors at the elementary school level. Garber will be bringing an update on the organization's progress and plans for the future.
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Invite a friend and come enjoy delicious homemade cookies and hear about what's going on in the Bartlesville area! If you have any questions or would like to be included on the invitation email list, please contact Billie Roane at (918) 337-4358. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Physiotherapist Drew Teskey (left) battles ropes at Studeo55s new location in downtown Vancouver as owner and head trainer Nathan Mellalieu looks on.
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t the new Studeo55 in downtown Vancouver, its fairly quiet on a Friday morning, but thats the way they like it. The gym is a boutique gym, a facility that offers a full range of classes, personal training and other services, but that has fewer members than a large gym. Upstairs, there are a couple of members receiving personal training advice on the fitness machines, while downstairs physiotherapist Drew Teskey is working out with a set of ropes. Head trainer Nathan Mellalieu said the fitness industry is a tough one, although fitness and recreational sports centres are a $2-billion industry in Canada, and much of that business is conducted in B.C., one of the fittest provinces in the country. Between 2006 and 2010, operating revenue increased by 30 per cent in the sector, according to Statistics Canada industry reports. For consumers, the choice in gyms runs from community centres at one end, through large fitness centre chains to private personal training centres at the other end of the spectrum. Mellalieu is striving to fill a particular niche with his gym that is designed like a high-end hotel or nightclub. The gym recently moved to new premises on Hornby Street after 10 years in the business, growing from a single personal trainer to a business with more than 50 employees today. There are pink and red lights, one-way mirrors and even a chandelier in the womens washroom. There is a reception and concierge service, as well as a vitality clinic complete with dietitian, chiropractor, registered massage therapist, naturopath and physiotherapist.
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Studeo55 owner Nathan Mellalieu says his gym may be fancy, but dont mistake that for a lack of seriousness. Fitness is first. Were still results-oriented, he says.On the world stage, were super stylish and progressive, but were very athletic and were also very wholesome, Mellalieu said. [The gym is] fancy, but were still resultsoriented. Members pay a $300 initiation fee to join, and then monthly fees that range from $119 to thousands, depending on the services, Mellalieu said. The club requires a one-year commitment from its members, of which the gym has about 300, and could accommodate a maximum of about 400 members. He said that in New York, Los Angeles or London, his gym would have plenty of competition, but that in Vancouver, Studeo55 is the only boutique gym. You can either go really big, and build a $5-million club and hope to get thousands of members. That economic works, but its really capital intensive, Mellalieu said. Or you can borrow $100,000 from mom and dad for a 2,000-square-foot gym with cheap overhead that offers just personal training. There are two big chain clubs in Metro Vancouver associated with big-name athletes: the Steve Nash Fitness World chain and the Club 16 Trevor Linden chain. The Steve Nash Fitness World website advertises a membership for $19 a month, but no details are provided as to how long the commitment is, or if there is an initiation fee. Club 16 Trevor Linden gyms website has one deal for a $69 enrolment fee, plus a $20 dues insurance fee (to lock in the monthly rate), plus a $14.99 monthly fee charged on a month-to-month basis for the Coquitlam and Burnaby locations. A big-name celebrity can help market a gym, but it comes with risk, said Simon Fraser University marketing professor Lindsey Meredith. You tag your wagon to their wagon, but celebrity can turn very quickly and things can go sideways, Meredith said, citing the high-profile example of Tiger Woods. At the other end of the fitness spectrum is the small, personal training studio. One example of this is Rep One Fitness on Broadway near Blenheim, recently opened by Mike Veinot, one of the trainers for the CBC Village on a Diet reality TV series filmed last year, and his two partners. At Rep 1 Fitness the fees begin at $75 per hour if someone comes in once a week; from there the hourly fees drop, depending on frequency of visits, Veinot said. There are no members or contracts at Rep 1 Fitness, and each customer is attached to a particular personal trainer.
