Outrage over Filner accusations from military assault victims

A CNN report that San Diego Mayor Bob Filner used a women's veterans group "for his own personal agenda" by making unwanted advances to seven or eight women caused a firestorm on social media Wednesday morning with one of the mayor's most prominent former supporters telling him to "resign, then stay in rehab forever."

Many of the women were victims of sexual assault when they were in the military.

According to CNN, Tara Jones, the president of the group, said she's spoken to seven to eight women who had varying encounters with Filner at the women's veteran events, from groping to unwanted requests for dates. "He went to dinners, asked women out to dinners, grabbed breasts, buttocks. The full gamut. Everything that is complete violation of what we stand for," Jones said. "He's a sexual predator. And he used this organization for his own personal agenda."

Beyond the instantly emotional responses you'll find below that the story generated on Twitter, it led to a pointed Facebook discussion about the divide between "human decency" and "asking someone for a date." Click the link in this paragraph to read the entire conversation; the tweets will be here when you return. Or read on for a snapshot.

Sara Kent: ...[T]his story, taken in its entirety, exemplifies how Bob is able to speak eloquently and appropriately in public while hurting women in private.

David McCullough: Sara - asking someone for a date is not abuse.

Marco Gonzalez: I disagree. Asking out an extremely vulnerable woman, when you know her to be so and when you are in a position of overwhelming power, is absolutely a form of predatory abuse. That you don't immediately grasp that, David, is telling of your utterly blind faith and allegiance.

David McCullough: Marco - so we shun victims of abuse - like they do in certain countries. Maybe even arrest them for sex outside of marriage - like in Saudi. ? Marco - have you ever hugged someone in your professional life? Did you ask permission before hand or did you commit assault?

Marco Gonzalez: David, you've made my point for me. ... No David, I think it's disgusting that an elected official (and his supporters) would not recognize this as an abuse of power, a lack of decorum, and a violation of the community standards we expect of decent human beings.

David McCullough: So you are saying rape victims should be shunned - never asked out on a date.

Outrage builds with latest Filner accusations

Filner headlock? Filner dance? We now have the Filner voice mail. Reaction was swift to the report that Filner's newest accusers were military veterans and victims of sexual assault. The former mayor of Encinitas even chimed in. The jokes piled up, too. Political points were made. And this point. People used phrases like "go for the jugular" to talk about the mayor. Journalists weighed in. On the heels of former journalists. And all around the country, people spoke up. In Los Angeles... Montana... Pennsylvania... And New York.

Source: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/aug/07/bob-filner-veteran-sexual-assault-victims-reaction/

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Anti-Executable 5.0

A traditional signature-based antivirus utility checks files against a database of malware signatures. Behavior-based monitors detect malware by looking for signs of malicious activity. Anti-Executable 5.0 ($45, direct) takes a much simpler approach. Any program that's not on the list of permitted applications just can't run, period. Version 5.0 streamlines the user experience a bit, but it still has a few quirks.

Think of your antivirus utility as the doorman at a fancy nightclub. Bitdefender Antivirus Plus (2014) includes traditional signature-based detection; that's like a doorman with a list of undesirables who are banned from the club. The behavior-based SONAR detection built into Norton AntiVirus (2013) is like a doorman who sizes up the crowd and only lets in well-behaved patrons. As for Anti-Executable, it's the guy who just growls, "You're not on the list!"

In addition to the Standard edition reviewed here, Faronics offers a version specifically tuned for use on servers. There's also a centrally managed version designed for Enterprises. But at the core of all three is the same "default deny" technology.

Getting Started
The download package for Anti-Executable includes the PDF-based documentation, and you'd do well to read it before proceeding with installation. That way you'll know why you're being prompted to define an Administrator User password and a Trusted User password, and what it means if you check the "Include DLL files when creating control list" box.

The install process has changed since the last edition. Previously, you could choose whether or not to have Anti-Executable scan your system and add files to the whitelist. Opting out of that initial scan left you with a blank whitelist, meaning every program would be blocked. Sensibly, the current version always runs an initial scan.

Anti-Executable does assume that your system is malware-free. Its initial scan whitelists absolutely every program it finds, without considering whether it's malware or not. For best protection, you'll want to pre-scan the system with a free, tough cleanup tool like Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.70, Comodo Cleaning Essentials 6, or Norton Power Eraser.

As for including DLLs in the scan, doing so will help protect against threats like malicious Browser Helper Objects that don't run from an .EXE file. You can also set it to monitor Java JAR files. In theory, increasing the types of files tracked might affect performance, but I didn't notice any difference.

Execution Control List
The previous edition's separate whitelist and blacklist are now merged into a single Execution Control List. As noted, by default Anti-Executable whitelists every file it finds in a scan. You can go through the list and set it to block specific programs if necessary. Not sure about a file? From the list you can launch a Google search, or look it up in the Faronics Identifile database.

