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Each day people apply an array of products to their skin, hair, and nails such as lotion, deodorant, nail color, makeup, shampoo, conditioner, and the list goes on. People have different reasons for using each concoction, but, in general, they perform the ritual of using products for cleaning, beautifying, or in order to prevent aging (and oftentimes a combination of all three).
It's no surprise that people want to have good hygiene and will go to great lengths to keep their skin looking healthy throughout their life. Applying makeup to enhance one's natural beauty has been a ritual of women in all cultures and throughout all of history. There is nothing inherently wrong in practicing good hygiene, skin care routines, and beauty rituals unless the products used are harboring a dangerous secret.
The types of products used for skin care, hygiene, and beauty have undergone a makeover since the beginning of the industrial age. Pre-industry makeup and skin care products were made of natural materials such as olive oil and castor oil for skin balms, essential oils for fragrance, and different plant materials were used to make stains for the lips or cheeks.
In contrast, modern beauty products are mass-produced, so short cuts and cheaper materials are being used to manufacture them and to preserve them. The products found in the hygiene, skincare, and makeup industries of the modern age all make claims of how they will aid and enhance the body, but what the advertisements omit is that many of these products are made of toxic chemicals. Not all of the ingredients in these products are harmful, but many of the synthetic chemicals used have been linked to diseases such as breast cancer.
Given the fact that there are so many products on the market today and there are very few regulatory standards that cosmetic manufacturing companies must adhere to, it is wise to learn the names of different chemicals that have been tested and linked to breast cancer.
This can be a daunting task because these products contain so many synthetic chemicals and sometimes only small amounts of the natural substances advertised on the label. Learning about some of the common synthetic chemicals in personal care products is a good place to start in order to keep you from slathering on cancer causing products.
Here is a list and short description of seven worrisome ingredients that you should always look out for on labels.
1. Phthalates are found in nail polish and synthetic fragrances. They are also found in many products that list "fragrance" as an ingredient but do not disclose the ingredients in the fragrance used. This is a loophole for manufacturers to avoid listing this harmful ingredient on the labels of their products.
Phthalates have been found to cause birth defects and reproductive issues in animals tested and they are endocrine disrupters which are considered a risk factor for breast cancer. Be careful when purchasing the nail polish brands OPI, Milani, and Nail Tech because they all contain Dibutyl Phthalate, which should be looked for on all labels before purchase.
2. 1,4-dioxane is found in shampoos, body wash, and children's bath products and is considered to be an anticipated carcinogen by the National Toxicology Program. Carcinogens create free radicals in the body and are linked to cancer. 1,4-dioxane is a petroleum-derived substance and is used as a sudsing agent in these aforementioned products.
3. Ethylene Oxide is found in fragrances and shampoos and has been identified as a mammary carcinogen in animal tests. It is classified as a human carcinogen. Attitude brand shampoos and kid's body washes contain fragrance as an ingredient, which the Environmental Working Group's Skindeep website sites as having both 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide.
4. Placental Extract is derived from human or animal placentas and is often used in shampoos, conditioners, and grooming aids which are generally made and marketed to women of color. Progesterone has been identified in placental extract. Because progesterone is a hormonal contaminant it may be linked to breast cancer and is currently identified by the National Toxicology Program as a reasonably anticipated carcinogen.
5. Lead is found in over 650 cosmetic products, which include lipsticks, foundation, nail color, sunscreen, as well as whitening toothpaste. Lead is considered a neurotoxin and its use has been linked to developmental problems as well as problems with conceiving and carrying children. Beware of lipsticks made by Maybelline, L'Oreal, Cover Girl and Nars because they are all known to contain lead. This has been proven and stated by the FDA, although the FDA has said they do not think the levels are high enough to cause problems in the body. Yet, this information is contradictory to the fact that lead builds in the body over prolonged use. Therefore, it is wisest to avoid these products and opt for lead-free lipsticks.
6. Aluminum is most commonly found in antiperspirant, though aluminum powder is also found in many cosmetics. It is a metal that mimics estrogen and clogs sweat pores and prohibits detoxing through the sweat pores. It may also cause damage to DNA. Studies have found concentrated amounts of aluminum in the breast tissue where breast cancer has been diagnosed in some patients.
When choosing underarm sweat protection, it is best to choose deodorants rather than antiperspirants because of the fact that aluminum is dangerous and clogs pores. Most antiperspirants contain aluminum and even "natural" brands, such as Tom's of Maine, contain aluminum.Revlon, Maybelline, and L'Oreal all make eye shadow that contains aluminum. Sally Hansen and Wet n' Wild brands of nail polish typically contain aluminum, as well as Cover Girl mascara.
7. Parabens are found on the labels of many common products. Typically they are found in lotions, cosmetics, and antiperspirants. Parabens mimic estrogen and may be linked to breast cancer. These chemicals are added to products even though there has never been a study that determines their safety, yet there are studies that show that they are dangerous. When looking for parabens on labels, it's smart to avoid any products that have words containing the prefixes or suffixes "ethyl," "butyl," "methyl," or "propyl" because they are indicators of parabens in the product.
Sunscreen labels should be scrutinized before determining that they are safe for applying on the skin. Many sunscreens contain some of the chemicals mentioned above as well as titanium dioxide. Titanium dioxide is a known carcinogen, but it is more dangerous when inhaled. This should be taken into consideration when purchasing aerosol sunscreen sprays because the titanium dioxide becomes airborne and may be inhaled by those using it or near it.
The industrialization of cosmetics and skin care products has made it easier to purchase these items and not have to rely on making them, but they also pose a great amount of risk on the user if one does not choose the products wisely. Fortunately, there are options that are not toxic to the body and these are available online and in some stores.
Here are some safer choices in cosmetics,according to the Environmental Working Group's website Skindeep: Coastal Classic Creations, which has the highest rating of safety with a score of 0-1 on all of their products, Zosimos Botanicals, with a rating of 0-2 on all of their products, and Miessence, which has rating between 0-2 also. These are just a few of the companies that are making the choice to have cleaner cosmetics and skin care products.
A great resource to get all the information on toxic or nontoxic ingredients is the Environmental Working Group's database Skindeep, which allows you to search through products to see which toxins may be lurking in your favorite products.
About the Author:
Emma Deangela is the best selling author of The Alkaline Diet Program and 80/20 Fat Loss. She has helped over tens of thousands of men and women to lose weight and transform their health with sound nutrition advice.
