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A system and method are described supporting secure implementations of 3DES and other strong cryptographic algorithms. A secure key block having control, key, and hash fields safely stores or transmits keys in insecure or hostile environments. The control field provides attribute information such as the manner of using a key, the algorithm to be implemented, the mode of use, and the exportability of the key. A hash algorithm is applied across the key and control for generating a hash field that cryptographically ties the control and key fields together. Improved security is provided because tampering with any portion of the key block results in an invalid key block. The work factor associated with any manner of attack is sufficient to maintain a high level of security consistent with the large keys and strong cryptographic algorithms supported.
1. A method for encapsulating and controlling at least one clear key in a secure key block, comprising:
generating, by a cryptographic system, an encrypted key field by applying an encryption algorithm to the at least one clear key;
appending, by the cryptographic system, a control field to the encrypted key field, wherein the control field contains attributes of the at least one clear key;
applying, by the cryptographic system, a hash algorithm across a concatenation of the control field, the encrypted key field, and a first variant of a key-encrypting key to create a hash field that ties the control field to the at least one clear key; and
appending, by the cryptographic system, the hash field to the control field and the encrypted key field in the secure key block, wherein tampering with the secure key block is to render the hash field in the secure key block unequal to a computed hash field computed at a device receiving the secure key block, based on a concatenation of the control field, the encrypted key field, and the first variant of the key-encrypting key.
2. The method of
obtaining the key-encrypting key,
generating a second variant of the key-encrypting key through application of a variant offset value, and
using the second variant of the first key-encrypting key as an encryption key for encrypting the at least one clear key.
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9. A cryptographic system, comprising:
a computer system; and
a security module coupled to the computer system and configured to:
generate an encrypted key field by applying an encryption algorithm to at least one clear key;
append a control field to the encrypted key field, wherein the control field contains attributes of the at least one clear key;
apply a hash algorithm across a concatenation of the control field, the encrypted key field, and a first variant of a key-encrypting key to create a hash field that ties the control field to the at least one clear key;
append the hash field to the control field and the encrypted key field in a secure key block; and
send the secure key block to the computer system for validating the secure key block at the computer system.
10. The cryptographic system of
obtaining the key-encrypting key,
generating a second variant of the key-encrypting key through application of a variant offset value, and
using the second variant of the key-encrypting key as an encryption key for encrypting the at least one clear key.
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13. A method for encapsulating and controlling at least one clear key in a secure key block, comprising:
applying, by a cryptographic system, a hash algorithm across a concatenation of a control field, the at least one clear key, an encrypted version of the at least one clear key, and a particular variant of a key-encrypting key to create a hash field that ties the control field to the at least one clear key;
generating, by the cryptographic system, an encrypted field by applying an encryption algorithm to the at least one clear key;
appending, by the cryptographic system, a control field in a secure key block to the encrypted field, wherein the control field contains attributes of the at least one clear key; and
transmitting the secure key block to a receiving device for validating the secure key block at the receiving device.
14. The method of
obtaining the key-encrypting key,
generating another variant of the key-encrypting key through application of a variant offset value, and
using the another variant of the key-encrypting key as an encryption key for generating the encrypted field.
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This is a divisional of U.S. Ser. No. 10/187,404, filed Jun. 28, 2002, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,660,421, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
The present invention relates to the field of cryptographic processing. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system for implementing a key block for secure storage, transmission and control of cryptographic keys.
The Data Encryption Standard (DES) has been used for several decades, but it is currently near the end of its useful life. Shown in
With the useful life of DES near an end, triple DES (3DES) is seen as the choice for the near term future. The documents FIPS 46-3 and FIPS 81 describe 3DES and DES and are herein incorporated by reference for all purposes. With an understanding of DES, 3DES can readily be understood as the multiple application of various single DES algorithms as shown in
Today's secure financial network environment is unique in that it is at a transition point where single DES systems are phasing out and being replaced by 3DES implementations and eventually other algorithms. One such new algorithm is the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) which has been accepted as a standard and will be introduced into the market in coming years. The document FIPS 197 describes AES and is herein incorporated by reference for all purposes.
The phasing out of single DES is being done because it has been demonstrated that an exhaustive search of the 256 DES key space can be done in about 22 hours or less. The key space for 3DES is at least 2112, which is 256 times larger than the single DES key search. Thus, one who implements 3DES should expect to get 3DES security as well as 3DES functionality. Furthermore, one who implements 3DES should expect no less than a 2112 exhaustive search in order to uncover the 3DES keys. Namely, security of the 3DES keys, KL and KR, should be commensurate with the security of 3 DES encryption and should, likewise, have a work factor of no less than 2112.
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In implementing 3DES systems, however, current schemes for encrypting keys outside of security boundary 314 do not produce the required level of security for the keys. For example, the ANSI X9.24 standard, herein incorporated by reference for all purposes, recommends implementing 3DES key encryption in electronic code book (ECB) mode. See ANSI X9.17 standard and ANSI X9.71 standard, incorporated herein by reference for all purposes, for examples of other key blocks. This, however, increases the work factor by only 2 to an exhaustive search work factor of 2�256=257. This is far less than the required 2112 work factor for implementations of 3DES.
