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#16301 new enhancement
Add a fuzzing harness for the torrc file
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It's possible to build tor with afl-fuzz, but it requires a custom test harness to do anything useful.
Over the long term, if tor is refactored into separate libraries, this may become easier.
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comment:1 Changed 5 years ago by
Good idea. More fuzzing!
I think Tor would have to expose its cell parsers and directory documents parsers for this to work nicely. I don't expect afl-fuzzb to ever be able to generate actual Tor traffic.
Maybe we could switch Tor to fuzzing mode using a CLI switch, and then you can just feed it descriptors/consensuses/cell data on stdin or something.
How is other software doing this?
comment:2 Changed 5 years ago by
Most of the software that I've seen fuzzed is already split into libraries which process files or data buffers (think ImageMagick and libjpeg/libpng/...)
When I fuzzed torrc parsing in #14142, I built a stripped-down version of
tor_main which only initialised the data structures required to parse arguments. I did this so that fuzzing would operate at a reasonable speed.
There's also llvm's coverage-guided in-process fuzzing using libFuzzer. It promises to be several orders of magnitude faster than afl-fuzz for small data inputs, as long as the program doesn't maintain (much) state between runs.
However, most of libFuzzer only works on Linux at the moment, so I'd need to set up a VM or VPS on my end for that.
comment:3 Changed 5 years ago by
And the reference for LibFuzzer being Linux-only is:
afl-fuzz isn't great on OS X either, because OS X's
fork is slow. And the CrashReporter slows it down as well. Maybe I should just get a cheap linux box/vm/vps...
comment:4 Changed 5 years ago by
Aim to produce:
- a harness that reads and parses a single file
- a list of known tokens
For each of:
- command-line arguments
- directory requests
- directory replies
- HS subsystem
- (HS) cell parsing
- HSDir/client cache
Without specific AFL dependencies (or conditionalised), as a lot of fuzzers work with files, not function calls or network calls.
[14:15] <teor_> asn, dgoulet: I have plans to work towards fuzzing some parts of tor over the next week or two [14:15] <teor_> do you have a priority area? [14:16] <asn> teor_: great, keep me in the loop. [14:16] <dgoulet> interesting [14:16] <asn> i have done a bit of previous work [14:16] <teor_> I have already done torrc options and found one bug [14:16] <asn> teor_: nice [14:16] <nickm> if you find any horrible security bugs, please send them gpg-encrypted. :) [14:16] <dgoulet> teor_: I would say the HS subsystem but I'm bias :P [14:16] <asn> ehm [14:16] <asn> HS cell parsing would be nice [14:16] <asn> and general cell parsing [14:16] <teor_> And looked at the directory requests, but never actually got to fuzzing them [14:16] <asn> then i guess directory documents [14:17] <dgoulet> pushing the HSDir/client cache to the limit [14:17] <asn> like microdescriptors [14:18] <asn> teor_: i used to do fuzzing with radamsa like this: https://gitorious.org/mytor/mytor/commit/6acef044580057b7496ed4eb67861656a5ca84a6 [14:19] <asn> teor_: super hacky way, i just basically overrode the --verify-config switch [14:19] <asn> teor_: but exposing the parsing functions like this and fuzzing them , i think might be a reasonabe approach [14:19] <asn> or maybe through the control port. depending on how it's easier for afl. [14:19] <dgoulet> if that fuzzing can be integrated in some part of the test suite, that would be epic imo
comment:5 Changed 5 years ago by
There's a very early draft in my branch:
on: https://github.com/teor2345/tor.git
It isn't very useful right now, as it only fuzzes torrc parsing.
And I haven't tested it on Linux yet.
(But that's why I uploaded it to GitHub, so I could merge it on my Linux box.)
comment:6 Changed 5 years ago by
Hmm, and it has a lot of testcase files in it. Maybe we'll want to cut those down. A lot.
comment:7 Changed 5 years ago by
This breaks the
link-handshake/authenticate/cell test on OS X, and the
crypto/ed25519_simple test on Linux (due to
comment:8 Changed 4 years ago by
|Medium → Low
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|new → needs_revision
|Add afl-fuzz instructions to contrib → Add a fuzzing harness for the torrc file
Now we have fuzzing instructions merged into tor, we could rewrite this code to use the libfuzzer/AFL combined interfaces.