Veinot said some personal trainers make more than $200,000 a year. As an independent trainer, you can make as much or as little as you want, Veinot said. All customers are trained based on their own goals, with a personal program. Its really geared to what they want and what they want to do, Veinot said. Most people cant do it on their own and this gives you accountability. If your budget wont allow for personal training at this level, public facilities also offer a full range of fitness activities from classes, to exercise machines to weight rooms. For example, in Vancouver at the Hillcrest community centre fitness centre, people choose from many payment options, ranging from a single drop-in for $5.94 for a single visit or $47.50 for a 10-visit card, or a one-month membership for $43.75 or an annual membership for $357.14. The Richmond Olympic Oval offers a 23,000-square-foot fitness centre with more than 100 pieces of strength and cardio equipment and more than 50 complimentary drop-in fitness classes per week as well as free drop-in time on sport courts, running tracks and ice rinks. The cost of a membership there ranges from a one-day pass for $16.50 to a monthly continuous pass for $61 a month.
On the private side, five or six gyms in the downtown core have gone bankrupt in recent years, including Elevation on Robson, Body Co. in Yaletown and Beyond Fitness, Mellalieu said. Its a tough industry. Its a grind, Mellalieu said. We could all be making more money doing something else, but I do this to try to to help people. Veinot said he also loves what he does. Its an amazing job, Veinot said. Ive been doing this for 20-plus years, and every day Im thankful for what I do. Im helping people achieve their goals and putting smiles on their faces. Mellalieu said he and his staff have helped several people lose more than 100 pounds each, and it feels great. The reason exercise and our job is so exciting is because when people make a change like that, it is so impossible for it not to transcend into the rest of their life, Mellalieu said. People get out of shape emotionally. Typically, the people I work with who are really unhealthy are not that emotionally healthy. They have other things that are bugging them, and these are pretty big things. We give them tools to fix this and they redefine how they see themselves. He said once people learn to see themselves differently their confidence increases and it changes their lives. They no longer see themselves as the big girl, or the underachiever or a failure. They think, I can do this, and as a result, they get a glow about them and they start letting better relationships in their lives and become so much happier, Mellalieu said. They have come so far, not just with their weight, but with email@example.com Blog: vancouversun.com/yourmoney


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TEL AVIV (Reuters) - IBM Corp (IBM.N) is in advanced talks to buy Israel-based Red Bend Software, a provider of mobile phone software, for $200 million to $250 million, Israeli media reported on Thursday.
Red Bend provides software for device management and mobile virtualization, technology that enables multiple operating systems to run simultaneously on a mobile phone. It helps cellular phone manufacturers speed up new embedded services, respond swiftly to faults and reduce support costs via remote updates using the web.
The company has over 80 customers, including China Mobile, Intel, LG Electronics, Motorola, Qualcomm, Samsung Electronics, Sharp and Sony Ericsson.
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Germany, Russia clash over 'looted art'
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — The glittering glories of Russia's Hermitage Museum were shadowed Friday by tensions between Russia and Germany over a new exhibit including objects looted by Red Army soldiers after they overran the Nazis.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, visiting the opening of the exhibition with Russian President Vladimir Putin, noted pointedly that some of the items on display had been brought from Germany and "it gives us great happiness that we can see all of them today.
"We will continue dialogue on all questions regarding valuables brought from Germany," she added, according to the news agency Interfax.
The remarks may have been milder than she'd originally intended. Merkel had planned to use her speech at the opening of the exhibition to call for the return of the art in accordance with international law, said German government spokesman Georg Streiter.
Putin, at an earlier news conference with Merkel, hedged on the question of whether Russia would return art taken by the Soviets.
"It's a very sensitive question for the civil society of both sides, I think," he said. "Therefore, if we want to have some kind of movement forward, we shouldn't inflate the problem but search for some path to resolution."
"Now is hardly the time to open the discussion," he said, because there are Russians who are resentful of damages inflicted during the war on Soviet art collections.
The Hermitage exhibition, called "The Bronze Age: A Europe Without Frontiers," includes a renowned collection of prehistoric gold objects found in Brandenburg, Germany, in 1913.
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Communicating with Your Teen
Bridge the communication gap with these simple strategies for getting your teen to really talk to you.
Who's at Fault?