Specifically, in implementing the ECB mode for 3DES, the MFK is used in a 3DES algorithm thus providing a 2112 work factor. The MEK is used to individually encrypt the two keys, KL and KR, for a 3DES implementation. Detrimentally, the individually encrypted keys are then stored, many times side-by-side, in a database. Thus, although an adversary cannot attack the MFK algorithm directly as it has a 2112 work factor, an adversary can attack the individually stored keys. It has been shown that an adversary could determine each of KL and KR with a work factor of 256, thus the combined work factor is only 257, an unacceptable level of security for 3DES. A white paper by Hopkins et. al, entitled "A Secure Keyblock for Storage. Transmission, and Control of Cryprogrophic Keys in a High Performance Server Environment," herein incorporated by reference for all purposes, provides several examples of how improper implementation of 3DES can be attacked. Table 1, below, summaries the susceptibility of various modes when used to protect key blocks as indicated by their work factor,
It is apparent from the table that all prior art DES modes have some susceptibility to manipulation and modification by an adversary. This suggests, the integrity of the ciphertext key must be better maintained.
Thus, there exists a need for a key protection system and method that can support a cryptographic algorithm such as 3DES without compromising the algorithm's associated work factor. Furthermore, it is desirable that those that implement cryptographic systems and their service providers have a clear and common understanding of the basic design and implementation objective of a secure cryptographic system. In implementing such a system and method, a method assuring the integrity of all keys used in the system should be adopted.
In an embodiment of the present invention, a system and method are described that avoid pitfalls of prior art implementations of 3DES by implementing a novel secure key block. In particular, the present invention provides certain structures that prevent key information encrypted under 3DES or other high work fact cryptographic algorithm from being manipulated by an adversary. An embodiment provides for the secure encryption of 3DES keys outside of a security boundary. Another embodiment provides for three distinct, but associated, fields for use in a cryptographic system: a control field, an encrypted key field, and a message authentication code (MAC) field. The control field provides key control attribute information such as the manner of using a key, the algorithm to be implemented with the key, the mode of use of the key, and the exportability of the key. Other key control attributes can include a flag indicating whether padding of the key field has been implemented. Yet other key control attributes can include information on handling keys in a special manner.
In an embodiment, the encrypted key field is generated by applying 3DES encryption on the clear key parts using a first variant of the MFK. It should be noted, however, that key field encryption in the present invention can be implemented using other high work factor encryption algorithms such as the advanced encryption stand rd (AES). Upon generation of the encrypted key field and the control field, a MAC algorithm such as a DES MAC is applied for generating a MAC field using a second variant of the MFK. Advantageously, the MAC field cryptographically binds the control and key fields together. Thus, all the fields are cryptographically tied. In an embodiment of the invention, improved security is provided because tampering of any portion of the key block results in detection of unusable data. Moreover, the work factor associated with any manner of attack provides a work factor that maintains the highest level of security.
In an embodiment, after retrieval or transmission of the secure key block must be validated and decrypted before use. Validation is performed by generating a computed MAC across the received control field and the received encrypted key field. By using the same MAC algorithm with the same MFK and the same inputs, the computed MAC field will match the received MAC field if the secure key block is tamper-free. Thus, the integrity of the secure key block is validated. Conversely, if an adversary has tampered with the secure key block or if errors have occurred in receiving the secure key block, the computed MAC field will not match the received MAC field and the secure key block is not validated. Where the secure key block is validated, decryption of the encrypted key field can proceed to reveal the clear keys. Moreover, attributes identified within the control field can be used to properly determine permitted uses of the clear keys. Further validation can be performed by checking that any requested operation is consistent with the control attributes.
In other embodiments of the present invention, the integrity of secure key blocks and their contents is assured through application of keyed hash functions. In these embodiments, a hash field is computed wherein it is computationally infeasible to find two distinct inputs that produce the same hash field. In this manner, the hash functions provide strong and unique binding of the various fields of secure key blocks. These embodiments may provide a computational advantage when a hash function is less computationally intensive than a block cipher such as 3DES.
An advantage of the invention is that keys cannot be modified or manipulated in any unauthorized manner without detection. Furthermore, the secrecy of all private keys is assured such that an adversary cannot access any clear text form of any private keys and is further prevented from any means of manipulating ciphertext keys. A further advantage of the present invention is that a key used to protect another key provides equal or greater cryptographic strength as the key being protected.
The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.
The present invention provides a secure key block that can be used in conjunction with, among other things, the storage of keys outside of a secure boundary. A key block is a data structure used to store or exchange cryptographic keys within hostile environments. In an embodiment, a key block is a block of data that contains an encrypted key and other information used to control and validate the encrypted key. The present invention describes a secure key block that includes a control field, an encrypted key field and an Message Authentication Code (MAC) field wherein the these fields are implemented and associated cryptographically to prevent tampering of any part of the key block.
An embodiment of the present invention is shown in
In various embodiments of the invention, the length of the key is hidden from an adversary. This is accomplished in several ways. In an embodiment, one key control attribute is used to describe the manner of storing the key, but not the length. For example, a key can have no padding, meaning that the length of the clear key is equal to the length of the encrypted key. Alternatively, a key can be padded. Appropriate padding schemes include PKCS 5 and SHA-1 padding. It is important to note that a padding indicator in the control field, will not weaken the security of the keys. An indicator in the clear improves efficiency when padding is not used. For example, in RSA, public, key cryptography, the length of the keys is public such that there is no need to pad to hide the length. Similarly, the minimum length of an AES key is long enough that there is no need to hide the use of short keys. Importantly, it may not be acceptable to arbitrarily pad without an indicator. For example, assume a 16 byte encrypted value has a decrypted value 0x01 as its final byte. While such byte could be a byte of PKCS 5 padding, it may also be the final byte of an actual key. Some cryptographic algorithms may allow for efficient identification of padding, however, others may not. Thus, an embodiment of the invention uses a padding indicator.