comment:9 Changed 3 years ago by
|Tor: very long term → Tor: 0.3.2.x-final
It seems we could so some parts of this with our harness, though if we want an "integration test" style of thing here, we'll need to make it afl-only, since trying to do a whole bunch of torrc responses in one process will fail. Maybe we could go over all of "options_validate" though, since in theory that's not supposed to change state?
comment:10 Changed 3 years ago by
|Tor: 0.3.2.x-final → Tor: unspecified
Mark some needs_revision tickets as unspecified. If/when the revisions happen, they can go back into a live milestone.
comment:11 Changed 3 years ago by
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Disowning tickets I don't intend to work on in the next 6 months.
comment:12 Changed 3 years ago by
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Way back in 2014, I wrote a post on this blog titled: Comfortable, Middle Class, Professional: There Is an App for That. My crystal ball was working well back then, because this prediction is now becoming a reality for many businesses. Digital disruption will continue to impact the entire business landscape. It doesn't matter what industry you work in, the potential for disruption is there. Not convinced? Just, consider how the taxi industry or the short-term vacation rental industry (both traditional service industries) have been disrupted and redefined by Uber and AirBnB.
Such is the nature of the digital revolution, that a whole new raft of industries likely stand to be disrupted in 2016. The best advice is to expect change and be ready to innovate. If technology does disrupt your business in 2016, agility and the desire to change will be vital if you want to survive. Better still, why not set aside a few hours of your working week and set-out to be the disrupting factor yourself? Remember, it's better to focus on a bright future — even if this means making substantial changes in your business — than a glorious past.
Note: Because we like to challenge ourselves at iContact, we actually think disruption is a good thing. With products like iContact Pro (see below) we are proud to be disruptors in our own area of email and social media marketing expertise, bringing affordable, smarter marketing to any business.
Marketing Automation – Get Smarter
Your clients are sophisticated, savvy consumers, don't they deserve equally savvy and sophisticated marketing campaigns? Marketing automation helps you deliver the right message to the right person at the right time, ensuring greater engagement and driving more sales – but it hasn't always been available to marketers operating on smaller budgets. We're going to see 2016 level the email marketing playing field as small and medium-sized businesses begin to go big with marketing automation. iContact is proud to be at the forefront of the marketing automation revolution thanks to iContact Pro - an affordable, powerful, and smarter marketing technology. Make it your New Year's resolution to become a smarter marketer and test drive iContact Pro today.
Social Media – Increasingly Making Businesses More Human
Because people buy from people they like and trust, social media continues to dismantle the walls between businesses and their customers. Businesses that fail to listen and engage with their audience on a human level via social media, will increasingly appear disconnected and even arrogant. While tracking social media ROI remains an elusive challenge for many businesses, it is not impossible. Social media is no longer a novelty investment based on the perceived threat that "everyone else is doing it."
Social media is a legitimate technology; if planned and executed carefully, it can enhance almost every aspect of your business, from customer services and PR/marketing, to product development and competitive analysis. Social media technologies like Twitter's live video broadcasting service, Periscope, will increasingly put your employees, senior management, and paid brand ambassadors in front of your customers. Setting clear boundaries and building an open environment based on trust is vital if your organization is to succeed in the social age.
Note: I personally believe technologies like Periscope will change the way businesses present ideas and engage in conversations with their target audiences. Live video broadcasting has the opportunity to disrupt the webinar and online meeting industry. It's more convenient, less expensive, more agile and fits in perfectly with your mobile/social media strategies. Will Periscope be big news in 2016? I like to think so.
2016 – A Time for Fun
All work and no play makes Jack (or Jill) a dull marketer. Great technology will do little to improve the lot of an uncreative marketer and let's not forget, marketing is a creative industry. Therefore, I predict the very best marketers in 2016 will invest a little extra time and effort into ensuring their creative muscles remain in shape. Because creative inspiration will not come from staring at a blank screen or pouring over a spreadsheet, we need to cut loose every now and again and have a little fun.
Get up from your desk and speak to colleagues and clients, read more and seek inspiration away from your office or immediate environment. It's a great time to work in marketing. We have the technology and tools to ensure our efforts are successful and appreciated. Knowing you are good at your job is key to enjoying your professional life. So let's look to find the perfect balance between knowledge, creativity and technology and kick start 2016 the right way. With so much great stuff going on, how can you not be having fun?
What does 2016 have in store for your marketing? Share your comments below.


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general to prosecute the war with the utmost vigor against all who are in arms against the Government, it is equally his aim to inspire confidence in the loyal inhabitants of this State, and to assure others of protection and immunity if they return to their allegiance.
