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For many systems administrators, the task of system security is very daunting and time consuming. I discovered early in my career that even though my work as a systems administrator never seemed to end, I could not neglect the responsibility of system monitoring and security. I started with some of the freeware options, such as Portsentry from Psionic:
and Saint from World Wide Digital Security:
and Sys Admin magazine March 2001:
I really like both of these tools, however, I wanted to have more control and flexibility with my system security and notification.
As I sifted through my never-ending supply of logs each day, I thought there must be a better way. I then realized that I was going about this task all wrong. I was neglecting my own knowledge, skill, and expertise in favor of other programs.
Through experience, I found out that when a system is cracked most crackers follow a certain modus operandi. They usually change binaries so their presence and activities are undetected. I also found out that specific files are altered and hidden directories can and usually are created.
I decided to go about the protection and detection of my system in the following ways. Nonetheless, I realize that, much like someone who wishes to enter a building, there is only so much you can do to prevent a cracker from entering your system. If the perpetrator wants on your system bad enough, they will get in. I implemented a four-tier warning program created from simple UNIX commands and anchored by Portsentry.
Tier One
I wanted to be alerted if anyone scanned my inet services or, in other words, to be alerted if someone was "checking the doors" for security holes. As most administrators do, I implemented TCP Wrappers, with a twist. I added the following to my /etc/hosts/deny:
echo -e "\n\
TCP Wrappers\: Connection Refused\n\
By\: $(uname -n)\n\
Process\: %d (pid %p)\n\
Host\: %c\n\
Date\: $(date)\n\
" /bin/mail -s "From tcpd@$(uname -n). %u@%h -> %d."
This script will generate an immediate notification to an account of your choice, preferably on a different system. Here's a detailed explanation of how the script works:
• ALL: — ALL means to deny every and any IP address unless over ruled by the /etc/hosts.allow file.
• spawn — Spawn or create the actual notification.
• echo -e "\n\ — Starts the notification with a new line and then create a heading of "Connection Refused".
• By — Uses the command uname to identify the system.
• Process — Will identify which process your system is being probed for or by (ftp, portmap, etc.).
• Host — Tries to detect the host the intrusion originates from.
• Date — The date of the attempt and the last line simply emails an account of your choice the notification in the proper format. An example follows:
TCP Wrappers: Connection Refused
By: workstation1.somewhere.com
Process: portmap (pid 321)
Host: xxx.xx.xx.xx
Date: Wed Dec 13 04:51:22 IST 2006
This script provided me with instant notification of any attempts on my system and also a log of this attempt should I need it in the future. When administering a large number of systems or a system that is probed continually, it's wise to set up an account on a system specifically for handling security issues.
Tier Two
I also wanted to track changes in specific files and binaries using md5cksum or cksum as a fingerprint. You will want to run the script the first time on a system that has never been on a network or that you know has never been tampered with:
/usr/bin/md5sum /etc/passwd > /root/ck_sum.txt
/usr/bin/md5sum /etc/services >> /root/ck_sum.txt
/usr/bin/md5sum /bin/ps >> /root/ck_sum.txt
/usr/bin/md5sum /bin/netstat >> /root/ck_sum.txt
/usr/bin/md5sum /bin/ls >> /root/ck_sum.txt
/usr/bin/md5sum /usr/bin/top >> /root/ck_sum.txt
/usr/bin/md5sum /etc/inetd.conf >> /root/ck_sum.txt
/usr/bin/md5sum /usr/bin/md5sum >> /root/ck_sum.txt
/usr/bin/md5sum /bin/rpm >> /root/ck_sum.txt
/usr/bin/md5sum /bin/ck_sum.scp >> root/ck_sum.txt
echo "Report from someworkstation" > /root/ck_sum.out
/usr/bin/diff /root/ck_sum.txt /root/ck_sum.org >>
mail -s "check sum from someworkstation" firstname.lastname@example.com
< /root/ck_sum.out
The script starts by running md5sum on what I consider my important binaries and files, including the script itself. The output looks like this;
849813023732aef68bb4df674d628f2f /etc/passwd
63a1913bc0d1d39927b40628d6a98ecd /etc/services
6d16efee5baecce7a6db7d1e1a088813 /bin/ps
b7dda3abd9a1429b23fd8687ad3dd551 /bin/netstat
f482ae701e46005a358a01c139f1ae74 /bin/ls
6afa152b929c0ab6ddd0a321254f139f /usr/bin/top
3509dee17211e59dec058e30a50c79e3 /etc/inetd.conf
908162ab85e1e3668a235e223aad7d0e /usr/bin/md5sum
eb3fc42223173db0888cee7aec96f413 /bin/rpm
146fc45ab3af038bf592b271556b7cd5 /bin/ck_sum.scp
The first time I run the script, I save the file as ck_sum.org (for original) and save it on another system, just in case.
The line echo "Report from someworkstation" > /root/ck_sum.out starts the log with a nice heading. I then use the basic UNIX command diff to compare the ck_sum.org to the file I just created, ck_sum.out. I again mail the log to a system used for log checking. If nothing has been altered, the file should only contain:
"Report from someworkstation"
Remember that any administration on the system may cause changes in the files your are checking. For instance, when I add a user, my /etc/passwd file changes. I will then need to recreate ck_sum.scp by re-running my script.
Tier Three
I also wanted to track changes in all files. I realize most of the systems I administer have a relatively small number of users. However, I run this even on the systems that have many users and just omit the home or user directories. I call this script file_check, because I use the script for just that purpose. I again implement basic UNIX commands, this time focusing on the find command (man find).
I actually have two different scripts: the first checks for changes daily, and the second checks weekly. However, you can use any time frame that fits your needs. Here is the script for checking files that were altered in a 24-hour period followed by the breakdown of the script:
#Script to find changes in files on the system
#Omitting the /proc dir
find / -mtime -1 -exec ls -ld {} \; grep -v /proc >
/tmp/1days 2>/dev/null &
# find starting at the root dir "/"
# -mtime is the time the file was last modified
# -1 is the time less than one day of modified time
# -exec ls -ld, execute listing of files in long format and
# also list directories but not content.
# {}
# grep -v /proc omits the /proc dir
# > /tmp/1days pipes the output to this file
# >/dev/null pipes any errors to /dev/null
To use the script for a time period other than a single day, simply change the "-1" to whatever time period you wish. For example, here is my command when I look for changes that have happened in the last week:
find / -mtime -7 -exec ls -ld {} \; grep -v /proc >
/tmp/1days 2>/dev/null &
I use cron to schedule the run time of the script and to email the files to me. Then I check for any files I do not think should have changed in the last day.
In tier three, I also start checking the logs without examining each log individually. I use a script called log-checker, which uses the UNIX command grep, or egrep if you prefer to query logs for keywords (man grep or man egrep). The entire script is only five lines long:
grep refused /var/log/secure > /root/secure.txt
/usr/bin/last >> /root/secure.txt
grep auth /var/log/messages >> /root/secure.txt
mail email@example.com < /root/secure.txt
I simply grep for keywords such as "refused", "auth", and "connection" in my logs, dumping the output into a file called secure.txt:
/bin/grep refused /var/log/secure > secure.txt
/bin/grep auth /var/log/messages >> secure.txt
/bin/grep connection /var/log/messages >> secure.txt
I also add /usr/bin/last >> secure.txt for good measure to see who has been on the system since the last log. Finally, I have the log emailed to myself, mail firstname.lastname@example.com <>
Tier Four
In the fourth tier, I installed Portsentry to anchor my entire security logging methodology. I edited portsentry_config.h by uncommenting the line starting with WRAPPER_HOSTS_DENY, and adding the path to the hosts.deny file to enable the use of the program with TCP Wrappers.
Although I like programs like Portsentry, Saint, etc., I appreciate that with a few simple UNIX commands, I can keep a eye on my systems and have several tiers of protection.