In an embodiment of the invention, encrypted key field 404 is three parts 410, 412, and 414 as shown in
As further provided by the invention. MAC field 406 (
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With regard to the CBC MAC algorithm described above, it is important to note that there are a number of variations. The draft version of ISO 9797-1, herein incorporated by reference for all purposes, provides 6 variations of CBC MAC, each of which can be used with three different padding schemes. The ISO 9797-1 includes "standard" CBC MAC and ANSI retail MAC, which uses single DES for the MAC, but triple DES on the last block. It also includes a variation with 2DES on the first and last block with single DES on the middle block. But analysis has shown that these variations are significantly weaker against key search attacks. ANSI retail MAC can be broken with a work factor of 257 and approximately 232 MACs of known data. The 2DES based algorithm can be broken with similar effort. If clear keys are MACed, it would be difficult, but not impossible, for an attacker to get 232 known keys. It is unlikely that an attacker would choose to focus this much effort on the key block, but since, an attack is possible, it is desirable to avoid the weakness.
Upon consideration of the various MAC implementations, it has been observed that "regular" CRC MAC with 3DES as the inner block cipher provides true 2112 work factor security. While this algorithm may require more processing, it is not vulnerable to a key search attack. In an embodiment of the invention, the MAC is applied across the plaintext key. In such an embodiment, it is more difficult for an attacker to get known MACed values. Because the 3DES algorithm is not vulnerable to such attack, there is not a great advantage to applying MAC over the plaintext. Thus, in yet another embodiment of the invention, the MAC is applied across ciphertext without a significant loss in security. It should be noted that an advantage of applying the MAC algorithm to the ciphertext is the interoperability of key block of the present invention with prior art systems. In operation, a device that has not implemented the key block of the present invention can become compatible with the present invention by straightforwardly appending a clear control field to their already generated encrypted key field and applying a CBC MAC algorithm to the result. The clear control field would provide all the necessary information for handling the encrypted key field; and, the MAC field would assure that no part of the key block has been modified.
One of skill in the art will understand that other embodiments are possible without deviating from the teaching of the present invention. For example, where MFK keys are described, key encryption keys (KEKs) can also be used. Moreover, where 3DES has been described, other block ciphers such as AES are also appropriate.
Having addressed the general structure of the key block of the present invention and its use, the various fields of the key block will now be described with more detail. Addressing first the control field, an embodiment of the invention more particularly uses a clear control field. By clear control field it is meant that it is in the clear. In other words, the control field is not encrypted. As seen in many non-cryptographic applications, a control field can contain much information. In implementing the present invention, certain needs and concerns of cryptographic systems are addressed through the control field.
Among other things, the control field of the present invention provides for the communication of key control attributes. Key control attributes are a set of parameters that may include, for example, the algorithm for which a key may be used, the usage of the key, the mode of use of the key, the exportability of the key, and key ownership. Other items of information that can be included in the control field are special handling information and other information that may be needed for handling and processing the key. These are just some examples. More will be discussed including motivation for their implementation.
Key control attributes must exist if a cryptographic system is to maintain even a minimal level of logical security. Logical security is generally an attack against the system architecture and does not involve a direct physical assault against the cryptographic system. The simple existence of key control attributes, however, is a necessary but not sufficient condition for maintaining the integrity of the security architecture. To maintain logical security in a cryptographic system, the attributes of a key must be cryptographically linked to the key at the time the key is generated and must accompany the key during its cryptographic lifetime without tampering. It is, therefore, necessary that the attributes be bound in a secure manner continuously during the following stages: key generation, key storage, key distribution, key usage, and key archiving. Implementations binding attributes to keys that meet all of these objectives may vary in different embodiments of the invention, but it is necessary that such techniques will include forms and combinations of encryption, keyed hashes, MACing or digital signatures.
At the time of key generation, key control attributes are specified. The key control attributes can include, but are not limited to cryptographic algorithms, key usage, and key expiration. Cryptographic algorithms are aplenty and include DES, 3DES, RSA, and DH, for example. Key usage can involve data encryption, password encryption, password verification, digital signature and envelopes, and MAC generation or verification. Key expiration can involve the date and time that a key expires. The present invention, through the use of the control field allows for the identification of these various attributes as necessary.
After a key is created it can be either used within the facility in which it is created or it may be exported to another facility. When used within a secure hardware facility according to an embodiment of the invention, the facility is able to check the key control attributes and determine whether using the key is allowed in a requested function. If a single DES algorithm is requested and the key block is presented, then the facility is able to examine the key control attributes to determine whether the key is allowed for that use within the function. For example, suppose an adversary presents a key for use in a single DES operation. Further suppose this 56-bit key is actually one of two keys intended for use in a triple DES algorithm. The cryptographic system of the present invention is able to examine the key control attributes and determine that the key enclosed in the key block in use is a 3DES key and must not be applied in a weak single DES algorithm. This kind of checking and the ability of the system to exclude a single DES key provides an improved system by protecting the security of all 3DES keys in the cryptographic system. The manner of use of a key can further be controlled by the key control attributes in an embodiment of the invention. For example, the key control attributes allow for the distinction between data encryption keys and password encryption keys (e.g., data encryption and password encryption tasks must be kept separate).