When necessaries are taken along the route of the Army, it will be by the proper officers, under orders only from the commanding general or generals of divisions, and will be receipted for and the owners in due time paid. But plundering and marauding, doubly disgraceful in soldiers, whose duty is to protect the persons and property of their countrymen, are declared by the Army Regulations to be crimes of such enormity, as to admit of no remission of the terrible penalty decreed by the military law for offenses of this nature.
It is therefore strictly forbidden to take private property from any person, for any purpose whatever, except by authority of a general officer; to enter any dwelling occupied or unoccupied, unless accompanied by a commissioned officer; to fire a gun or pistol in camp or on the march, or to leave the ranks upon any pretense without the order or permission of the company commander.
This requirement is to be enforced amongst all those who accompany the baggage and field trains, as well as with those who march in the columns.
II. As a habitual practice during the campaign, the troops will be required to turn out at the reveille roll-call under arms, and stand to arms fully equipped and ready for service. After roll-call the arms and accouterments will be inspected by a company officer. The cartridges in the boxes will be counted and the men held to answer, and if necessary be punished, for any expenditure of ammunition not properly accounted for.
III. All commanding officers will be held responsible for the strict execution of this order.
By order of Major-General Fremont:
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
WASHINGTON, D. C., October 21, 1861.
SIR: I have the honor to submit the report requested in your letter of the 19th instant.*
We arrived at Saint Louis, as you are aware, at 2.30 a. m. October 11. After breakfast rode to Benton Barracks, above the city. On the street leading to the camp passed a small field work in course of construction. Found the camp of great extent, with extensive quarters, constructed of rough boards. Much has been said of the large sums expended in their erection, but some one mentioned that General McKinstry, principal quartermaster, who made the disbursements, gave the cost at $15,000. If so, it was judicious. The actual cost should be ascertained. General Curtis was in command. Force present, 140 officers, 3,338 men--principally detachments, except the First Iowa Cavalry, 34 officers, 904 men, having horses, but without equipments.
General Curtis said of General Fremont that he found no difficulty in having access to him, and when he presented business connected with his command, it was attended to. General F. never consulted him on
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Electric speed world record smashed
The world record for the fastest electric motorcycle has been broken in Yorkshire.
Riding Nottingham University's Isle of Man TT zero bike in windy conditions at the Straightliners ACU/FIM World Speed Records event at Elvington, Zef Eisenberg reached a spectacular 197mph at the fastest point of his run and achieved an average kilometre speed of 185mph.
The choice of bike was significant for Eisenberg because it was previously ridden to three consecutive podium finishes at the Isle of Man TT by his MADMAX teammate Daley Mathison. After Daley's tragic death at this year's TT, Eisenberg promised Daley's widow Natalie that he would break the record on the bike as a tribute.
Commenting in a Facebook post, a delighted Eisenberg said: "I cannot explain how happy I am with this electric bike designed by the students of Nottingham University, led by the amazing Professor Miquel Gimeno-Fabra. I wore Daley Mathison's 'daisy' special knee sliders for all the runs. I felt Daley ride the bike to victory with me. I promised I would make Daley's bike a world record bike and that has been achieved."
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text: Posted 8-31-2018 | Filed under Frequently Asked Questions | Comments (0)With customer service being such a strong focus here at Earthtech Products, we often receive detailed questions pertaining to all categories of solar power. This week we would like to spotlight Solar Lighting and answer some of the most common questions we have received. We find that educating the community not only assists us in providing fantastic service, but helps our clients feel more comfortable and confident in their purchases. What is a Main Advantage of Outdoor Solar Lighting? One of the most attractive features of solar lighting is self-sufficiency. As long as your desired area of installation receives direct sunlight for the better part of the day, it will most likely be a perfect option for solar lighting. One can easily avoid spending thousands of dollars running electric lines and operation costs, with an affordable and effective solar fixture solution. How long do Solar Lights Operate for? With solar power being more popular than ever, it is quite easy to find fixtures that operate for as long as is needed. The average light fixture in all major categories of solar lighting (Spot, Flood, Lamp post, Security, etc.) feature an operation time of 10-12+ hours. Many commercial fixtures can even be upgraded to accommodate any required run time. Can I use my solar lights in the winter? You most certainly can. Due to shorter daylight hours in the winter time you may see shorter run times. However, as long as the fixtures are receiving enough direct sunlight (6-8 hours), you will still see similar operation. Many solar fixtures feature a �low power� option designed specifically for low light and winter month conditions. My Solar Fixture recently stopped illuminating, what may be causing this? The most common cause of a drop-in performance is lack of sunlight due to poor weather. If you have recently had less than normal sunlight hours, simply turn your fixture to the �Off� position and allow it to recharge for 2-3 Sunny days. This will allow that internal battery to fully recharge and operate as normal. If this does not provide a solution, you may need to replace the battery. Most solar fixtures will require a replacement battery after 1-3 years from date of purchase. How do I know which Solar Lighting Fixture will work for me? There are many things to consider when choosing a proper solar fixture. First, you want to identify what you are looking to illuminate. Do you require functional or ambient lighting? Are you looking to illuminate a focal point or a general area? Next, you need to determine what color temperature and brightness you require. These are measured in Lumens (Brightness) and Kelvin Range (Color temperature). 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We've finally reached the month of June and Paradiso 2016 is right around the corner. If you're still in need of tickets, USC Events has plenty available for sale and many of their media partners are announcing the free tickets contest winners here in the next 2 weeks or so.