Note that if you check the box to include DLL files, you'll need to update the list. Otherwise launching an authorized executable could trigger dozens of alerts for not-yet-authorized DLLs used by that executable. Just click the Add button, select all relevant drives, and re-run the scan. You can also scan any particular folder and allow or block all found items in that folder, or in that folder and its subfolders.

There's an option to mark any executable on the list as Trusted. That means it's permitted to launch other executable files that aren't whitelisted. This seems a bit dangerous to me; I'd think twice before checking the Trusted box.

You can also whitelist files by publisher; just click Show Publishers and run a scan. Faronics sensibly removed the ability block publishers, since any program not explicitly allowed won't run. This edition also gives you granular control over publisher-based whitelisting. Most often, you'll whitelist all files signed by the specified publisher. Now, though, you can also whitelist based on the product name, the filename, and even the specific file versions. I'm not seeing the value of control at this level of detail; perhaps it's more significant in Enterprise settings.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ziffdavis/pcmag/~3/9q1soIZYppo/0,2817,2422344,00.asp

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Chinese scalpers booking up all Genius Bar appointments & selling online

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Beijing Morning News?reports that local ticket scalpers have found a new way to make money on Apple: booking up all available Genius Bar appointments and then offering them for sale online.

Ticket scalpers usually make their money by buying large quantities of event tickets as soon as they go on sale then illegally selling them for more than face value once the event is sold out. With Genius Bar appointments, they don?t even need to fork out cash in the first place: they just use a bunch of email addresses to make the appointments then advertise them online.

Appointments sell for 10- yuan ($1.60-6.40) in a country where the average monthly salary is equivalent to $580.?A?Beijing Morning News reporter found there were no appointments available on the Apple site for iPhone, iPad or iPod. They contacted one of the advertisers asking for an appointment the next day and were offered a choice of two local stores and two time slots. The reporter was sent login details for the booking by instant messenger, and was then able to access the booking on the Apple site to change the details to their own.

The reporter contacted Apple for comment, but had not received a reply at the time of writing.

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Stefano Domenicali wants Ferrari to understand tyres better ? Formula 1 news

Stefano Domenicali believes that Ferrari need to understand the new Pirelli tyres in a better way in order to continue fighting for victories with consistency.

The team boss claimed, ?For sure we have lost the gap that we had. Race pace was very strong but in these conditions here (in Hungary) we have seen that we are not where we want to be on both softs and mediums. We must understand, if this is the case, how to react from here.?

He went onto say, ?Of course a lot depends on the compounds chosen for the races towards the end of the season. It is something we need to analyse carefully and it seems that Mercedes has solved the issues they were suffering with massively during the race in these conditions, that's for sure.?

At the start of the season, it appeared that the championship battle will be between Lotus, Red Bull and Ferrari, as these teams understood the tyres better than their rivals and appeared to be quite quick, in terms of race pace.

However, things started changing with the passage of time, as Mercedes improved to a great extent and started challenging for podiums with consistency. Earlier, their drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg were only able to cause problems for others during the qualifiers, but they started to get better in terms of race pace too.

This allowed the latter of the two to claim a couple of wins for his team, but a change in Pirelli tyres meant that Mercedes were once again in an uncertain situation. However, Hamilton proved that there were no major issues for the team, as he stormed to a victory in Hungary, where the conditions were not ideal for the Silver Arrows.

This has put Ferrari into a difficult situation now, as they have got to deal with another team now. They were hopeful of being aggressive this season, but have come under immense pressure now, as they do not have the speed to win races.

The second half of the season will be extremely important now and the Italian squad will have to understand the tyres better in order to make a strong comeback in the title fight.

Source: http://blogs.bettor.com/Stefano-Domenicali-wants-Ferrari-to-understand-tyres-better-Formula-1-news-a217910

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LeBron James' Label as Most Popular NBA Player Justified by Recent Championships

Miami Heat superstar LeBron James was voted as the NBA's most popular player in ESPN's latest poll, as reported by the network's Darren Rovell.

It makes sense that respect and likability have both risen for the game's best player after he took home MVP accolades in both of the past two regular seasons and NBA Finals.

Now that the self-proclaimed "King" has two rings to his name, his popularity increase is suitable.

James has justified his greatness by taking his game to another level in the past two campaigns, which has resulted in the Heat winning back-to-back Larry O'Brien Trophies. He beat out Los Angeles Lakers all-time great Kobe Bryant in the poll by a nose, receiving 12.9 percent of the vote while Bryant garnered 12.5.

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At the mere age of 28, there is plenty of time for the still-healthy James to add to his accolades in his prime.

Initially when James made the infamous appearance on a TV special known as The Decision, and stated he would take his talents from the Cleveland Cavaliers to South Beach, many were outraged.

As Rovell notes, the 2008-09 season was the last time James was polled as the Association's most popular player. It was also his last in Cleveland, where his percentage of popularity was at 15.6. That number dipped to 10.2 and 9.4 in the past two polls.

Criticism over James' lackluster playoff performances plagued the end of his tenure with the Cavs, and the poignancy didn't decrease after a disappointing showing in the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks.