In key distribution, several scenarios are possible that are improved in the cryptographic system of the present invention implementing the disclosed key block. Consider the two scenarios (1) where a key can be sent from a cryptographic facility that is encrypted under a symmetric key exchange key and (2) where a key can also be received that is encrypted under a symmetric key exchange key. Under these scenarios, the key control attributes of the present invention provide important advantages. Even though these keys were not generated within the cryptographic system of the present invention, the controls that are appropriate for these keys must be transmitted with the key. The security of the key control attributes attached to these keys is as strong as if the keys were generated within the receiving facility. Although an adversary may not know a cryptographic key, it is possible that an adversary will try to manipulate the key control attributes in a key block to misuse the key, however, through implementation of the present invention, an adversary cannot attack the key block without invalidating it.
Another scenario occurs when a symmetric key is transmitted while encrypted under a public key. Furthermore, a symmetric key may be received encrypted under a public key. These scenarios are more sensitive and are handled differently in the present invention. This stems from the fact that the adversary knows the public key (i.e., encryption key). This is different than the scenarios previously described in that, here, the adversary knows the key encryption key. The adversary can therefore generate an unlimited number of valid digital envelopes. Any key received in this fashion must not be stored among keys already stored, such as in a key database. In the present invention, keys received in this fashion are restricted for use only as session keys and used only to process data within that session and never stored in the database. These keys are prevented from being used to establish another session with a different user. This requirement can be relaxed for a known sender (e.g. users authenticated through digital signatures). The key control attributes, of the present invention also provide for this flexibility through the identification of a trusted sender.
An implemented security policy may dictate that clear text working keys or key exchange keys must not be imported or exported. For example, uncontrolled import of clear keys will generally allow wholesale attacks against all other keys in the system. In some sense, the import of a clear key is more insidious than the ability to export clear keys. The impact of exporting a clear key is obvious. Importing a symmetric key encrypted under a public key (e.g., a digital envelope) without the additional control of a signature or MAC key is no more secure than importing a cleat key. The key control attributes of the present invention provide for the proper handling of clear text and key exchange keys through their identification and, in turn, proper handling.
Security personnel must have cryptographic control over the importing or exporting of clear keys. This may be accomplished in several ways. A general description is that an import/export key is identified and loaded as part of the secure hardware facility initialization process. This import/export key is contained within the facility. Security personnel control a copy of this key. The key may be contained in a separate offline hardware facility. Moreover, the key can be under the control of two or more security personnel. A straightforward way to implement this key control is to provide separate key parts to more than one security person. Keys may then be imported/exported only when encrypted under this export key. In this situation, the key control attributes, through the use of the MAC field as described above, are strongly cryptographically coupled to the key at the time it is created. Thus, the adversary is not able to manipulate the attributes. The adversary, therefore, cannot associate a fixed set of attributes with any key either than the original key associated with the specific attributes. The cryptographic system of the present invention is, therefore, able to examine these attributes to determine whether the key qualifies for use in the requested function. Importantly, manipulation of any attributes renders the entire key block invalid through the strong cryptographic coupling of the key control attributes in the control field to the key field through the use of the MAC field as described above.
In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a control field is implemented as eight bytes (i.e., bytes 0-7) that identify key control attributes. As implemented the byte definitions are shown in the table of
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Regarding the exportability byte 4 as shown in the table of
The attributes of the special handling byte 6 shown in the table of
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Turning now to the key field, recall that in an embodiment, the key field is divided into three equal parts that can accommodate one, two, or three DES keys. Further recall that where one or two DES keys are implemented, padding is also implemented. The encryption scheme is a triple DES algorithm as shown in
Where padding is necessary, an embodiment uses PKCS 5 where it sets the padding number to the number of padding bytes. For example, where 4 bytes of padding are necessary, the value of each of those bytes will be 0x04. Distinctly from PKCS 5, the present embodiment does not determine the maximum length of the padding from the block size. In this manner, the present embodiment is able to pad several block lengths to disguise vulnerable keys. In the embodiment being described, the minimum padded size for various symmetric algorithms may be different. For DES, RC2, and RC4, a minimum of 48 hex is required. For AES, a minimum of 32 hex is required.
With regard to the MAC algorithm, the present embodiment implements a CBC MAC using EDE (i.e., encrypt-decrypt-encrypt) mode 3DES as the block cipher. In an embodiment using KEK, the key is XORed with offset "MMMMMMMM." Moreover, as previously described, the MAC is across the encrypted key block including the control field. In the present embodiment if the key block is not a multiple of eight bytes, it is padded at the end with zeros before applying the MAC algorithm. In this embodiment of the invention, the MAC field is 8 bytes long 16 hexadecimal characters).
The present invention provides several advantages with regard to the control and management of cryptographic keys cached or stored in a server environment. Many advantages are described relative to security, efficiency, ease of use, and acceptance in legacy environments, flexibility and extensibility. For example, the present invention:
Thus, the present invention provides a high work factor and further removes any attack mechanism an adversary may contemplate. Thus, in the present invention, keys used to protect another key provide equal or greater in strength than the key being protected. Moreover, the key block of the present invention is compact while providing much functionality. Thus, the processing of the key block of the present invention can be achieved in a fast and efficient manner.
Advantageously, the key block of the present invention in using a control Field, a key field, and a MAC field, applies known and understood elements. By aligning key control attributes at byte boundaries, attributes are represented by printable constants (e.g., ASCII characters) with a direct relation to an attribute. Moreover, the key block of the present invention supports FIPS 140-1 level 4 compliance in a secure hardware facility. Furthermore, the key block of the present invention is expandable to allow the addition of new types of key properties in the future as well as new algorithms, key lengths, and uses. In fact, the key block of the present invention is flexible enough to allow different cryptographic protection mechanisms. For example, the present invention allows for the straightforward migration from 3DES to AES.