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Great Article on causes of cancer.
Thank you for your help.
I want to know how can I buy the best products?? Do you know any Iphone application that help to screen the products??
Thank you!
We have used Young Living products for three years. They have not just essential oils, but household cleaners, personal care products and vitamin supplements. No chemicals. Wish we had discovered this company years ago. They are over 20 years old now and more people are discovering them daily.
wish more people knew this…
The environmental working group has a free app that helps. It's called EWG's skin deep- you can even scan barcodes to get info on products in their database.
Thank you for this information. My mother died from DDT poisoning in the mid-1980's, Too bad there was not enough known how deadly the DDT was back then….so again thank you so much for this information on these products…Maria
This article was very informative, but I tried to email to family members, it would not take the names when I clicked the email icon at the end of the article. How do I forward this article?
How about the products that claim "all natural ingredients" and the latest ones Goat milk products?
Wow this is scary how many of these products do we use everyday!?
First of all, I am a breast cancer survivor and thus very concerned about the causes of disease. While it is true that bombarding our bodies with toxins and endocrine disruptors like parabens can contribute to cancer, it is misleading to say they cause it. I have never been the type to use a lot of products, no hair sprays, little makeup, no sun screens etc. and I got bc. There are other, more relevant factors.
Breast cancer , and all cancers are complex diseases with a lot of contributing factors such as poor nutrition, stress, and iodine deficiency. I won't go into details because it would take a book.
While I hope that women will take care in using products, shampoos generally wash off, so that is not as big of an issue as wipe on products.
That said, I would not look to Skindeep or the EWG as a source of any information. They are nothing more than political orgs who rake in lots of donations from half truths that they profess they are helping us to learn about. Look at their board and you will not see any scientific researchers-jus a bunch of political hacks. And you can bet they are giving lots of the money they launder for the poltical campaigns of those who share their convictions. I feel so used by all these "orgs" that rake in money by fear mongering. They use those of us who have suffered from breast cancer to get sympathy for their cause, which is just to help political action groups.
There are good products out there, just educate yourself and do not live with fear. Knowledge is power.
Thank you for your informative letter. i am an esthetician and have been concerned with product ingredients for 25 years. I use professional products that are free from questionable ingredients but have used OPI for a long time on my toes. I checked EWG and they said OPI began eliminating the toxic trio back in 2006 and have been clean since 2009. Your information suggests we should steer clear of OPI. This is why I have such a hard time with info from what I assume are reputable companies but upon checking they don't have their facts right AND you were suggesting we look at EWG for more info.
Read the book "no more dirty looks." I have found 100% pure uses fruits and such in their products and doesn't contain all the "dirty" stuff that others cosmetics do.
Susan Sommers has a line of products that are free of these ingredients and are from natural ingred.
Hi Emma,
Thank you.
Very interesting article, but I find that it needs more credability. Thanks for the heads-up!
What a great article. Thank you!
Great article… thank you. I sent you a long email before I saw this Leave a reply form. I hope you will read it since I sent you my most treasured information about "The Truth About Cancer" Quest for the Cures docu-series of 11 episodes on YouTube.
Thank you so much for the useful information.I was surprised when i realized how many things we use everyday that are toxic.Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for the useful information.I was surprised when i realized how many things we use everyday that are toxic.Thanx!
It there a website we can go to to replace these items with something more natural and not cancer causing.
As a Toiletries and Chemical Manufacturer, I must disagree with a number of your comments concerning carcinogenic chemicals. Your article is frightening to anyone lacking 'chemical knowledge and intended to assist in marketing unknown (to myself) products by companies I have no knowledge of.
Take TiOx, a harmless white Pigment which is also used in paint, in medication tablets (due to its neutrality, often used in powder and cream products,.Pthalates, Dibutylpthalate is used as a solvent,fixative, anti foam agent, used in Insect Sprays.The Parabens, Ehtyl, Methyl, Butyl etc are used as anti fungal agents in minute amounts and whilst many so-called 'Natural' cosmetics refrain from using any form of antifungal agents, they are actually dangerous as they have no self sterilising chemical in them and resulting from a lack of anti fungal antiseptic agents, creams especially are easily infected as soon as human fingers are stuck into the jar/pot etc. Lavender oil, Rosemary, oils (are deadly poison), if taken internally but they are safe to use in the minute amounts which are found in toiletries. Some of the names you mention may or may not use chemicals which you attribute to dangerous carcinogens, when they do, they are there for a specific purpose and have been in use without problems for fifty or more years. Many of the so called Natural Cosmetics lack preservatives, they lack anti fungal agents and generally hide behind a long list of mumbo jumbo names , using the so called Plant Extracts' Latin Names. Many plant oils can cause Photosensitivity, (Lavender is a particularly bad one for some people's skin) I don't think it is a good idea to to create fear by mentioning commonly used FDA approved items, many of which are essential toward creating a lasting fragrance, or a creme emulsion which doesn't break down at ambient temperatures etc.,
Terry K Offord, Mng Director Wilkinson Offord Laboratories Ltd.,
i did hair for 30 yr i got breast cancer milk duct i`v had it for 8 yr it rare type i have not got the all clear yet.
I think I am surprised that there is a debate about proven chemicals in the things we use. I had my GYN tell me many years ago, to be careful what I put on my body because it goes into the blood stream. I have done that and stuck with products that have minimum if no chemicals. Light cleansing everyday internally with herbs or teas, etc. is great to keep toxicity to a minimum as well as eating as healthy and non processed as possible.
What is the FDA doing about all this? The FDA is a joke all these companies want to kill us and nothing is being done about it. I'm moving from the United States enough is enough. So many ingredients are banned in Europe but not here.Spread the word these companies need to be shut down.
Bottom line: It's ALL about the $$$.?
Get on the Govt. FDA & USDA recall lists. You'll be surprised to see what foods, drugs are being recalled. I do the drug recalls at a Hospital Pharmacy. Hospira is notorios for recalls ie..Glass fragments in injectable vials…etc.
Top stores that have groceries have recall's too…IE Trader Joe's, Costco, etc…..?
Thank you for taking the time to give us great information. Enjoyed the reading and hope this reaches many who care about their health and well being.


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"Ty Burrell is one of TV's most iconic dads, playing Phil Dunphy on ABC's Modern Family. Unfortunately, that in no prepares him for the wings of death. Fearing for his life, the actor gamely navigates the Scoville obstacle course, discussing everything from fry sauce, to Karl Malone, to his Mouth Feelings podcast along the way."