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The Old Pirate and the Sea is a mission in The Simpsons: Hit & Run and is the seventh & final mission on Level 3, where the player has to destroy a black sedan and rescue Bart. Completing this mission unlocks Level 4.
Tasks Edit
To start of the mission speak to the sea captain. Then you need to get in your car and destroy the Black Limo (The driver of the limo was Eddie). Once you've done that return back to "Captain McAllister's Chum 'n' Stuff" and talk to the Sea Captain. He will tell you that he seen Bart on the big ship. After that you will need to get back in your car and drive to the top of the Ship. When you finally get up, Bart should be there, waiting for you. Talk to him to end Level 3.
Tips Edit
- Make sure to use a strong car when destroying the Limo.
The song used in the mission is shared with Office Spaced, Flaming Tires and the Level 7 wager race.
Captain McCallister: Arr, thanks for delivering me catch of the day. Now, I can tell ye, I saw yer brother.
Lisa: Really?! That's great.
Captain McCallister: Aye, he was in a long, black limo and... ahoy, there she drove!
(Lisa destroys the black limousine without Bart inside it and goes back to McCallister)
Lisa: Oh god, I destroyed the limo, and killed Bart!
Captain McCallister: (laughs) no murder ye be, he wasn't in the limo. He got out, and he boarded that ship.
Lisa: Can you take me there?
Captain McCallister: N'arr, I hate the sea.
(Lisa goes aboard the C-Spanker and finally finds Bart)
Lisa: Bart, I found you!
Bart: (instinct dialect) Cola... (indistinct dialect) Sedans... (indistinct dialect) Cola... (indistinct dialect) Sedans... (indistinct dialect) What? (indstinct dialect)
Lisa: Bart, Bart, snap out of it! Oh, I've gotta wake him up. Bart, how old are you?
Bart: (more indistinct dialect)
Lisa: What's your favorite catch phrase?!
Bart: Kiss my grits! (more indistinct dialect)
Lisa: It's no use, his brain is even more broken than usual. All I could do is take you home...and get you a diaper.
Trivia Edit
- If you decide to attack Bart, he will still talk properly via his preset dialogue for whenever he gets hit.
Gallery Edit
|Level 3 Missions
|Nerd Race Queen • Clueless • Bonfire of the Manatees • Operation Hellfish • Slithery Sleuthing • Fishy Deals • The Old Pirate and the Sea • Princi-Pal