In the embodiments of the invention described above, the integrity of the key block was assured through application of a MAC algorithm, however, in other embodiments of the invention shown in
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Yet another key block 1500 according to the present invention is shown in
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In yet another embodiment of the invention, variants of the master file key (MFK) are generated by using the control field to create a variant of the master file key (e.g., MFK.C). For example, a variant can be created by applying an XOR function to the MFK and control field (C) to generate MFK.C. In applying this concept to key block 1500 of
An important application of the present invention is the secure exchange (transmission and receipt) of keys with other systems and cryptographic devices over a network. Secure key exchanges are enabled by key exchange keys (KEKs). Each particular KEK is a secret shared only by a particular pair of systems. Each holder of a KEK must protect it within a security module, or protect it within a secure key block when it resides outside the security module in local storage, for example. Since the number of KEKs in use may be very large, they are often protected and stored in local storage in the same mariner as other keys.
A method for securely translating a secure key block from local storage into a secure key block for external transmission under a key exchange key is illustrated in
A method for securely translating a secure key block received under a key exchange key into a secure key block for local storage is illustrated in
While various embodiments and advantages of the present invention have been described, it will be recognized that a number of variations will be readily apparent. For example, in using the term master file key (MFK), one of skill in the art understands its broad definition. Thus, the present teachings may be widely applied consistent with the foregoing disclosure and the claims which follow.
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*Another one of the great Nightclubs in Acapulco
*There was a great dancing area, good music, nice atmosphere, classy nightly club and drinks were great!
*Cost to get in wasn't cheap, about $50 per person, but I thought it was worth it because this place ROCKS!!!...and you're on Vacation anyways
*Drinks were American nightclub prices, no Mexican Discounts here!
*Bathrooms were very nice and an attendand was there to hand you towels
*Try some of the specialty drinks!
*Located on the southern bay of Acapulco
Dress Code: *Can't were shorts and slacks are usually required although I saw a couple of people in the club wearing nice jeans with a classy top
*No Sandals
I paid $230 pesos for enterance and unlimited free drinks. The atmosphere and decor is amazing. The club's dancefloor overlooks the ocean and has a capacity of 3000 people!!! They also had these guys come out with silver metalic body paint and this head gear...you had to see it was great. Mix of locals and tourist, cool place to hang out.
It's a club like any other of Acapulco, but it has huge windows that allow you to see the city of Acapulco by night as you dance.
I think it's expensive, like US$ 35,00 in March of 2005, but I heard it's the best club in Acapulco.
Beautiful view of the bay, great shows with dancers and fireworks as the night pushes on into early morning. Music mix and sound system kept you moving.
People were mostly kids from Mexico City who drove down for the weekend. They tended to stay in tight groups and didn't mingle that much. Seemed a little strange to me but the tasty Sangrias kept me from worrying about it. :)
Dress Code: Women are dressed upscale, in club dresses and heels. Guys tend to be more casual, saw alot of jeans with untucked dress shirts and dress shoes.
This place has an incredible view of the bay! The DJ plays awesome music on an impressive, high quality sound system. They have dance performers putting on a show throughout the entire night. Your cover includes an open bar. Most people arrive at midnight and leave at dawn. When in Mexico, be brave and ask the bartender for a cucaracha. While walking around the city, promoters walking around with flyers will give you passes for a discount on the cover.
Dress Code: Upscale trendy/chic
The Palladium and Enigma appear to be two of the top night clubs in town. Admission prices seem to vary night to night, you can pay 280 pesos to get into the Palladium but the ladies pay just 50 pesos (this was on Ladies Night). This price includes all the drinks you have. I must say though we thought the drinks were watered down.
There are loads and loads of bars along the main road (Costera Miguel Aleman) which are open all night - drinks generally were priced at around 25 to 30 pesos.
This is like the best night club in Acapulco for so many reasons, just to mention some of them:
The sight seein is the best you can see all Acapulco coast.
The biggest nightclub.
The coolest lights and sound system
Fireworks in the outside
The best music
The best people
Open Bar (international)
Dress Code: Casual....Skirts, pants, jeans,tops, nikkis...
Palladium-it sits high up in the cliffs and has a glass wall that overlooks the entire lagoon and city. At 6am every night, there is a fireworks display. It's enormous. Enigma-right down the street from palladium. It is a small club, but really nice. both these clubs have go-go dancers
Dress Code: DRESS TO IMPRESS
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Gwen Olsen was a successful pharmaceutical sales rep for 15 years, and now she is on a new mission to stop the over-medication of children. Gwen shares a deeply personal story which led her to change her point of view about prescription drugs.
This is an important story, because many people just don't realize how dangerous some of these drug cocktails are. There may be cases where medications are needed, but certainly young kids don't need to be on six or seven separate pills.
From my experience as a nutritionist and my personal story, I can say that in many cases changing the diet will make a huge impact on brain function. Even if a doctor determines meds are needed, they rarely mentions that HFCS, dyes, sugar, gluten, and other food additives are linked to behavioral problems.
As Gwen states, some of these children are given the equivalent of a chemical straight jacket, and I believe it's time for this madness to stop! Gwen's book is called Confessions of an Rx Pusher.