This year we've improved our giveaway with free clothes from Midnight Raver Clothing along with a total of 4 passes thanks to USC Events. Every year a good amount of people hit us up asking for the ultimate Paradiso plug but we're just not able to take care of everyone.
If you've already entered our contest, head over to the other sites I've listed below to increase your chances of seeing Bassnectar, Dillon Francis and many more out at the Gorge.
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A horse is a horse of course, but he can't be a plaintiff and sue his neglectful owner - which is apparently something that needed to be said.
A judge in Oregon tossed out the lawsuit filed on behalf of a horse named Justice (yes, you read that right) against his owner over allegations of animal neglect on Tuesday.
Washington County Circuit Court Judge John Knowles issued his decision saying the lawsuit brought by the Animal Legal Defense Fund will not be allowed to proceed based on the fact the horse was a "non-human animal."
"The court grants with prejudice defendant's motion to dismiss based on a lack of standing for Justice the horse," the ruling stated. "The court finds that a non-human animal such as Justice lacks the legal status or qualifications necessary for the assertion of legal rights and duties in a court of law."
In a blog post on the ADLF's website, they explain how the lawsuit came about and why they were suing Justice's former owner after a neighbor spotted the horse looking underfed and emaciated.
The neighbor called Oregon Horse Rescue, asking them to help the clearly suffering horse. A few days later, Justice's then-owner, at the urging of this neighbor, took the horse to be examined by a vet. Justice was transferred to another facility for urgent hospitalization.
Thanks to the extended neglect, Justice needed a lot of care, and the veterinarian bills began piling up.
Justice was 300 pounds underweight and afflicted with lice and rain rot, a skin infection common in neglected horses. His genitals were severely injured due to frostbite and, despite treatment, may still require partial amputation.
The ADLF attempted to sue Justice's owner, Gwendolyn Vercher, for $100,000 in economic damages and future costs for the care on the horse's behalf.
Vercher called the lawsuit "outrageous" in an interview with ABC News. She pleaded guilty to first degree animal neglect in July 2017. Per her plea agreement, Vercher agreed to pay restitution to Sound Equine Options, the rescue organization that took the horse in, for costs associated with the horse's care prior to July 6, 2017.
The judge said in the ruling that the case would open up a "flood" of lawsuits filed by "animals."
"There are profound implications of a judicial finding that a horse, or any non-human animal for that matter, is a legal entity that has the legal right to assert a claim in a court of law," the court wrote. "Such a finding would likely lead to a flood of lawsuits whereby non-human animals could assert claims we now reserve just for humans and human creations such as business and other entities."
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text: Private label products are those items or commodities that are produced by an external manufacturer but sold under the name of a retailer's brand. The retailer here decides on the ingredients used in the product, it's packaging and how the label will appear. In the MENA region and particularly in the UAE, the private label industry has lots of room for expansion with total private label sales equal to only 10% of all grocery value. Private Label and Licensing Middle East – part of Gulfood's stable of B2B events – aims to capitalize on the recent growth and anticipated boom of private labeling in Dubai and UAE, and the wider GCC.


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Lots of find when taking a look at designer bed linen that the costs are a little bit more than the common duvets cover or sheets. Designer bed linen does tend to cost a little bit more, but numerous want to pay that added cost for the look and feel that they prefer. In many cases, interior decoration is extremely important and for that reason using designer items is likewise extremely important.