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I am now at a point where the details have begun to blur together into passing glances and puffs of smokes on an event that can easily be looked upon as one of the best experiences I have had in my 30+ 1 years on this planet. In late November 2008 Oakley inc. had announced a contest to repay all the loyal fans who have supported their brand with their own sheer insane love for the product. Post a few pictures. Answer a few questions. Then sit back, relax and wait for the judging to begin.
For months I had to listen to my mom ask me every time we spoke, "Did you win yet?" Finally when February 12 came I was able to call her and inform her that in mid March I was off to Southern California for a weekend in the sun at Oakley Interplanetary HQ with 49 other official Oakley Co-Pilots.
I boarded a plane the morning of March 19 headed for Atlanta were I was meeting up with 4 other east coast Co-Pilots as we made our way out to Santa Ana. One fellow Co-Pilot, a good friend and fellow O-Review member (and site creator) Dann Tombs was one of these winners. We had met previously at HQ in the second year of the Reviews existence and I was thrilled we'd be going back together for this as our 5th year anniversary approaches this Summer.
We arrived late getting into John Wayne Thursday evening where we were greeted by an official Oakley representative, as well as fellow Review member Edwin Chiu, another Co-Pilot winner and longtime online friend whom I was thrilled to finally meet in person. We all piled into the Dodge Oakley Dog Catcher and we were off to Foothill Ranch and the event was about to begin.
As we pulled into our hotel, amongst the last to arrive, we were greeted by a flood of fellow winners from the ranks of the Review. Flashes popping and heads spinning the weekend had begun. We checked in, received our Co-Pilot gift bags that consisted of an Oakley backpack, hoodie, tee, SI Desert Assault boots and assorted other swag and headed across the street to Wahoo's for some dinner and to locate the rest of the Co-Pilots. We had winners coming from as far as Australia and as close as 45 minutes away. One of the best parts was already knowing close to 20 of the winners and having met a handful in person previously which made this just as much a reunion as it was an event to connect with other fans. Despite the late hour both Pacific time and especially Eastern time we had to make our way up to Oakley HQ to bask in it's glory before we could call it a night to prepare for what the next day had in store for us.
We awoke early Friday and were treated to breakfast before piling in the bus for our ride to HQ to begin the event. As we unloaded in front of the massive bunker we were all greeted by Oakley president Colin Baden escorted under armed guard and were welcomed as the 50 top Oakley fans in the inaugural Co-Pilot event. A large group photo of all the winners was taken and from there we entered the bunker.
First up, videos and presentation in the Oakley theater. One such presentation that stuck with me was a marketing presentation from Sr. VP of Global Marketing, Scott Bowers on Oakley marketing philosophies that have elevated the brand to what it is today. We were also treated to features on creativity and design and up close and personal demos of Oakley products vs. competing brands. Before breaking for lunch there was one last order of business, Q&A on Oakley history and trivia with prizes awarded to those who knew their stuff. Myself, I walked away with a pair of Oakley Juan Pablo Montoya Singature Splices made for the man himself adorned with Columbian flag icons. Other prizes consisted of watched given to Olympic athletes, one off and limited run glasses as well as a pair of hand painted Oil Rig sunglasses to test colors and patterns for the limited edition Flying Tigers line of military inspired eyewear.
Lunch at HQ was no less than an event in itself as we made our way to the on premises helo pad were we were treated to a buffet style faux japanese bbq with Oakley employees to mix and mingle with.
Upon our return to the bunker we broke into smaller groups as we parted ways for tours of the facility. I was lucky enough to have Jason Spencer as my guide. Jason had been a guide of mine on previous excursion to HQ, and is responsible for product placement in movies and television, on top of being an all around great guy. The facility tour for us included trips to Rx, Frame and lens manufacturing, Quality Control testing for more lens destruction demos on competitor brands and Marketing for a sneak peak at Oakleys next wave of advertising materials. As we walked through HQ it was great to have peaks at little things like eye wear from a generation past, prototypes and finished, but yet to be released pieces as well as a personal favorite of mine, a helmet created for Star Trek 6 that was sadly still sitting in the same place it resided when I last walked through HQ 3 years earlier. It really was like being a kid in a candy store.
As the day drew to a close we walked back to the lobby where we were treated to a custom pair of Oakley Flak Jacket sunglasses at the Eyewear Bar. The very same that was set up in China for our Olympic athletes last summer. We were allowed to pick our frame color, lens color and cut as well as earsock and icon colors. I went with a nice bright green adorned with matching icons and slate grey rubber components all on top of a VR28 lens etched COPILOT 09.
From there the day was far from over as we were escorted into the Oakley museum. After a quick run through company history in product and advertising we were allowed to see some of the product Oakley had placed in films over the past years from the helmet worn by the Predator, to Cyclop's Juliet and Penny worn in X-Men and items created for the upcoming summer release of GI Joe! It was cool to know a company I admire dearly has crafted the visor and mask to be worn by one of my favorite Joes of all time, Snake-Eyes.
To end our day the 50 winners dropped an estimated $15,000-$20,000 on discounted product in a shopping spree the likes of which most have never seen. We then exited through the back onto Oakley's very own patio and fire pit to enjoy RC car racing, dinner and drinks into the later hours of evening.
When we came to Saturday it was time to load back up onto the buses. This time we were off to wail on one another in an Oakley sponsored paintball event. We played through roughly 7 or 8 games in 2 and 4 team skirmishes. A few of the games were even Oakley themed from Protecting the President to Team Oakley vs. Team "Competitor".
Upon returning to the hotel we had about an hour to shower and relax, as well as locate the missing bus, before we headed out to Irvine for dinner and games at Dave & Busters. While at the Spectrum we even had a chance to visit the very first Oakley Store where I am told Co-Pilots spent another $5,000 without any discounts offered to us.
Not to call it quits to soon we hopped the early bus back to the hotel and had the driver stop at a mini mart so we could pick up some drinks for the evening. We tipped him well for the stop. As the party grew and others returned from the Spectrum a select few of us with close ties had one last order of business to take care of, group photos of the longer standing members of the O-Review. We broke into groups and made our way up to Oakley in the later hours of the night for some "antix" and "hijinx" in front of HQ. Many laughs and group photos later we had but a few hours to spend with one another before bed, and our flights home.