When my 16-year-old son, Gabe, came home from school and said nonchalantly, "I quit the lacrosse team today," I heard the words and rushed to judgment. Yes, I was thinking about how much the equipment had cost, but I was also worried about his ability to honor an important commitment. "When you join a team you're making a promise to be there for the other guys," I reminded him. "It's not fair to them." With that off my chest, I went back to scrubbing a pot — furiously — and waited for him to respond. No such luck. He just wheeled around and left the room as if he hadn't heard a single word.
It turns out, however, that I was the one who had shut the door on communication, according to Martha B. Straus, PhD, author of No-Talk Therapy for Children and Adolescents (Norton). "The best thing you could have said was nothing," she says. "But if you had to answer, you should have empathized with him by saying, 'That must have been a tough decision to make.'"
My error was expecting my son to communicate as easily and quickly as I do. "Kids' brains have to sort through a lot of emotional reactivity before they can respond," says Straus. The parent's job is to get beyond what's happening on the surface. When you do, you are helping your child learn to negotiate and compromise not only with you, but also with himself.
How can you be a better listener? Straus offers these effective strategies, which you can start using today.
Dos and Don'ts
- Talk to your teen in the morning when she's focusing on the day ahead or isn't fully awake yet.
- Make steady eye contact.
- Wait until you have their undivided attention before engaging in important conversations.
- Totally ban screaming, slamming doors, and swearing, or say you'll continue the conversation only when your teen calms down.
- Ask general questions, such as "How was your day?"
- Share your thoughts as soon as you think your teen is done speaking.
- Focus most of your conversations around neglected chores, homework, or other gripes.
- Give unsolicited advice. Teenagers, as a rule, prefer to work out their own problems.
- Assume you know what they're talking about because you were a teenager once.
- Start making light-hearted jokes when she's talking about something that matters a lot to her.
- Ask about the reasons underlying their behavior, such as "Why did you do that?"
- Keep bringing up the same subject over and over, trying to make your point.
- Know when your child is most open to conversing with you. Adolescents tend to be more talkative at night, so take advantage of their "inner clock."
- Stand side-by-side instead of facing your kid directly. Teens are most likely to open up when they don't feel like you're staring them down.
- Talk to them when they're engaged in another activity that isn't too distracting. They're more likely to share their feelings while shooting hoops, having a snack, or sitting in the car (when you're the driver).
- Let your teen vent, within reason. Train yourself to listen to the emotional subtext beneath the drama. Often what teenagers are really trying to say is, "I'm scared," "I'm confused," or "I'm afraid you're disappointed in me."
- Be specific — and take a positive approach. For example, you could ask, "What did your teacher say about your terrific term paper?"
- Allow extra time before responding. Teens need time to sort through feelings and gather their thoughts, and can't always express them at once.
- Talk casually about a wide range of subjects — favorite TV shows, music, food, sports, and politics. The bulk of your conversations should be positive and help you get to know each other better.
- Try to acknowledge their viewpoint with statements like, "Good idea" or "That sounds like a tough problem" or "Wow! You did a lot today." Ask if they want advice, and be prepared to take no for an answer.
- Realize that kids communicate in different ways than you did. Encourage your teen to describe her world by asking open-ended questions, such as "What did Lucy say then?" "Was Matt there, too?" or "What did you think about that?"
- Keep in mind that adolescents are sensitive, emotionally vulnerable, and easily hurt. Trying to help them lighten up with a little humor usually backfires and makes them feel that you don't take their problems and feelings seriously.
- Understand that teens often don't know what's motivating them. You can help by asking, "How did that make you feel?" or "How did that strategy work for you?"
- Accept that some issues just can't be resolved. It's time to let go and move on.
Hannah Storm: What Works for Me
A recent Family Circle poll* showed that teens want more time with their parents — and for their parents to listen to what's on their mind. If I sense that one of my kids needs to talk, I ask about something she's interested in; once the conversation gets going, I can steer her toward another topic. Knowing it's easier to share when siblings aren't around, I grab some alone time with each child over a quick meal. And when they don't feel like talking, I hang out nearby. When they're ready, I'm there.