The matter with down comforter sets, no matter of whether constructed of Duck or maybe Goose down is usually that they could lead to concerns with people who are at threat of allergic reactions, that is especially crystal clear with those who're hypersensitive to goose or maybe duck down as well as feathers. Because of that for anybody who is afflicted by this matter what specifically are you choices to maybe goose down comforter sets?
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These sets offer a wonderful impression without a huge investment. You can commonly purchase a set of around 6 pieces consisting of pillow cases and sheets along with the cover. Most of high street stores have a large range of sets at various costs and this is among the main advantages of going with this material kind.
Since this is a special event, you ought to choose king sized sheets and devices which are stunning and pleasing to the eyes. If you are able to manage it, you should make use of laced sheets with detailed floral styles. Such sheets will give your bed a sophisticated, clean and fresh look. If you are on a budget, just choose bedding with lovely colors and charming designs like stylish roses and hearts in deep red or burgundy.
Not everybody can make the most of quality down filled bedding. You could dislike it. This is where option down can be found in. It is the very best choice for allergy victims. This bedding will be easy to keep clean. You can easily look after it. It will keep you warm and look good in all kinds of bedroom decor. It could be a little heaver than a down comforter.
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Silk resting items are really lightweight, smooth and soft. So, it enables the body to move into it comfortably. Silk drapes over the body and eliminates single points of pressure and enhances the quality and comfort of sleep. As they are light, comforters put less pressure on the bones and joints.
Pink kid bedding sets are the easiest to discover in the current market and these are the ones that are available in a variety of designs and they absolutely are available in a lot of styles that you can pick from.
Also seeing your regional bedding or outlet store is among the methods to get good deals on designer bedding via the its sales. You will find if you do not get to the store early you are most likely to miss out on some actually excellent bargains, and the unique ensemble you are looking for.
Do People Actually Need New Sheets?
No doubt, silk king sized sheets sets offer a variety of wellness benefits but at the very same time, they provide a classy want to your bedroom area. They are readily available in a selection of designs, themes, patterns and colors to include an appeal to the entire bed area. A bewitching atmosphere is definitely going to make an individual feel elated. This will permit him/her to sleep in full convenience.
Then once again, exactly what could be more extravagant than 100 % Mulberry silk as a filling for a duvet? Silk duvets are offered in 2 weights, first of all the 200g summertime weight equivalent to a 4 tog which is best for hot summertime nights or for those who choose to be kept cool. Secondly there is the 'all seasons' 400g weight equivalent to an 8 tog which is perfect for many people throughout the year, light enough for summertime and warm enough for winter season in a centrally heated house. For versatility, the light silk duvet could be buttoned together with the 'all seasons' weight silk duvet, for included heat in winter season. Mulberry silk duvets even come complete with a slightly examination zip, discretely stitched into them, merely so the buyer could check the long white silk fibers!
For instance, one set may cost more cash, but it can in fact come with less products. In a lot of the sets you need to be able to find a comforter, shams, pillow cases and fitted and flat sheets. Naturally, as pointed out previously, this will differ from one set to another so it is extremely vital to see to it that you are carefully assessing all your alternatives to see to it that you are going to be happy with exactly what you wind up with.
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Examine the thread matter in your fabrics. The higher it is, the softer it will be. This matter refers to the quantity of threads in one square inch of fabric. Your king sized sheets will maintain its shape much better, with a greater thread matter. The power fill is the overall space that the filling occupies. Some will be more dense. The even more space that the filling can occupy, the much better it will insulate. Try to find a power fill of 500 or higher.
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There are a couple other options that duvets are made from. Bamboo is among the fabrics made use of frequently in duvets. Bamboo duvets are extremely soft and made with eco friendly products. These duvets will normally be on the more expensive side. Silk is someone else option, however is extremely expensive. Silk will supply the smoothest and softest feel. Polyester is also made use of regularly. Polyester duvets are typically the most economical. There is a big range in polyester duvets to pick from.
Why pick this product? You must opt for this kind of product as it is both affordable and comfortable. It's hardwearing, easily offered and you can get it in an array of great designs, sizes and patterns. For an extra touch of course you can opt for a set with a silk or satin weaving for decor.
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Given that the bedroom is where you charge your battery, it is very important that the area be one that really speaks to your senses. One will choose king sized sheets that attract them; bed pillows will be the right firmness for your comfort. Everyone needs a various pillow to develop the best sleeping environment for them; which is why there are numerous different kinds of pillows for sale. Support pillows provide cervical support in numerous sleeping positions. Memory foam pillows are ending up being a growing number of popular. Made from shredded memory foam, this kind of pillow really helps relieve back and neck discomfort.
