A method and system is introduced for managing security material and security services, and for securely distributing them in a distributed database system where one or multiple distributed applications operate on distributed data. The resulting assembly links rotation of the cranks to movement of the foot supports through generally elliptical paths. The toner of the present invention can be suitably used, for instance, for the development of a latent image formed in electrophotography, electrostatic recording method, electrostatic printing method or the like. The improvement in the cable jacket system results from the addition of a friction layer between the aramid strength layer and the outer jacket. One embodiment of the method comprises regenerating a direct oxidation catalyst by contacting the direct oxidation catalyst with steam.