I believe the whole weekend I slept a mere 12 hours for 3 nights and as bittersweet as it was, was looking forward to getting home. It's been a full month now since my return and I don't think I'll forget the experience and was thrilled to have been part of an event of this type. To thank out hosts I had left a few of them with 5th Anniversary O-Review posters I had taken out as gifts for fellow members as well as a group pool that culminated in Joanne receiving a garden of flowers in her office a week later, a custom etched beer mug for Cale and a plaque thanking Oakley from all the Review members.
Pics from the event can be seen here: http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=503029212&k=32BTPVRSQX3MZJLHQJZTT
The Co-Pilot contest entries can be viewed at www.oakleypilots.com.
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Why technology cannot adequately address climate change
Written by Sagar Dhara, 11th January 2016, 0 Comments
The developed world's average per capita emissions are now a little more than twice the corresponding level in developing countries. But the emissions gap between rich and poor individuals, regardless of nation, has increased. And rich countries and individuals, as always, can rely on their wealth to protect them from many effects of global warming.


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We were wondering when Cingular would step into the mid-range not-a-BlackBerry QWERTY battle royale, and that day is today. The Nokia E62 is now available on the Cingular site for $149.99 with a 2-year contract.
This slim smartphone was actually introduced several days ago, but is now shipping, which is nice for those of you who actually want a physical phone. The BlackBerry-esque E62 totes a 320 x 240 screen and runs Symbian's S60 Smartphone OS, an alternative to Windows Mobile and PalmOS that we don't see as much in the States as we do in Europe. It also sports EDGE hi-speed wireless, a expansion card slot and Bluetooth.
The E62 is aimed directly at the Motorola Q market, and Cingular is selling it with its BlackBerry Connect service, meaning you can have your (BlackBerry) cake and eat it, too.
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Task Force Finds E.D. Could Cut $2.83 Billion
Washington--A task force composed of business executives told President Reagan last week that the Education Department could save taxpayers $2.83 billion over the next three years by adopting 60 cost-cutting measures.
"Although the department is--through its loan programs--a financial institution of substantial proportions, it lacks the experienced financial management, staff, and information systems characteristic of successful commercial banks," members of the President's Private Sector Survey on Cost Control said in their final report to Mr. Reagan.
The executives suggested that the department could save $1.19 billion over the next three years simply by consolidating its major student-loan programs into a single unit.
They also noted that the department's "emphasis on the prompt delivery of funds at the expense of accurate accounting procedures has resulted in repeated citations for excessive waste, fraud, abuse, and error" by the Office of Management and Budget, the General Accounting Office, and the department's own inspector general.
"A department-wide renovation of management-information systems and internal controls" would result in a three-year net savings of $764-million, the executives said.
The cost-control task force released a preliminary version of its report on the department last June. (See Education Week, June 15, 1983.)--TM
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Tuesday's Torch
By: Tim Sader
Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means. (2 Corinthians 8:11)
Before Dan passed away and I learned that money ill-gotten has no value, I went to Vocational Rehab to find out about getting a job and working hard. After celebrating twenty-two years with friends at the club I was preparing for a month away at South Carolina Voc Rehab (SCVR) Evaluation Center. The first time I heard about VR was after high school and I didn't know what rehabilitation to work looked like. I thought it was like rehab after surgery in the hospital where I'd be pushed to do things I couldn't. Instead of going away I went to their local office to take tests and check out their workshop. After that I went to Tech and VR helped pay for it. I studied accounting for about a year and a half when the only public transit in our area shut down. Without a way to get there and feeling burned out I decided to take a break. I met with my VR counselor every three to six months and we talked about next step employment goals. After doing very little for a year she brought up the Eval. Center because it is designed to help disabled people find employment. Mom and I reluctantly agreed to tour the facility to see what it was like and if the care would be adequate for me. The director of the Center made a great impression on us, everyone who'd be evaluating me were nice and the nurses were confident could help me. I signed up to go that November to see what they would suggest that I do for my future. Evaluation was mentally and physically challenging. We took academic, vocational, logic, memory and personality tests. We were assessed by a doctor, psychologist occupational therapists, took assertiveness training, resume writing and interview preparation. If that wasn't enough we were evaluated in the Muscle Development Center at the gym, in physical aquatic and recreational therapy to see if we could manage working. I was there through Thanksgiving and finished just before Christmas break.
After taking the tests I almost scored high enough for their Computer Training Center (CTC). I liked the sound of that so they told me what to study and tested me again without it being timed. I was college level in everything so I got to have an interview to get into that program. The interview went well and I was accepted into their Business Application Plus web design (BAP) class starting after New Year's. My local VR counselor was so proud! This program had a business dress code so I needed clothes and she got it paid for by them. When I got there the living quarters were so nice I got my own room and it didn't look like a hospital. We had a kitchen with our own cabinet and refrigerator so we could bring snacks and breakfast foods. I felt blessed to have this opportunity so I gave it all I had and my needs were taken care of so I could do good work and find a job (2 Cor. 9:7-8). I didn't know how blessed I was until getting to know the administrators and instructors. This was a state program but they were hard working believers who lead by example, non-judgmental or preachy (1 Thes. 5:12-13). They made us want to be ambitious, taking care of our own business and hard working to gain respect and independence (1 Thes. 4:11-12). I was sincere to doing the work and going the extra mile not so I could look good but so I could gain the rewards from hard work. All we do should be this way because ultimately it is Christ whom we serve (Col. 3:22-24). I learned a lot at SCVR CTC academically and excelled in everything I could while devoting twelve hours a day to it. The greatest lesson I learned though is how to serve God in my career. He never forgets our work or the love we show to others. The diligence I saw in practice is what I hope people will see in me. We must not be lazy but should imitate the faith of those who have inherited the promises of God (Heb. 6:10-12). All the work I started there I was willing and eager to complete because I saw in myself the ability that I had to finish it.
We need to acknowledge those who work hard among us, especially those who care for our Christianity. We should honor them in love because of their work by living in peace with one another. Maybe we have been doing hard work to help others without any love or recognition for our devotion. This is unfortunate but God is not unjust, He remembers our hard work and if we are doing it to serve Him we will reap the rewards He has promised to us.
Lord we ask that honor will be given and received where honor is due. Help us to be the example in our career and social lives that we want to see in those we look up to. Help us to be ready and willing to work hard not so we can be seen as better than but because we are serving the Lord in everything that we do. May we remember that someone is evaluating the work we do so help us to be eager in our good works as it is within our means to do so. In Jesus Name, Amen.