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3lw 3 little women – christmas party كلمات اغاني
(feat. treach of naughty by nature)
[verse 1:]
won't you get up? it's a party
what you waitin on?
what you came here for?
why you sittin there for?
playing that role?
actin unsure?
what all that for?
it's christmas, it's a holiday
time for shopping, spend that money
we gon' party cause i know you wanna dance
hey, get off the wall
get on the floor
and get to steppin
hey, kill all the talk
get on the floor
and get to steppin
[verse 2:]
won't you get up out that corner
throw ya hands up
get yo man's and them up
hurry up before the dj quit
spinning that-
playing that-
hot stuff can't get enough
so don't stop
til you get enough
get on the floor
it's that time of year again
[repeat hook (2x)]
[treach's rap]
[vamp out]


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Auto industry drives up BASF profits
Feb. 25 - The world's largest chemicals company by sales predicts operating profit will edge higher this year on growing demand from auto makers and consumer goods companies. As Hayley Platt reports BASF's quarterly earnings exceeded expectations.
BASF is the world's largest chemicals company. And growing demand for its goods - particularly catalytic converters - have helped boost fourth quarter profits by 18 percent. The automotive industry is the group's most important market, worth almost 10 billion euros world-wide. North America in particular has been a profit powerhouse for the company says CEO Kurt Bock. SOUNDBITE: Kurt Bock, CEO BASF, saying (English): "Not only because we have shale gas which is a much cheaper fuel but also because we have improved our operations and we continue to see good growth in those industries which are important to BASF, namely automotive and construction and both industries will continue to grow in 2014." Despite achieving its goals, the German firm said the market environment remains challenging. Japan proved a 'big headache' in 2013 because of currency devaluations which hit sales and earnings. And BASF says that's likely to continue this year too. It also confirmed that it won't be reviving its share buy back programme like rivals Dow Chemicals and DuPont. SOUNDBITE: Kurt Bock, CEO BASF, saying (English): "Currently we have a heavy investment programme underway. We increased CAPEX in 2013 it will be about the same level in 2014 and our foremost goal is to continue to grow BASF organically in a profitable way and for achieving that we need those investments." The group plans to invest in a new plant and equipment. It says it already pays a handsome dividend and that leaves little money left in the pot for buy backs.