* The survey was conducted on behalf of Family Circle by Harris Interactive in the spring of 2006.
8 Talk-Blockers
You can have the best intentions, but if you're sending the wrong signals, kids will clam up, says Michele Borba, EdD, author of 12 Simple Secrets Real Moms Know (Jossey-Bass). Watch out for:
- Body language. Avoid gestures like shrugging your shoulders or leaning back with arms folded, which a kid is likely to read as, "I don't accept you." And don't stand above her — if your teen is sitting or is shorter than you, sit down.
- Facial expressions. Beware the scowl, the raised eyebrows, the rolled eyes, the smirk. They don't like it any more than you do.
- Nonverbal sounds. Skip the heavy sighs and groans. (You probably do it without even realizing!)
- Tone. Are you talking to your teen in the voice you'd use with a friend? Keep it casual and conversational.
- Yelling. If you're not careful, your voice may go up a level. Moms need to use their "indoor" voice, too.
- Talking too much. Bite your tongue — literally if necessary. Count to 10 and give your child plenty of time to formulate his thoughts.
- Sarcasm. Don't try to be funny; hypersensitive kids may feel insulted. Save your sparkling wit for grown-ups.
- Anger. Stay as relaxed as possible, even if you have to say, "I need some time to calm down — let's talk later," and come back when you're cooler.
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010
By George...You'll be missed!
"The passing of George Steinbrenner marks the end of an era in New York City baseball history. George was a larger than life figure and a force in the industry. The rise and success of his teams on the field and in the business marketplace under his leadership are a testament to his skill, drive, and determination.
"All of us at the Mets send our deepest condolences to his wife Joan, his sons Hank and Hal, daughters Jennifer and Jessica, his grandchildren, and everyone at the Yankees organization."
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Iam as big as a met fan as u can think of I bleed blue and orange and hate the yanks but George was the best owner in history cause of his desire to win every year I know he might not be liked for other things he did but all true baseball fans have to respect the fact that he always had 1 goal in mind every year no matter the cost And that was to bring home the hardware every year!!! RIP to a great owner u were one of a kindReplyDelete
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The first ever images from Tim Burton's black and white stop-motion movie are out, and they're already looking like a pair of Burton classics. Take a look at a boy and his reanimated undead dog, based off the short that got Burton canned from Disney when he was just starting out.
Entertainment Weekly has the first look at Burton's new movie, which is basically a reboot of an old short he pitched to the Disney execs back in the 1980s. Strangely enough Disney wasn't into the idea of a young boy trying to bring his beloved pet back from the dead. And fired Burton shortly after.
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Please join us for this occasion. Refreshments will be served.
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Group Test With the launch of Freeview's HD service, there's a slow but steady trickle of products arriving in the shops. Reg Hardware has already looked at a selection of Freeview HD set-top boxes - now it's the turn of TVs with built-in Freeview HD tuners.
If you've recently bought a new television set, then you'll probably be best off choosing a set-top box, or opting for a Freeview HD digital video recorder. But many people have put off buying a new TV because they knew that there would be models arriving that include the DVB-T2 tuner needed to pick up the UK's terrestrial high definition service and wanted a more future-proof set - or wanted HD without having to have a separate box.
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Major stock markets fell on Monday and the euro tumbled from multi-month highs against the dollar and yen as political uncertainty in Spain and Italy revived worries that the steps taken to rein in the euro zone debt crisis could unravel.
The MSCI world equity index .MIWD00000PUS slipped 1.1 percent and was on track for its worst day since November. U.S. shares retreated and the S&P 500 had its worst day of the year, while European stocks posted their lowest close of the year as shares in Spain and Italy fell sharply.
Spanish 10-year bond yields climbed to six-week highs after Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy faced calls to resign over a corruption scandal involving allegations in the media that he received payments from a slush fund. Rajoy denies any wrongdoing.
"The prospect of Rajoy's resignation has roiled the markets," said Boris Schlossberg, managing director of FX strategy at BK Asset Management in New York.
"Any fresh political instability in (the) euro zone's most important periphery economy could undermine the sense of investor confidence and send Spanish yields higher, making it much more difficult for the government to implement its austerity measures."