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Dear Gwen, Thank you for coming forward as you have...about a year ago I was given an anti-depressant (I can't remember the name of it at the moment, but will send it to you at a later date) on holiday now so not home. I was on this drug for only 4 days...I became paranoid, and began experiencing muscle twitches in my left shoulder...I took myself off the drug, but the twitching or creepy crawly feeling continued for many months. I decided to do more research on what might be a more natural solution to my depression, and found that if I took 1000 mg of vitamin D3 twice daily, as well as Complex B vitamins,I was fine. I will NEVER ask for or take another anti-depressant....the only side affect from the D3 is that I'm more balanced and happier. Please keep educating people. I am soooo sorry for the loss of your beautiful niece...that was a terrible tragedy. God bless you as you continue to fight for right. I will be looking for your book as soon as possible. Sincerely, Susanne
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Hi Susanne, Just so you know, Gwen isn't directly connected to this post. I was inspired by her story, and I'm on a mission to educate people about their health/diet/meds etc. I felt it was important that as many people hear Gwen's story as possible. Perhaps you can contact her through her website. I'm sure she'd love to hear from you. Shoshanna
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1 small pumpkin, about 3 pounds, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, about 7 cups
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Coarse sea salt or kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced, about 3 cups
1 thinly sliced celery rib, about 1/2 cup
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 fresh sage leaves, sliced into thin ribbons
4 1/2 cups chicken broth, low-sodium, if canned
1 bay leaf
12 slices baguette, cut 1/4- inch thick and lightly toasted
2 cups grated Gruyere cheese, about 1/2 pound, or substitute a combination of Gruyere and Parmesan, if desired
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place the pumpkin on a rimed baking sheet, dot with 1 tablespoon of the butter and season well with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing a few times, until the pumpkin pieces are caramelized and beginning to soften, 15 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a heavy pot, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until they are soft, sweet and evenly golden, about 25 minutes.
Season the onions with salt and pepper. Add the celery, garlic and sage and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the pumpkin, broth and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Remove the bay leaf. Cool and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, if desired. Reheat before continuing with the rest of the recipe.
To serve, preheat the broiler. Ladle soup into ovenproof crocks and place them on a baking sheet (you may need to broil the bowls two at a time so they are exposed to equal and direct heat). Float 2 toasts in each bowl of soup and top each with 1/3 cup of the grated cheese. Broil until browned and bubbly.
Makes 6 servings.
Source: Recipe by famed chef Alfred Portale is adapted from Chef Interrupted by Melissa Clark (Clarkson Potter, $32.50).
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups shredded fresh pumpkin
1 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
Sift the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt together.
In a separate bowl, mix the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs and vanilla. Combine both mixtures and fold in the shredded pumpkin and pumpkin seeds. Once the ingredients are all incorporated, pour into a nonstick 9-by-5 by 3-inch loaf pan. If your pan is not nonstick, coat it with butter and flour.
Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. At this point a knife inserted into the middle of the loaf should come out clean. Cool for 15 minutes and turn out onto a cooling rack. Cool completely. For muffins temperature should also be 325 degrees , but bake for 30 minutes.
Source: Celebrity cook Alton Brown, foodnetwork.com
Baking time: 30 to 35 minutes plus 10 minutes to pre-bake the crust
For the crust:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
For the filling:
1 1/2 cups canned unsweetened pumpkin (a little less than 15-ounce can)
1 cup nonfat evaporated milk
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts
1/3 cup shredded coconut (optional)
Confectioners' sugar for dusting
Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
To make the crust, beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl. Stir in the flours, oats and salt. When thoroughly combined and crumbly, remove about 3/4 cup and set aside for the topping. Scrape the crumbs into a 10-by-14 inch jellyroll pan, press flat with the palms of your hands and bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly golden on the edges. Remove from oven and cool slightly on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, to make the filling, combine the pumpkin, milk, sugar, eggs, orange zest, cinnamon, vanilla, ginger, salt, allspice and nutmeg in the same large bowl used for the crust. Spread the filling on the cooled crust. Mix the reserved crumbs with the walnuts and coconut, if desired, and sprinkle on top.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until lightly browned on the edges. Cool on a wire rack and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Cut in squares, large or small, depending on use.
Makes 35 small or 20 large bars.
Source: Pumpkin: A Super Food for all 12 Months of the Year by DeeDee Stovel (Storey, $12.95).
For the cake:
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup canola oil
4 large eggs
1 3/4 cups cooked and mashed pumpkin or winter squash or canned pumpkin puree
For the cream cheese frosting
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 to 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9- by 13-inch baking pan with butter and dust with flour.
To make the cake, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a small bowl. Mix well.
In large bowl or mixer, combine the sugar and oil and beat until light. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the pumpkin. Add the flour mixture and beat just until thoroughly blended. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top springs back when lightly touched. Cool completely on rack.
To make the frosting, beat together the cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Add 2 cups of the sugar and beat until smooth. If the frosting is too thin, add the additional one half cup sugar and beat until smooth. Spread evenly over the cooled cake.
Serves 12.
Source: The Garden-Fresh Vegetable Cookbook by Andrea Chesman (Storey, $24.95)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds lamb stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon salt
1 large onion, thinly sliced, about 2 cups
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds fresh pumpkin, seeds and fibers removed, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, about 4 cups
2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup peeled celery root, cut into 1/4-inch dice
5 cups chicken broth
1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes with juice
5 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
1 whole Cinderella pumpkin, 7 to 8 pounds
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Combine the lamb with the coriander, cumin and cardamom in a small bowl. Add 1/2 the seasoned lamb to the pot in a single layer. Cook the meat and spices for about 4 minutes until the lamb is lightly browned and remove to a plate. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Repeat with the remaining lamb.
Add the onion to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, until wilted, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Add the pumpkin, carrots and celery root, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until softened.
Return the lamb to the pot with the broth, tomatoes, cloves and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil and simmer, partially covered, for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the lamb is tender. Add the apricots for the last half hour.