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|Cook Time
|30-35 minutes
- 4 10 oz russet potatoes scrubbed
- 1/2 lb Fresh Asparagus Trimmed
- 1 1/2 Cups Diced Smoked Ham about 6 oz
- 1/2 cup Light Sour Cream
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Shredded divided
- 1/2 cup Fresh Green Onions Chopped / divided
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Instructions: 1. Pierce potatoes all over with a fork. Microwave on medium power 20 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork, turning after 10 minutes. 2.Meanwhile, cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces. Cook in boiling water to cover 2 minutes or until just tender. Drain well. 3. Split potatoes, and let cool slightly. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1 inch shell, and place potato pulp in a large bowl. 4. Add asparagus, ham, sour cream,1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup green onions, and the pepper to potato pulp, stirring and mashing until well blended. Fill Potato shells evenly with mixture, and sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. 5. Microwave on high power 2 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted and potatoes are thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with remaining green onions. *Recipe is prepared by registered dietitians from St. Vincent's Health System. Nutrition (per serving) 400 calories; 11g total fat; 6 g saturated fat; 21 g protein; 56 g carbohydrate; 6 g fiber; 890 mg sodium.
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Sunday, 8 July 2012
weekly wrap-up : instagrams
8 comments:
- AnonymousSunday, July 08, 2012
Looks fun! The mountains are gorgeous :)ReplyDelete
Erin @ writedreamrunsing.blogspot.com/Replies
why thanks! although it is a bit of a trek for us to make it to the mountains, we definitely live in a beautiful country :)Delete
- AnonymousSunday, July 08, 2012
This is darling! I can't wait to get out to Kananaskis this coming weekend! You just made me twice as excited!ReplyDelete
I hope you have a lovely weekend in Kananaskis! I LOVE it there, it never disappointsDelete
I'm from down in the U.S. and I've, sadly, only been to Canada once in my life, but wow! Those mountain shots are incredible!! My hubby and I have got to visit Canada sometime soon.ReplyDeleteReplies
yes, yes you do!! =) the Rockies are absolutely wonderful!Delete
Looks like you guys had a great week (other than the fire :S ).ReplyDelete
I absolutely love your fedoras! I am for sure going to make a couple for myself. I bought a bunch of feathers that were on sale at Michaels this week :) I think buttons would be cute too!Replies
ooooh, feathers with buttons would be adorable!Delete


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Went there last week! as usual we're out on a date, and i actually looking for something in Bangsar, that's why we were in bangsar!
However i didnt buy that thing that i wanted, YET! But we gotta try this restaurant which we've heard about, so many times!
Wonder, ke? Ok la... when we reached the restaurant that time, we've already starving, so tak sempat nak belek menu lama2, both of us wanted the same thing, degil betul dua2 tak nak tukar...! Takpe! ;p
We both ordered this nasi lemak 2.0
With telur rebus, sambal petai (awesome!), japanese style fried chicken, papadom, ikan bilis & kacang!
Actually i'm quite satisfied! Sebab ada petai maybe! :p
Nasi lemak 2.0S
that something something like maggi!
And when i jeling2 meja2 sebelah, macam wowww! Macam2 ada! :p
from what i saw in the menu, ada fried rice, various spaghettis, nasi lemak 2.0s (with crab somemore!) etc...
And from what i saw in others table, ada something like maggi, n i want their burger now! ;(
I put our picture to proof we were actually there! haha!
The place is quite crowded, maybe because we went there during lunch hour!
the table is somewhat warung style, and there's also private tables! :) Fun place to chill lah! :)
Anyway, go try the foods and the environment here! and have fun!