In Italy, former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, one of the top candidates in this month's general election, is seeing a resurgence in popularity, which threatens the reforms implemented by the outgoing technocrat government.
U.S. stocks fell after a disappointing report on factory orders, retreating from a rally on Friday that drove the S&P 500 to a five-year high and the Dow to close above 14,000 points for the first time since October 2007.
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Spain's IBEX .IBEX fell 3.8 percent, and Italy's FTSE MIB .FTMIB shed 4.5 percent.
Spanish 10-year government bond yields rose as much as 24 basis points on the day to 5.45 percent, their highest level since mid-December, while Italian yields jumped 15 basis points to 4.48 percent.
The euro traded at $1.3515, down 0.9 percent. It had risen to $1.3711 on Friday, a level unseen since late 2011.
But the euro's dip may prove temporary, strategists said, and it could resume its move up if the European Central Bank, which is to hold a policy meeting on Thursday, expresses no concern about the currency's recent gains.
Against the yen, the euro was down 1.6 percent at 124.78 yen, off a 33-month high of 126.96 yen struck last week. The dollar fell 0.4 percent to 92.29 yen.
In commodities trading, Brent oil fell to a low of $115.32 per barrel before recovering slightly to settle at $115.60, down $1.16. Brent had risen for three straight weeks.
U.S. crude dropped $1.60 to settle at $96.17 per barrel after rising for eight consecutive weeks, the longest such winning streak since July-August 2004.
Oil prices had rallied in recent weeks on signs of an improving global economic outlook and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Spot gold rose 0.4 percent to around $1,673 an ounce.
U.S. Treasuries prices rose as higher yields and a pullback in the stock market drew buyers. The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note was up 18/32, the yield at 1.9601 percent.
Overnight, Asian shares climbed to 18-month highs. China added to the optimism about the global economy by reporting on Sunday that its services sector had grown for a fourth straight month in January, although the slim gain signaled that the global recovery under way is a modest one.
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Venezuelan congressional president plans to visit ailing Hugo Chavez in Cuba
CARACAS, Venezuela – The president of Venezuela's congress said he hopes to return to Cuba this week to see President Hugo Chavez, who is receiving additional treatment nearly seven weeks after undergoing cancer surgery.
National Assembly President Diosdado Cabello announced his plans during an interview broadcast Sunday, expressing optimism about Chavez's condition. The president hasn't been seen or spoken publicly since before his Dec. 11 operation, but Cabello said he was encouraged by Chavez's recovery when he last saw him about two weeks ago.
"I hope to go this week, return there to Havana to see the president. And all of us are hoping that, in accordance with the doctors who are treating him, the president can return very soon to Venezuela," Cabello said in the interview on the Venezuelan channel Televen. "We have hope, and really what we saw the last time gives us great optimism."
It was unclear when Cabello planned to make the trip. Other Chavez allies, including Vice President Nicolas Maduro, Oil Minister Rafael Ramirez and Attorney General Cilia Flores, have also visited Havana multiple times during the president's long absence. Despite complaints by opponents, Chavez's inauguration for his new six-year term has been indefinitely postponed.
The government said on Saturday that during the surgery a "malignant lesion" was removed from Chavez's pelvis and that his recovery has been favorable. Information Minister Ernesto Villegas also said that Chavez has begun "systemic medical treatment for the fundamental illness."
Medical experts consulted by The Associated Press said the government's latest account of "systemic medical treatment" could mean various types of chemotherapy or drug treatments, depending on the type of cancer.
Chavez has had tumors repeatedly removed from his pelvic region, and has also undergone prior rounds of chemotherapy and radiation treatment. The 58-year-old president hasn't revealed the type of the cancer or the precise location of the tumors removed.
Dr. George Demetri, a professor at Harvard Medical School and director of the sarcoma center at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, said there are many different drug therapies or forms of chemotherapy that could be applied depending on the type of cancer.
If it were sarcoma, "there are hundreds of different molecularly-defined subtypes of sarcomas, and the specific details of diagnosis drive the personalized choice of best systemic (drug) therapies for any individual," Demetri said in an emailed response to questions.