The Heat lost that series in James' inaugural campaign in Miami, but now the perception of James has taken a complete 180.

There are no doubts as to whether Dwyane Wade or James is the best player on the Heat. It's James' team now, despite Wade's perpetual presence with the organization that drafted him in 2003.

A noticeable adjustment James made was his efficiency and three-point shooting. He posted career highs in field goal percentage (.565), three-point percentage (.402), rebounds (eight per game) and had his second-best assist numbers with an average of 7.3 dimes per contest.

With all the money James has and his incredible physical gifts and talents, he could have rested on his laurels, coasted for several more years and put off figuring out how to win championships for later in his career.

But that isn't what champions do, and it isn't what James did. His evolution as a basketball player is nearly impossible for NBA fans not to appreciate regardless of their perception of him, and it's reflected in the level of popularity James is currently experiencing.

Nike's PR director Heidi Burgett captured the scene of James' recent visit to China:

Who is your favorite NBA player?

Who is your favorite NBA player?

• LeBron James

• Kobe Bryant

• Kevin Durant

• Derrick Rose

• Dwyane Wade

• Other?comment below

Total votes: 2,714

James has always desired to build his brand on a global scale. While it may have detracted from his attention on the court as the early phase of his career progressed, the glamor has certainly seemed to take a backseat.

At the forefront for James now are the blood, sweat and tears toward the single accomplishment that earns the highest praise from fans.

Winning.

The best basketball player on the planet has learned to do just that with his second NBA team, and observers have adjusted accordingly.

Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1718717-lebron-james-label-as-most-popular-nba-player-justified-by-recent-championships

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The stat geek ? Numbers, streaks around the Indians, baseball

36 ? Per Elias, entering Saturday?s game, Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus has a 36-game hit streak against the Indians. That?s now the longest streak against the franchise since Ken Griffey Jr. hit safely in 35 straight games.

6-1 ? After Ryan Raburn?s three-run, walk-off home run on Friday night, the Indians are tied with the Kansas City Royals for the MLB?s best record in extra-inning games at 6-1.

2 HR in 2 ? Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth this week became the second player with back-to-back multi-home run games after the Indians? Ryan Raburn did it April 29-30.

0 top gems ? As of the middle of this past week, the Indians were in the top-10 of ESPN?s Web Gems count with 20 but were one of only two teams without a No. 1 gem, saved for the best play of the night. The St. Louis Cardinals haven?t come in at No. 1, either. The Royals and Baltimore Orioles led the league in total Web Gems with 28 and 27, respectively.

42,000 ? New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia has now thrown more than 42,000 pitches since 2001, the most in all of baseball.

7 R in 3 ? Sabathia also allowed seven runs in three consecutive starts for the first time over those 42,000 pitches.

1-for-23 ? Yankees reliever David Robertson has a knack for getting out of a jam. Since 2011, opponents are 1-for-23 with the bases loaded against him.

0-6 ? Yankees first baseman Lyle Overbay didn?t have the best games against Boston last week. He went 0-6 and grounded into two double plays. The last person to make eight outs in six at-bats? Mark Teixeria, against Boston last October.

None in 27 ? Entering Saturday?s games, the Yankees haven?t had a home run from a right-handed batter in 27 games. That?s the longest streak since 1972.

No power ? And since June 27, the Yankees have hit the fewest home runs (eight) while allowing the second-most (31).

6 K?s snapped ? Detroit Tigers starter Max Scherzer only struck out five batters in his last start against the Chicago White Sox, snapping a streak of 19 consecutive starts of striking out at least six. It was the longest streak of that kind to start a season since Pedro Martinez (29) and Randy Johnson (23) in 2000.

0-to-a lot ? After San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum threw a no-hitter last week, he was hit pretty hard in his next start, surrendering eight runs on nine hits to the Cincinnati Reds. He?s just the sixth pitcher to give up eight or more runs after a no-hitter since 1900. Philip Humber of the White Sox did it last season.

102.1 ? Mark Ellis of the Los Angeles Dodgers singled off of the Reds? Aroldis Chapman on a pitch that traveled 102.1 mph. It?s the fastest pitch resulting in a hit in five seasons.

? Ryan Lewis

Source: http://www.ohio.com/sports/indians/the-stat-geek-numbers-streaks-around-the-indians-baseball-1.416449?localLinksEnabled=false

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Jay Z, Madonna and Timberlake Are NOT Joining Boycott Against Florida

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Source: variety.com --- Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Representatives for Madonna, Jay Z, Justin Timberlake and several other stars have strongly denied reports suggesting the musicians were joining Stevie Wonder in his boycott of the state of Florida following the George Zimmerman verdict. According to a list that surfaced on music blog American Urban Radio Networks, the 63-year-old singer enlisted several star performers,... Read more ? ...

Source: http://variety.com/2013/music/news/jay-z-madonna-and-timberlake-are-not-joining-boycott-against-florida-1200567299/

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