Meanwhile, heat the oven to 350 degrees.
Wash the whole pumpkin well, cut off the top, scoop out the seeds and fibers with a large metal spoon. Rub inside and outside lightly with oil and place pumpkin and top on a jellyroll pan.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes, removing the top after 30 minutes. Remove the pumpkin when it can be pierced with a fork, but isn't collapsing, because it has to hold the stew.
Place the pumpkin on a large serving plate and fill with the hot stew. Serve hot and sprinkle each serving with cilantro.
Makes 8servings.
Source: Pumpkin: A Super Food for all 12 Months of the Year by DeeDee Stovel (Storey, $12.95).


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June 6th, 2010
Thread: Gallery update not workingby Fantasio
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even Avatar change isn´t possible since a few...
even Avatar change isn´t possible since a few month now, deleting older pieces is possible, but updating with new ones, gives the same error than everyone else has mentioned before...
I even had...
October 24th, 2009
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SketchBook: great update, i especially like the portrait...
great update, i especially like the portrait sketches(post 189)
On some full body drawings i´d say some proportions are not quite right, but for a rough sketch its not crucial, try to get better...
October 24th, 2009
SketchBook: Ok, long time no update... Then here we go with...
Ok, long time no update...
Then here we go with a project I had this year: two books that will be released simultanously. A german edition of the book from Susan Prince about the Story of Elfling....
January 3rd, 2008
SketchBook: thank you, i will do so later ...
thank you, i will do so later ...
January 3rd, 2008
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SketchBook: drawing from memory is a very good thing for...
drawing from memory is a very good thing for training, you did a good job here on the anatomy!
when i was 12 or so, i went to musicstores, was impressed by those "iron maiden" covers and such, when...
January 3rd, 2008
Thread: not safe for work #99577by Fantasio
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SketchBook: cool stuff here! indeed studies are very...
cool stuff here!
indeed studies are very important, i must have over a hundred papers around with that kind of things, well most of them 10 years old, but it works, when i now start a creation, it...
January 3rd, 2008
SketchBook: Fantasio´s Scrapbook
Hi there,
my name is Oliver Wetter, and i´m a freelance artist from Germany.
i´m glad to have found this place to show my scraps and sketches,
i hope you like what you see, comments and critique...
January 3rd, 2008
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SketchBook: great stuff here, perfect anatomy blend into...
great stuff here, perfect anatomy blend into anime-style!
January 3rd, 2008
Thread: a humble sketchbook - NOV 12 updateby Fantasio
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SketchBook: great style and stuff! even if the start of the...
great style and stuff!
even if the start of the thread lets me not think of a sketchbook, but your "sketchy" -style makes it for a good turn then;-)
keep it up!
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There has been talk of doing Ryback vs. The Undertaker at WrestleMania 29 with a Streak vs. Streak build. We've noted before that the CM Punk and Ryback interactions are just teasers. Apparently they're not looking to do anything solid between Punk and Ryback until November or December.
Speaking of The Undertaker, with recent WrestleMania discussions happening, there are some people speculating that Taker may not even perform at WrestleMania 29, meaning last year may have been his last WrestleMania match. While nothing is 100% yet, the feeling among most is that he will return.


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Scientists have developed a simple, rapid blood test to determine the malaria parasite's resistance to artemisinin, currently the most effective drug available to treat the mosquito-borne infection.
Unfortunately, the drug is becoming less effective. But researchers are hoping the test will eventually help patients with drug-resistant malaria.
More than 200 million people are infected with malaria each year, with a death toll as high as 1.2 million. Most of the infections occur in sub-Saharan Africa.
While artemisinin-containing drugs are currently the most effective weapon in the fight against malaria, the parasite that causes it is beginning to develop resistance.
Rick Fairhurst, a clinical investigator with the U.S. National Institutes of Health in Maryland, says most malaria patients used to be cured with three doses of artemisinin taken over a three-day period.
"And now what we are seeing is that patients, like for example in Pursat where I work, we have about 60 percent of people [that] still have parasites at 72 hours, which suggests that these parasites could persist in the patient, which results in them not being cured," said Fairhurst.
Pursat province is an area in western Cambodia.
Fairhurst, along with a team of Cambodian and French researchers, developed a rapid blood test that measures how quickly the malaria parasites in blood samples were killed or weakened by the active ingredient in artemisinin.
The parasites' survival was measured 72 hours after exposure to the artemisinin. If the parasite was still active at that point, the researchers determined that it was unlikely to respond to the drug.
Researchers confirmed the finding in patients infected with malaria. Parasites in blood samples taken from people with drug-resistant infections had only a tepid response to artemisinin.
Such a test could help public health officials identify pockets of drug resistance and map its spread.
Fairhurst says the blood test could also be used to follow individuals treated with artemisinin.
"And if eventually we find if parasites are at a certain level of resistance in the laboratory, they have a certain probability of coming back in the patient, we can then say, 'Okay, this person is not likely to [be cured of their infection],' and we can come on top with a second drug," he said.
Fairhurst says there are a couple of newer, more expensive anti-malarial agents that could be used but which experts fear could also eventually become ineffective against the parasite.
An article on the rapid blood test for artemisinin-resistant malaria is published in the journal The Lancet Infectious Diseases.


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Despite the inherited dangers that came with the winter storm that blanketed the Tri-State under a sheet of ice earlier in the week, such as hazardous driving conditions and power outages for several hundred people in the area (almost all of which has been restored as of this post), Old Man Winter's icy footprint can also be quite pretty in its own weird sort of way.