Demetri, who has no direct knowledge of Chavez's condition, said that for many subtypes of sarcoma, there are new "targeted therapies" that have been approved worldwide. He said they may include different types of oral pills or chemotherapy.
Different types of treatment could be used for other types of cancer occurring in the pelvic region, such as colorectal cancers or prostate cancers, he said.
Dr. Steve Hahn, a professor of radiation oncology at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine, said he thinks given Chavez's treatment regimen and evolution, he could have a low-grade sarcoma.
"It is speculation only, but it sounds very much like the systemic treatment is additional chemotherapy," Hahn said. He said that when a low-grade sarcoma recurs multiple times, typically "the interval between recurrences becomes shorter and shorter with each relapse."
"Systemic therapy typically does not have an impact on the natural progression of the disease," Hahn said.
Venezuela's opposition leaders have demanded more information about Chavez's condition and have questioned why the president hasn't spoken to the country in a single phone call on television, as he did often during previous treatments.
Allies in the president's inner circle who have visited him have brought back signed documents, and Foreign Minister Elias Jaua recently said he had shared jokes and laughed together with Chavez.
Opposition leader Henrique Capriles on Sunday accused the government of deceiving the public about Chavez's state.
"The government is shamelessly lying under your noses," Capriles said in a televised speech to supporters. "Why is a person who can sign letters, a person who can make jokes not able to speak to the country? So, someone is lying shamelessly."
Government officials have countered such criticisms saying they have been providing regular updates and reporting on both the downturns and improvements in Chavez's condition.
Cabello dismissed opponents' charges of undue secrecy surround the president's health.
"In reality, what they would like to hear is that a tragedy has happened to the president," Cabello said in the interview. "That's what they'd like to hear."
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Our polished copper mugs are handcrafted by artisans in Turkey who carry on the ancient traditions of Anatolian metalworking. Each mug is spun and hammered by hand of solid copper, with riveted handles and a tin lining. The design is a classic for serving iced cocktails such as the Moscow Mule (a blend of vodka, ginger beer and lime juice), but they can be used for any iced beverage. The metal helps keep cocktails and other refreshments well-chilled.
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My experience as a disc golf newb
So... I've been playing disc golf seriously for about 3 months now. I think it's a great sport, and I'd like to see it grow. I thought I'd share some insight as a relative outsider with my experience and observations.
I'm sure many people have similar experiences, but it's easy to get friends hooked on disc golf. In just the 3 months I've been playing, I've taken about 15 friends out with me, 10 of which have ended up buying their own discs. My wife has her own, and my 6 year old son even saved up some money to buy himself a Shark recently. It's infectious, and easy to get started. I live in the Austin area, so there are plenty of courses nearby to play in.
I wish there was an easier way to spend time with experienced/skilled players and ask them for pointers and critique. That's one of the things that led me and many others to seek out this site. People here have been very helpful and willing to share videos and critique my own videos and I think that's been helpful.
On the course, my experience with other players has been somewhat mixed. I've met some pretty cool people on some random pickup rounds.
But trying to find some "better" players to rub shoulders with was more difficult. I eventually found a local disc golf club, which I went ahead and joined, but my reception there hasn't been as good as I was hoping. The first mini I played in, other players seemed reluctant to be around me. (one of the guys in my group confided that they probably thought I was a cop)
I was also hoping for a little more "let's help out the new guy" reception, but instead everybody kind of kept to their little groups. At one point on the course, my group and another group (I don't think they were ams, but I'm not sure, we were never introduced!) ended up throwing at the same basket from different tees. It was extremely windy, so when I picked up my putter I held it for about 10 seconds during a big gust cause I didn't want to try to putt into that. I turned to the other group waiting and said apologetically "sorry, I'm gonna wait out this gust" to which the guy in front responded sternly "watch your time".
In conclusion, the percentage of players I've run into seem to be about 25% guys who just want to drink and/or smoke pot, 30% guys who seem to be taking everything a little too seriously and are kind of douchebags, 20% casual players or newbs throwing Grooves on 150' holes, 24% good guys about on my level that seem like good guys I'd enjoy spending an afternoon with, 1% women.