Tuesdays Torch has been viewed in countries all across the globe through our website and social media. We pray the words of every Torch will sink into the hearts and minds of readers. Please share Tuesdays Torch and encourage others with it. To partner with Tuesdays Torch and help expand our reach please contact us. We pray the Lord will touch our readers. All of what Christ did was so we would believe. He told us not to believe because of what He said but in what He did (John 14:11). Every Tuesday we talk about what He did and is still doing. The best thing God's done is send His Son so we could be saved (John 3:16). If anyone is not a believer we pray they will invite the Lord into their lives by asking Him to forgive their sins and believing that He is the Son of God. Please share testimonies, feedback or encouraging words by email at: email@example.com we enjoy hearing from you. Look out for next Tuesdays Torch on our website http://www.tuesdaystorch.com , by email, on Facebook as Tuesdays Torch or Twitter @tuesdaystorch Thanks and God Bless!
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I Cant Delete An Email In My Outbox Its Too Big To Send But Cannot
when i try to open to delete or just to delete it , i get dialog box saying
its already transmitting so cant open , but it wont transmit, its way too
big, i should never have tried to send it, but now its blocking my other
emails and i cant send emails at all..please help, how do i remove it?
microsoft office outlook 2003 on windows xp
Take Outlook Offline, either by Clicking File, Work Offline, or disconnecting your internet connection.
Click on the email that's stuck, and drag it to your Drafts folder.
After bringing Outlook back online, you will be able to delete the email message from the Drafts folder.


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Upgrade to Energy-Efficient Equipment and Save Money
Cooling costs force many people today to increase the temperature on their thermostat just so they can afford their monthly bill. This dilemma can be worse for those with outdated equipment. Unfortunately, even when taking all the preventive measures to keep costs under control, bills may still be extremely high during the hottest months of the year. For those whose cooling equipment is over 10 years old, the most logical solution is to upgrade to a more energy-efficient cooling system.
By purchasing new energy-efficient equipment, a home owner can guarantee their house is more comfortable while their cooling bills stay under control. New air conditioning units use a lot less energy to operate so they won't cost as much to run, and home owners won't feel forced to raise the temperature in their house just to save money. An experienced HVAC installer can help a family choose the best equipment for their home and budget. Air conditioning units come in multiple sizes with varying energy ratings. The best one for each home depends on the size of the space that needs to be conditioned as well as the desire of the home owner to get maximum energy-efficiency.
As soon as the new energy-efficient equipment is installed, home owners begin to see a dramatic change in their energy bills. Some additional improvements may be necessary to ensure homes get the most savings from their new equipment. For example, homes with drafty windows will need to have them replaced to avoid losing cool air through gaps. Additionally, if more insulation is needed, that should be added to keep all the cool air inside the house.
Home owners who aren't comfortable inside their house due to their air conditioning equipment should visit Burgesons.com to learn about their options. Upgrading can actually be more affordable than continuing to make repairs to old units and will definitely make the home more comfortable in the hottest months of the year. With a brand new system, home owners won't need to worry about their unit breaking down and leaving them without cool air until the technician arrives. They'll get maximum efficiency and the coolest air they want in their home for many, many years.
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James McAvoy wants to play Elton John in biopic
London: Elton John may want Robert Downey Jr for his biopic but the role has caught the fancy of British James McAvoy, who has offered to play the musician. McAvoy, best known for his roles in `Atonement` and `Wanted` wants to play the `Candle in the Wind` hitmaker.
John has revealed that the actor has already offered to take on the lead in an upcoming biopic.
The singer and his partner, Canadian film producer David Furnish, are teaming up with British screenwriter Lee Hall for the new project.
They`re hunting for an actor to play John, and the singer-songwriter admits McAvoy could be in with a chance, Sunday Express reported.
"James could do it and he`s already offered. I`d just like to make a really great film about my life story.
"We have a great script already by Lee Hall, who wrote Billy Elliot. Obviously it`s not going to be your normal run-of-the-mill film because my life has been kind of crazy, and I think it`s important to do a surrealistic take on my life. I`d love to do that. This business is so incredible." John said.


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Year: 1997
Duration: 1h 55min
IMDb: 6.8
Country: USA
Actors: Colm Meaney, Mykelti Williamson, Nick Chinlund, Renoly Santiago, John Malkovich, Ving Rhames, Dave Chappelle, Rachel Ticotin, Steve Eastin, Steve Buscemi, Danny Trejo, M.C. Gainey, Landry Allbright, John Cusack, Monica Potter
Cameron Poe, a highly decorated United States Army Ranger, came home to Alabama to his wife, Tricia, only to run into a few drunken regulars where Tricia works. Cameron unknowingly kills one of the drunks and is sent to a federal penitentiary for involuntary manslaughter for seven years. Cameron becomes eligible for parole and can now go home to his wife and daughter. Unfortunately, Cameron has to share a prison airplane with some of the country's most dangerous criminals, who took control of the plane and are now planning to escape the country. Cameron has to find a way to stop them while playing along. Meanwhile, United States Marshal Vincent Larkin is trying to help Cameron get free and stop the criminals, including Cyrus "The Virus" Grissom.


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Frenchman honored at 2017 Keeping the Blues Alive Awards [fr]
Jacques Morgantini will be honored with the 2017 Keeping the Blues Alive Awards during the 32nd International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN that take place January 31-February 4, 2017.
Each year, The Blues Foundation presents the Keeping the Blues Alive (KBA) Awards to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the Blues world. In 2017, 16 recipients will be bestowed this prestigious award including Jacques Morgantini, whose contribution to blues music spans a lifetime. Morgantini's history of introducing Blues to France and Europe began in the late 1940's, but still continues today as he is the 8th French musician recognized in thirty years by The Blues Foundation. On February 3, Morgantini will be receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award in Memphis, TN.
In addition, two French artists, Cotton Belly's and Vicious Steel, will perform at this year's International Blues Challenge. The festival will include over 120 acts coming from different parts of the world, and will include other awards in different categories. The two groups will play January 28th and officially open the event by performing January 31st at their respective venues.
Born in Gan, France, 92-year-old Jacques Morgantini first introduced blues music to France and all of Europe in the late 1940s and 1950s. In 1945 he founded the Hot Club de Pau, through which he organized blues concerts throughout the region. In the '70s he came with his late wife, Marcelle, to the U.S. with a passion for photographing, filming, and recording black blues musicians in Chicago and delivering this content to Europeans. The recordings he produced in the late '40s and through the '50s, '60s, and '70s include many iconic blues masters.