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Amid the gray warehouses, graffiti-covered freeway overpasses and railroad tracks along the Los Angeles River in Boyle Heights, a tiny patch of green thrives.
It's off a narrow street lined with warehouses. The first sign of something strange and wondrous is a set of steps, neatly carved out of a bare slope. At the top of the stairs, a chain-link fence with a "CLOSED FOR CLEANING" sign marks the entrance to the domain of "Bamboo Charlie."
The gate opens onto a grove of green bamboo. Beyond is an expanse of earth sculpted into terraces and winding pathways. A multitude of action figures, dolls, toy cars, plush animals and religious statuettes are arrayed across this landscape, arranged in scenes or planted along the borders of dirt paths, like runway lights.
"God bless this lousy apartment," says a sign posted along a curved, earthen staircase.
You've entered the world of Charles Ray Walker, a 59-year-old homeless man who has turned this patch of ground into an unlikely exhibition of his tastes, quirks, obsessions and comic observations.


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I'm sure the majority of who are reading this right now are aware I've spent my entire career (since I was 16 actually) in the movie/movie theater business. Shoveling popcorn and cleaning up those leftover Goobers and Diet Coke of yours was my very first job. That turned into theater management, which turned into corporate marketing, which turned into three years in Los Angeles. Then a return to corporate marketing, which turned into unemployment when we were sold. But that's not the point. I still LOVE going to the movies and the business itself, in fact I kind of enjoy it even more now that it's not my job. I hope it forever remains one of my favorite escapes.
Of the award contenders I've seen, I loved Captain Phillips, Wolf of Wall Street and Dallas Buyers Club. Wolf of Wall Street is the most bizarre, offensive, vulgar, yet amazing, cocaine and hooker-fueled trip through 80s wall street you can imagine. It's shockingly fabulous. I've also seen American Hustle. I'm going to get pushback from my fellow industry folks on this, but I was sorely disappointed. I've looked forward to this movie for eons (Bradley Cooper, anyone?) so apparently my expectations were just too high. In my personal opinion, it was disjointed and slow. Don't tell me I don't appreciate David O. Russell, because Silver Linings Playbook is one of my top 20 movies of all time. Amy Adams' wardrobe and Jennifer Lawrence's performance in AH however? Both awesome.
Yesterday, one of my girlfriends and I spent an afternoon at NorthPark. Window shopping and a trip to AMC (the worst run theater EVER) to see Her, which just opened in Dallas yesterday.
Technically it is a 2013 movie since it began it's release last year, therefore I will say it's my favorite movie of 2013. It's absolutely fascinating. It will make you think about everything. Your relationships, your life, how you handle your past and of course how much you use technology. As soon as you finish reading this, get off your computer/phone and go speak to a HUMAN BEING. The relationship between Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix) and Samantha (his operating system) becomes very real and very painful. And this could really happen, people…and happen soon! What I will say, however, is that as far advanced technology is and what a significant role it plays in life in this film, it made me smile to see how it's juxtaposed by both the fashion (very 70s) and Theo's job. He writes "handwritten" letters for people. His organization stores your handwriting and they compose original letters on your behalf. So although, yes, someone else is creating original words for you, at least they're some form of "handwritten" letters right? We don't even do that NOW. That goes to show you, no matter how much changes in society, some things we just can't let go of. And it's my belief this lovely film – both in content and visually – serves as a warning to not let humanity be one of them.
My most favorite quote comes from Amy (Amy Adams), which I must share:
We are only here briefly, and in this moment I want to allow myself joy.
Xo, Nikki


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February 01, 2011
Mark Wielaard: New GPG key.
Finally created a new GPG key using gnupg. The old one was a DSA/1024 bits one and 8 years old. The new one is a RSA/2048 bits one. I will use the new one in the future to sign any release tarballs I might create. pub 2048R/57816A6A 2011-01-29 Key f...
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About Bear in Super Action Adventure
Oh no, the monsters are taking over the world! But you as a strong bear won't let that happen! You start the battle and won't let them get you. Shoot the monsters, but do nog forget to collect the money on your way. The better you play, the more achievements you unlock. Are you going to save the world?