So I guess I'll just keep grinding it out on my own. I'll probably eventually go back and play in one of the local club minis, but honestly I could probably use some more rounds in casual play before I need to go throw my money away at people who don't really care to make me feel welcome anyway.
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Just like anything else in life, there are going to be some douchebags in there somewhere. Don't let that deter you. You will find some cool people to play with eventually. Just keep playing and get good enough to beat those dbags in a tournament! Good luck
I've been playing for a bit over a year now. I think I've experienced the same as you. I have an advantage in that my neighbor introduced me to the game and while he's better than I, he's not so much better that I'm out of my league.
I attended the weekly Triples pretty regularly last season and meet some great people who are really fun to play with and some that were a bit on the douche side.
For the most part I've met some decent guys with a few bad ones sprinkled in. But, the longer I've played my home course (Limona) The more I start recognizing the guys there. So, at this point, after playing steadily over 5 months, I'm at a comfort zone there. However, it's been a slow process. I agree with what you said above. the sport is addictive. My son, and a few other friends are fully involved now. Good luck at your club. I know time, and your continued improving play can help.
Yeah I guess my biggest problem is that I'm actually the best person I know. There are a couple friends I introduced that can mostly hang with me, but I don't have anyone to learn from.
You have summed up pretty much everyone's experiences in most parts of the country! You have to keep showing up, be friendly, ask questions and make friends. Definitely help out on clean up days or at or before tournies to get yourself known more. There are these kind of people in all regions and in all activities/clubs. Your goal should always be to have fun, and learn when you get the opportunity!
I've been playing exactly 9 months today and I've had similar experiences as the OP except I've found the weed smokers to be about 40-45%. For a while I wondered if I was the only one except for some close friends who didn't smoke.
I have not had that many rules nazis but the ones I've encountered are cruising for a bruising so to speak. I'm talking casual rounds here too. If I want to flip my disc instead of using a marker in a casual round I will. I don't care if that's how you play in a tournament. It's a casual round.
I've also found a lot of really good players to not be really good teachers. I've found few guys who have given me good pointers. I can't imagine how bad my game would be right now (not that it's great) if it wasn't for sites like this one and DGR. People online have been extremely helpful.
When I started playing disc golf almost 12 years ago it was great. Everyone on the course was really helpful and accepting. I took a few years of and when I came back I was really disappointed at how much things had changed. I throw better than at least 60% of the people out there so I'm not looking for tips but the general attitude of folks is pretty bad. We're talking no calling four on an errant shot, not waiting for the other players to finish out holes, playing in big groups and not letting smaller groups play through. You name it. Guess that's why people at one of my courses are called the shady folks from shady oaks. Hell, I have friends that live up the hill and won't come down to play cause of this kinda scene. So my solution has been to get to the courses first thing in the morning, enjoy my nice peaceful round with a couple buds and head home un frustrated (unless I threw like crap).
Stick with it and I guarantee you'll find cool people to play with but disc golf is getting popular and with popularity comes douchebagery.
Hang in there. It'll get better. If you're looking for help improving, I'd look for a handicap league in your area. The one in my area is great because it allows you to compete against everyone, not just who's at your same skill level. It's also more casual so you won't have to worry so much about people keeping time on your putts, and people will help you learn the rules (and help you improve) instead of chiding you for not knowing them.
For the record, you will face wind a lot while on the course. Handling it off the tee and during putts is a skill you will have to develop if you want to play competitively on any level unfortunately. Once you learn it, you'll start enjoying it though. It's fun draining putts while others are being blown around all over the course!
FYI...many of the better players usually won't offer you help, because some people get offended by it. Someone told me the other day, that they thought we were kind of *******s because we have our own "pro clique" and keep to ourselves. The reality is that we have been playing together for a long time and become good friends. There is always wave after wave of new guys that we just don't know or play with. Unless the new guys actually approach us and ask for help, we have no idea that they are looking for help, or even know who they are. However, when someone put them self out there, we are always welcoming and helpful. Most guys I know take it as a compliment to be asked for pointers.
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