Morgantini chaired the Hot Club of France for 22 years and started influential record labels like MCM and Black&Blue. He arranged the European tours for the Chicago Blues Festival. In 2017, Jacques Morgantini was presented with the first French Blues Laureate Award,.
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The Kardashians star says that the lack of men in her family has made her drawn to guys...
Kendall Jenner has always been a little different from her sisters. And now, she's explaining why she feels more drawn to guys than her own female blood.
As we know, the Kardashian family is pretty girl-heavy – with five sisters and momager Kris Jenner, it's definitely a female dominated household.
And Kendall admits that the lack of men in her family has shaped who she is as a person. And who she wants to hang out with…
Read: Kylie Jenner Embarrasses Sister Kendall At NYFW…
'Growing up, I was always a tomboy, but more recently I've found myself really gravitating toward hanging with only guys', the 20-year-old wrote.
'I think because I have so many women in my family and not many men—especially after my dad transitioned—I'm drawn to male energy when choosing friends,' Kendall added.
With her busy modelling schedule, it's been noted that her and Kylie seem to spend alot less time together. But she's still close with model pals Gigi Hadid and Hailey Baldwin.
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Still, Kendall admits that these days, she's largely one of the boys. 'Half the time, I'm the only girl in the room!' she added. 'Like the other night, seven or eight of my guy friends were at my house and I was just napping on the couch. Don't get me wrong, though—I LOVE my girlfriends.'
We think she'd make a great gal pal. Her boys are lucky to have her.


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Tom Greder – Trained as circus artist and contemporary clown at "The Circus Space", and "Ecole Philippe Gaulier", London, Tom creates interactive performances which blur the boundaries between observer & performer, turning reality into fantasy.
He also conducts regular contemporary clown and creativity workshops throughout the world. For the past 24 years he has traveled the world as professional guest, performer, teacher and director. He spends half his time based in his native Switzerland, half in Australia (which he adopted at age 6)…and half traveling between the two.
As Oskar, he captivates his audience leading them to a world where life and comedy become one. Developed in over 40 countries as a solo act or in the clown duo "Oskar & Strudel", his unique interactive comedy style and range of physical skills and characters continues to delight and move audiences throughout the world.
For more information about Tom please visit: http://www.tomoskar.com/


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Revised Essentials Warmage
Here's the Revised Warmage class:
Download: Essentials Warmage (Wizard) v.2
I'll go on the record to say that I really like controllers. That's the main reason I'm bummed that the majority of published controller classes really kind of suck. Far too many of them go in for that crappy "cantrip" stuff — that just doesn't work.
"Versatility" should not be a protected feature of combat role. And neither should "damage" or "effectiveness," for that matter. *sigh* Anyway.
The first Warmage I posted a week ago was too power-happy. Six powers and no features at level 1 just doesn't cut it. There have to be a couple passive effects to achieve harmony and balance. Plus, staring at power cards will hurt your eyes.
Heroic Warmage Wizard (Aug 23, 2013)
First change was to drop Transfer Speed, the way I said I would. It had to be done, and that's that. Clever Force moved up to 1st level. I replaced Power Surge with Empowered Force — a passive bonus to force damage once per turn.
It's much cleaner this way, and you can actually use it on Force Spike.
Oh, and everything scales properly now! Missile Swarm starts off with two uses of Force Spike at 1st level but picks up a third at 7th. You get your fourth at 17th, and your fifth at 27th, so you can rock magic missile like an old school evoker.
Only a couple things changed beyond 1st level — mostly wording at that. I tweaked Spell Mastery, and Overwhelming Force knocks down on a critical hit instead of dealing extra damage. I left something for Superior Implements to do.
In the end, I think made this class better at what it's supposed to do, both without changing a lot in the process, and by subtracting rather than adding.
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When the engine is running and there is a loss of battery voltage detected, a code 16 is set. Code 16 will be set a minute after the engine starts and the voltage sense input at the ECU is below 8.5v.
If the voltage at the ECU voltage sense input is between 4v and 8.5v, the alternator field coil will be set to full field or 100% duty cycle for 20 seconds. If after this time the voltage sense voltage is still below 8.5v the ECU will enter limp mode and turn on the Power Limited light as well as set code 16. At this point the alternator will be set to a fixed 25% duty cycle. This will prevent overcharging the battery yet still allow it to operate.
Fusible link to power module (or SMEC) disconnected or blown – The white fusible link feeds power to ECU or SMEC. It may be gray due to the dirt it has been exposed to. Check the fusible link by checking for breaks in the link. When you pull on it the link will feel solid if it's good. If it feels like a rubber band it's blown. The one you want to check is the white link in the two link circuit not the one with four or five links. This is the same link that provides power to the ASD relay and of course the voltage sense input on for the ECU/SMEC. Also see code 42. (If a fusible link to the power module has blown, both code 42 and code 16 may be set).
Poor connection or bad wiring - Read 'How to troubleshoot drivability issues'. The wiring and connections between the alternator and the battery should be checked. Also check the connections between the power module and the alternator field coil, and the voltage sense line through the power and logic modules.
Defective alternator or voltage regulator circuit – To make these tests the engine must be running. If necessary jump start the car from another car and once running disconnect the other car. With the engine running and disconnected from any assistance used to get it started, measure the voltage across the battery terminals. If your voltage measurement is between 13.3v and 14.7v then the problem is not the charging system. If this is the case the battery or the battery terminals are suspect.
Another test is to measure the voltage across the output terminals of the alternator. The large lower terminal is the negative terminal and the large upper terminal is the positive terminal. The voltage across these should also measure between 13.3v and 14.7v. A measurement of below 12.8v indicates that the alternator is undercharging and a measurement of over 14.7v indicates that the alternator is over charging. Should the voltage be under 12.8v when measuring at the battery but at the alternator the measurement is within range then the problem is either the battery or the connections at the battery terminals.
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As CIO for Unilever, Jane leads the global IT organization driving the strategy, implementation and support for the internal and external business technology applications and platforms, networks, and data centers for the company.