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After the retirement of Carson Palmer, Cardinals fans everywhere have their thoughts on who should be the next quarterback in Arizona.
Even country singer, and Cardinals superfan, Blake Shelton.
The coach for NBC's hit show "The Voice" took a moment from promoting the upcoming season to help recruit quarterback Kirk Cousins.
During an interview for the Super Bowl, Shelton offered his thoughts on why Cousins should sign in the Valley of the Sun.
"I want to say to Kirk Cousins, if he's watching out there, we want you in Arizona," Shelton said. "We want you to be the quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals."
He even gave some compelling arguments for Cousins to join the Cardinals.
"I'm calling it right now, Shelton stated. "We'll be in this game next year with Larry Fitzgerald, David Johnson, Patrick Peterson. Come on, Kirk Cousins. Do it! Also, watch 'The Voice'!"
Free agency is still a few weeks away, so we'll just have to wait and see where he goes.
But if Cousins does sign in Arizona, Shelton may have found another job if this whole singer competition thing doesn't work out...


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EA could reconsider Tiger partnership
Having doggedly stuck by golfer Tiger Woods throughout what has been a very turbulent year for the golfing star, EA has for the first time hinted that if Tiger's results on the fairway don't improve time might be called on the pair's long-running relationship.
This is no threat against Tiger," EA CEO John Riccitiello told an audience at the Global media Summit, as reported by Reuters. We're with him because he has the promise of being the world's best golfer.
We have no plans to move away from him, but it's a business relationship on the basis of we make the best golf game and he's the best golfer. Both of those things need to be true in the long run for the partnership to make sense.
He sort of stuck with us for a very long time and we made great business together and we're willing to give him the benefit of the doubt for a period of time."
The Tiger Woods console series has traditionally been one of EA's safest bets each year, but 2010's version – Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 – has seen sales dramatically down compared to the year before. In June the game was tracking 68 per cent behind year-on-year Tiger Woods 10 in 2009.
Following the star's much publicised transgressions" last year a number of key sponsors including Gillette, AT&T, Tag Heuer, Accenture and Gatorade chose to terminate their advertising relationships with him.
Then in October this year Tiger Woods lost his position was world No.1 to England's Lee Westwood. Prior to that Tiger had held the crown for a record-breaking 281 consecutive weeks.


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People in the News
Michael L. Lomax has been chosen as the next president and chief executive officer of the United Negro College Fund.
Mr. Lomax, 56, who has served as the president of the 2,300-student Dillard University in New Orleans since 1997, will succeed William H. Gray III, who has led the fund since 1991 and announced last October that he planned to retire. He said he will step down in June.
The Fairfax, Va.-based UNCF provides scholarships, mentoring, and professional-development programs for postsecondary students and college- level educators.
Mr. Lomax will begin his new position June 1.
Betty Greene-Bryant recently became the senior director of diversity and strategic initiatives for the Council for Exceptional Children.
Ms. Greene-Bryant, 45, previously served as the principal-in-residence for special education with the National Association of Secondary School Principals in Arlington, Va.
The council, also based in Arlington, is a special education advocacy group whose services include providing professional-development opportunities and publications for its 60,000 international members.
Pamela E. Johnson has been named the director of philanthropy for the Success for All Foundation.
Ms. Johnson,who began her duties for the newly created position last month, was previously the director for development and external relations for the 90,000-student Baltimore City public schools.
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Vol. 23, Issue 24, Page 5Published in Print: February 25, 2004, as People in the News


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Anne Hathaway and Rachel Zoe may not be trading style secrets anymore, but it looks like they still have a friendly relationship.
Days after news surfaced that the Oscar-winning actress had parted ways with her longtime stylist after a 10-year working relationship, the duo was spotted chatting at the Beverly Hills Farmers Market Sunday.
Hathaway and Zoe seemed to be more than happy during their reunion, with the mom-of-two showing Hathaway a photo in her phone that caused the brunette beauty to gasp in delight.
Hathaway and Zoe's husbands were both in tow on their day out, with Berman pushing his and Zoe's baby boy, Kaius , in a stroller.
A source told E! News the duo's fashion relationship isn't totally over just yet though.