Another winter storm has come and gone (this is like our fourth, right?), and left Evansville under a nice sheet of ice and snow which always makes driving difficult. But was it as bad as predicted?
Just when you thought things were going to warm up... Mother Nature does a 180. Prepare for a nasty winter storm tonight. Sleet, ice and snow are all forecasted.
The past month and a half has treated the Evansville area to some of the coldest weather on record, but it could be worse, and you probably remember that it was.
Barring another nasty cold snap, or unforeseen circumstance, the Icemen and the Walleye will meet inside the Ford Center on Wednesday, January 29th to make up the game postponed on January 7th due to the extremely cold weather.
The Evansville area has been in the icy grips of the coldest temperatures we've experienced 20 years over the past few days, but relief is in sight with the forecast calling for mid-to-upper 40's by the weekend. Before we say "so long, and don't let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya" to these below freezing wind chills, I wanted to have a little fun and see just how cold it is.
Keeping yourself warm during extremely cold temperatures is important, but making sure your vehicle gets its proper amount of warm up time is important too.
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So, I am a very picky guy when it comes to rattles, but I am about to lose my mind. I LOVE my 13' Ram Sport CC other than the rattles! They are seriously about to make me trade for a Ford! I had two rattles fixed last month, now I have 3 more! The dealer found one today, the LED lenses in the headrest console rattle loudly when you hit bumps. This apparently is common since the console is on back order due to this problem.
The problem is that there is still one behind the radio that they "couldn't hear" which is funny cuz I heard it when I drove off the lot. Then the headliner makes noise that sounds like it sticks to a piece of tape, then unsticks. Does it constantly and drives me nuts.
Then the dealer gave me a loaner that was disgusting inside, which pissed me off too. I did complain about it.
Finally, after working on the headliner I had 3 dirty fingerprints from the mechanic on my tan headliner.
What a day, can't wait to take it back in 2-3 weeks for the new part. Maybe they can find the rest of the rattles then!
My new 2013 has a rattle like a dime in a tin-cup.Its the cheap metal latch they used on the fold down console.My 2012 was rattle free after 40k. I don't understand why they used that cheap stamped metal latch handle on the 2013. Ram is a cheap company when it comes to coachwork. Love the engine and drive train.
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Small Time
R| 1 hr. 35 min.
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A young man (Devon Bostick) decides to skip college and join his father (Christopher Meloni) as a used-car salesman.
Cast: Christopher Meloni , Bridget Moynahan , Dean Norris , Xander Berkeley , Devon Bostick , Amaury Nolasco , Garcelle Beauvais , Ken Davitian
Director: Joel Surnow
Genres: Drama
Distributor: Freestyle Releasing LLC


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An indelibly funny and touching comedy with a real sting in its tail. The laughs leave scars. show more
Good chemistry between the lead actors and nice supporting performances help Friends With Kids survive a formulaic story and just-OK filmmaking. show more
Friends With Kids takes a fresh and funny look at a familiar subject, with enough buoyant romance to satisfy audiences drawn to starry-eyed love stories and hopeful endings. show more
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Absolutely witty film with a superb cast. The script is very real; even Megan Fox comes off as true to life, and well suited for the character she plays. Some people might find the themes to be condescending and offensive, but in the end the message rings clear and it actually makes for a very refreshing film. This is definitely a film for movie lovers as it offers a less traditional script.
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NOT FOR TRADITIONALISTS...AMEN! [I DON\'T BELIEVE I\'M SAYING THIS but 4 stars...because the actors carried this movie as if it was their own.] It does drag but then it takes off and keeps going for the most part...but then you must know this rhythm and pattern is just about how a real life relationship like this would go. Adam Scott & Jennifer Westfeldt seemed modern and real. [Scott reminded me of Tom Cruise: his factial features and sound, and size.] But what would traditionalists have to complain about in this movie: the couple took the ball and ran with it but in the end they came together like a true conservative team, never to folly again. I WENT TO SEE THE MOVIE TO SEE MODERN IDEAS about marriage: I\'m looking for them. And this movie certainly had a good dose of it: splitting the work and the care 50/50 and then trying to separate out their personal-private lives for ANOTHER LIFE as parents but then when Jennifer\'s character mentioned FAMILY...with tears; well, there wasn\'t a dry eye in the theater where I went except for the six young guys sitting in a group who likely feel that they have to at least forty,forty-five to ask a twenty year old to marry them and be faithful. Well, the youthful, attractive 40-yr.old women where I live are looking at Mr. Solid + well-funded-50-55-60 year-old man and they are planning on having a lot of affordable romance with a pinch of sex. They only have ONE problem with Mr. Gray-At-The-Temple: he doesn\'t want kids and their bio-clock is winding down. They are educated and already well-funded but they need a Mister for romance and manliness to complete their PERFECT LIFE syndrome. Americans are switching things around a lot, feeling free and seeking happiness--the traditional rules don\'t always fit modern Americans desires, dreams and wishes for happiness. So, let\'s have make-us sex...that\'s what I said: make-us-a-baby sex and be parents together but let\'s forget that marriage stuff because it is way too serious and since we are already the best of friends and know everything about each other until we feel like connected as twins...let\'s not mess that up by trying to marry it together to live happily ever-after. Carrie said something like to Big in SEX \'N THE CITY: ^We were doing fine until we decided to live happily ever after.^ So, young Americans are trying to find new ways to have marriage in their designer lives; new ways to think about being married; they have lots of options and ideas, and that DIVISION OF LABOR has always, but always been high on the list. --MO


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