Jane has over 25 years of IT experience, and comes to Unilever from Thomson Reuters where she most recently held the role of Group CIO. Joining Thomson Reuters in 2002, Jane served in a number of senior technology roles, including CIO of the Markets Division; CIO of Thomson Financial; and CIO of CCBN (a Thomson acquisition). Prior to Thomson Reuters, Jane consulted for a number of years on large-scale enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) system implementations and provided IT portfolio management expertise to financial institutions. She began her technology career as a developer, building financial portfolio management and trading software applications and platforms. Jane earned an MBA from Boston University and a BA degree from Brown University.
Outside of Thomson Reuters, Jane is a very active member of the global technology community. She is an advisory board member of Brown University's Committee for Computer Science and Information Technology; an advisory board member for AnitaB.org and Women in Technology International; and sits on the CIO Council for Salesforce.com, Workday and SAP.
In December 2011, Jane was profiled and on the cover of CIO Magazine, and in April 2012, she was recognized as one of the 10 most powerful women in technology, as part of a CNN profile on leading women. In addition, in July 2012 she was named by Computer Weekly as the most influential woman in UK IT. Two further accolades were awarded in November 2012 where Jane was ranked 5th in Computer Weekly's UKtech50 awards, their annual definitive list of the 50 most influential leaders in UK IT; and voted 3rd in the TechRepublic CIO50 list, celebrating the most influential and innovative technology chiefs.
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It's never too late: switching careers in later life
Think a total career switch is limited to youngsters just started on their career journeys? Think again. According to data released in 2015, Britons are increasingly willing to hand in their notices and start again along a new jobs path. A recovery in the number of people willing to take a risk since the financial crisis in 2008 is a tell-tale sign that the labour market is healing, and that employee confidence will improve wage growth and productivity. Career swaps may be on the rise, but how hard is it for older workers to take a chance? As we explain in the following guide, it's a game of consideration more than full-scale fear.
Take stock of the previous decades
Chances are that you haven't sat down to take stock of your decades at work in a while. With a family and full-time work come responsibility and lack of time to mull over the big questions like 'what would I like to do,' rather than, 'should I just stick where I am because it's safe?' Explore what makes you happy and take the time to determine how you really want to spend your day. This will provide a sturdy foundation on which to build with adult education courses or training, for example, to reach the stage where you'll be comfortable in an interview situation.
It's not all about the money
Yes, money is still one of the most important aspects of life; unless you decide to go off-grid during your golden years. However, we're guessing that you're switching to an entirely different industry to grow as a person rather than grow the size of your wallet – otherwise, you'd stick to an industry that you know. Personal satisfaction is what counts at this point, while not leaving yourself out of pocket at the same time.
Be realistic
One of the main concerns facing anyone starting anew is having to start again from the bottom. It takes strength and nerve to come to terms with this reality (in the majority of cases) but that's OK, as long as you're realistic about what you can do, rewards will come at a later stage.
Value your strengths
The idea that today's culture favours the young in the world of work is not without evidence, however, older employees can offer a wide variety of skills and attributes that are perfect for employers in today's changing economic environment: dedication, punctuality, loyalty, maturity and honesty. With the retirement age only set to increase, today's 50-something staff are becoming more valued with every passing year. So, play to your strengths (decades of experience, work ethic) and trust that life skills are valued as much as formal education.
Focus on transferable skills
Transferable skills, otherwise known as soft skills, are expertise and proficiencies that are gained over time, and while many do not need a certificate, they are hard to live without in the world of work. From communicating well with others and time management skills to creativity and problem-solving skills, don't neglect to articulate how you can solve business pain points and transfer your experience to a completely different role.
Seek career guidance
At some stage in your career, you may have used your experience to mentor a younger colleague, so you'll understand why it's important that we all ask for help from time to time. The same attitude should apply to your own career, so hunt down a career counsellor or professional jobs portal to make sense of the next stage in your life.
If you're thinking about a total change in your life, face the fear early by talking to friends and relatives about your current concerns to build a picture of what your future career may look like. With anything in life, the first step (in this case a resignation) is always the hardest, but the LoveLocalJobs.com site and team are here to lend a helping hand. Simply sign up to our profile database and we'll send you hassle-free job notifications that match your credentials while you're on the go. And remember, it's never too late!


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Air Show Stunt is a Little Too Close For Comfort [VIDEO]
A Turkish F-16 does what most pilots would certainly try to avoid-coming dangerously close to civilians on the ground in a non-combat situation. This happened at the 2014 Waddington RAF Air Show in Lincolnshire, UK. A group of spectators who'd gathered outside the base on a public road to catch some photos were shocked when the U.S. made Turkish military plane got close enough to practically touch. Watch the YouTube video below.


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GRAVY!!! This will work for WHATEVER kind of gravy you are making! Today we're specifically talking about turkey (because, well, it's that kind of day, right?) but this is a general primer on making gravy, period.
Special tool? A decent-sized jar with a tight-fitting lid.
CLASSIC (with a roasted-in-the-oven bird)
- Start with the roasting pan, all sticky gooey bits still attached. Set it over a LOW burner (or 2, if you can straddle 2 burners) If there is no grease, add ¼ c butter and melt it in the pan, stirring and scraping up bits.
- IN THAT JAR . . . shake up ¼ c flour (more if you have a big pan and lots of grease, or want more gravy!) and ½ c liquid (stock made from giblets, or already-made homemade stock, canned stock, or water) until smooth. Pour it into the pan, scraping and stirring.
- Cook until thick – at least 4 minutes. You are cooking the RAW out of the flour.
- Slowly stir in more liquid, 1 c at a time. USE STOCK OR BROTH HERE. In between additions, let it simmer to thickness. Stir constantly – this keeps the bottom of the pan from burning and keeps scraping up the goodies, making your gravy nice and dark.
- When the gravy is thick enough, voluminous enough, dark enough, and yummy enough (get a taster, or taste it yourself!) – strain it into a container. (If you don't have a lot of chunky bits, you can leave this step out.)
STARTING FROM SCRATCH (no roasted bird. Maybe you're smoking the turkey, or deep frying it . . .)
- ¼-1/2 c butter OR chicken or turkey fat
- 1 onion, roughly chopped
- 1 stick celery, roughly chopped
- OPTIONAL: chopped mushrooms
- ½ tsp thyme
- In a roasting pan or a good-sized skillet, melt fat. Caramelize veggies until they are deep brown and the pan is kind of glazed with goodness.
- Using that jar . . . shake up ¼ c flour (more if you used more fat) with ½ cup liquid (stock is ideal!)
- Keep going as if you had a roasted bird to start with.
VEGANS can substitute oil for butter, vegetable stock for other liquid, and definitely should add mushrooms to the mix. If you're making beef gravy, you may even have to pour off some fat to begin with, as the beef will throw off a lot more grease than you can use.


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Cookie Dough Billionaire Bars
Happy New Year! I wish you all the best for 2016. The most I wish for you is to keep your homeliness and save good relationship with who you love. 2015 was a great Year. It brought me a lot of experience. I had some good moments and some sad.
Sometimes I was thinking about my problems of money, repairing, home, family and even problems inside me. But I recognized even when I'm angry and everything around me is against me I know that only my family is the best fortress for me. Here I can find help and support I haven't to fight, because I know that my relatives are my friends. They are people who make me better. I want you to value what you have. I understood this statement that the most important thing in my life is my family. I want to devote them more time and do for them everything I can.
So, today I decided to prepare for a gala dinner Cookie Dough Billionaire Bars. I fell in love with this amazing dessert. It is very amazing dish. I found the picture of this bars, looked at the ingredients and was interested in preparing this festive dessert. As for me this is a good idea to start this New Year.
So, Happy New Year!
I've found this recipe here.


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Discussion in 'General Gallery' started by notelliot, Jun 13, 2006.
sorry about the resize.
Well, no, it doesn't really.
It borders on being a photo abstract even.
Compression did not do this one any good, though I think it was taken at a high ISO and is this noisy, plus you have to count in the surface of whatever it was in which you saw your reflection.
The concept is nice, but I personally am not too fond of the photo. But that is a matter of taste, I should say.
I like it
yeah i do aswell.. perhaps a little blury
it was actually shot through the peep-hole in my door. iso 400, the grain/noise is from the glass of the peep-hole itself. and, after playing with it, i find i like the b+w a lot more:
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text: A fire caused an estimated 30-thousand damages to a Henderson home Sunday afternoon. Officials say it happened just before 6 p.m. on Inness Avenue, near Sunset and Pabco Roads. Battalion Chief Tim McKeever says the blaze started in the home's attic and was quickly put out. The homeowner made it out safely, and a dog and cat were rescued by fire crews. No one was hurt, and the cause is still under investigation. The local Red Cross is helping the homeowner.


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28′ Wide Home: 1545 sq. ft.
30′ Wide Home: 1680 sq. ft.
This Floor Plan Includes:
46″ x 36″ Kitchen window
Kitchen pantry cabinet
Kitchen island with raised snack bar
Linen closet outside Bath #1
Walk-in closet in Bath #2
Fiberglass garden tub/shower in Bath #2
Guest closet
Garage and porch built on site by others (additional charges apply)
Shake siding provided and installed on site by others
Standard front door
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Gutermann Sulky Rayon 40 Box Set 7 Reels x 200m - Candy
A mixed box containing 7 x 200m reels of Gutermann Sulky Rayon 40 machine embroidery & quilting thread.
Pack includes 7 complementing reels.
Gutterman Sulky Rayon is a high quality thread for decorative machine embroidery & quilting. Please don't confuse this beautiful high sheen thread with a sewing thread that is built for construction, this thread is designed to give your embroidery a high sheen attractive finish.
Here at Barnyarns we know all about thread, it's our job!! If you want to know more we have a wonderful educational newsletter all about thread, needles and stabilisers which can be joined free of charge. Go to the home page and click the newsletter link
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Opened 8 years ago
Closed 8 years ago
#7352 closed defect (fixed)
make defense-in-depth memsets work in spite of compilers
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|Tor: 0.2.4.x-final
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In many places in our code, we memset things to zero before leaving a function or freeing memory, in an attempt to limit the damage that could be done by a postfacto information leak. But it appears that compilers like to "helpfully" optimize these out.
I've verified that the Llvm-gcc from the latest OSX does this; I haven't yet had time to check vanilla gccs yet.
Obviously, we should fix this. It is not a vulnerability per se, but if there are information leaks from memory, it could make their impact worse than they would be otherwise. It seems like an 024 issue but I could be persuaded otherwise.
Andrey Karpov pointed this out in a recent article, but I can't realistically copy links on this phone.
Next steps: look at actual compiler output from more compilers; identify portable or platform-specific memset replacements that won't get optimized out
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Change History (7)
comment:1 Changed 8 years ago by
Solar Designer points out OPENSSL_cleanse(), for better or worse. Might be an option for the fallback extra portable version.
comment:2 Changed 8 years ago by
|make defensein-depth memsets work in spite of compilers → make defense-in-depth memsets work in spite of compilers
comment:3 Changed 8 years ago by
|new → needs_review
Sketch fix in branch "bug7352_023" in my public repository. Please review!
comment:4 Changed 8 years ago by
Because people are probably going to get linked here, here's a description of the problem, its severity, and the solution:
o Major bugfixes: - Tor tries to wipe potentially sensitive data after using it, so that if some subsequent security failure exposes Tor's memory, the damage will be limited. But we had a bug where the compiler was eliminating these wipe operations when it decided that the memory was no longer visible to a (correctly running) program, hence defeating our attempt at defense in depth. We fix that by using OpenSSL's OPENSSL_cleanse() operation, which a compiler is unlikely to optimize away. Future versions of Tor may use a less ridiculously heavy approach for this. Fixes bug 7352. Reported in an article by Andrey Karpov.
comment:5 Changed 8 years ago by
To be specific, when this lands in 0.2.4 we should start looking for faster alternatives to OPENSSL_cleanse(). This are likely to be less portable. We should also grep for all the new memset() instances in 0.2.4.
I used memwipe() here not only on stack-allocated stuff that was about to go out-of-scope, but also on heap-allocated stuff that we were about to get freed, since I bet that somebody out there optimizes those out too, or will eventually.
comment:6 Changed 8 years ago by
Updated even more ; mostly with comment fixes and answers to FAQs in the comments.
comment:7 Changed 8 years ago by
|→ fixed
|needs_review → closed
Merged; added a new #7419 to track the "we would like a faster memwipe maybe" ticket; closing this one.


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This page is a summary, from the beginning to the present, of my response to the Makena controversy. It's been an interesting experience having an influence on how a national organization handles a crisis, and I'm hoping that the process to make Makena (or 17P) available to all at-risk mothers continues successfully.
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Can the March of Dimes win back our trust after the Makena debacle?
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