Tencel is also very simple to look after and can be washed at anything around 60 degrees therefore this makes it the perfect material for those with allergies and for hotels where hygiene is a big issue. This simple care material dries out very rapidly as we've formerly pointed out. Of course, in the case of pillows, Tencel is outstanding as it permits wonderful air flow around the head therefore enhances coolness and convenience when resting. This soft material is encouraging but offers a soft comfy sleep, making an ideal alternative to other pillows with various fillings. When again it can be washed at around 60 degrees.
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If you are searching for fresh new look, you might want to try a few of the range of options offered for bedding. From the designer planning to a few of the specialty items, you will find what you are searching for rather swiftly. The numerous websites that are offered online and there are numerous other options in retail stores will assist you in your quest.
Another wonderful aspect of these sets is that it has the typical basic size that is frequently available in dormitory. Nevertheless, simply to be sure, confirm this with the college dorm. In addition, you can also decide to purchase these online. So if they require a brand-new set, you can purchase it online and have it straight delivered to your child's or kid's dormitory. This saves them the inconvenience of heading out to discover a set or having to await you to send them the money to purchase one.
Eiderdown is considered to be, certainly, the most refined along with the softest of all the downs. Eiderdown is really a greatly-sought after compound and therefore the demand is considerably greater than the actual supply. Bed comforters crafted from Icelandic eiderdown market for massive cost inside economies such as Japan and Germany.
The baffle box is discovered just in quality comforters. It is the square or diamond shaped patterns sewed on the comforter. They avoid the down from moving around and clumping to one side or corner. This offers the very best air flow.
Choose comforters with a high thread-count for an extra-soft feel. Color collaborating the comforters with the upholstered headboards would provide you a bedroom that is not only a treat for the eyes but is likewise produces a space that is well balanced and exudes comfort. Let your bedroom show your character by developing the ideal mix of the right upholstered headboards and comforters.
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Measure the size: Buying the right size of comforters is extremely important for you would not want to wind up buying the incorrect size for your bed. Do not forget to determine the size of your bed, prior to you set foot to any house establishment, its length and width. As soon as you are currently inside the establishment, try to request for the help sales agent and show him/her your measurements so that you can get the right size king sized sheets that you need.


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Please join us for a presentation by Dr. Quan Nguyen, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Educational Data Science at the University of Michigan School of Information, on January 17 in the LINK Research Lab (12:30-1:30pm). Dr. Nguyen will speak on using temporal analytics to detect inconsistencies between learning design and student engagement. Lunch will be provided!
More information and RSVP available at https://linkresearchlab.org/events/guest-speakers/quan-nguyen/
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Side-by-Side Stacked and Side-by-Side Full-Stacked Bar series are now available for both 2D and 3D charting (click image to see larger version):
You can now create text or image annotations anchored to a chart, pane, or series point. You can fully customize their layout, positioning and appearance by using centralized access and management via the chart's repository.
As you can see in the following screenshot, end-users can easily move, resize and rotate annotation items.
You can now change legend marker appearance by customizing marker colors, fill style, size, visibility, and specifying a custom marker image. You can additionally customize font, color and visibility of legend text using event handlers.
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This is great news... When will it run an Azure?
more great stuff...excellent work DX! Azure should be a requirement.
Great features, but I am missing the one that I need most:
The capability in pie charts for multi-line labels (that wrap when they become to large - this is when they start making the chart really tiny)? That is something needed desperately and supported by most other charting packages.
Sweet! I love to see new ASP dashboarding stuff.
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We're into November and with that comes thoughts of the (hopefully) amazing winter ahead! Consider this your guide to prepping for a great ski season. You'll also find the tentative opening dates for the local resorts, in case you were wondering!
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My tumble dryer failed at a weeken and I found that there were no local stockists of the part I required. They all quoted around the same price for the element assembly plus extra for the pair of thermostats which I didn't know whether I would need or not since it was only the element which had obviously failed. Yourspares were quicker on delivery and cheaper than my local shops so I place the order and even though it was a Saturday the part arrived the following Wednesday and included the 'stats so I "saved" a further £20-25. Well done.
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Thousands of people gathered at Church Square in Pretoria yesterday for the National Day of Action march organised by opposition political parties.
By 10am' people of different political views and races had arrived with the majority of people are dressed in EFF shirts. The IFP' UDM' DA and ACDP also arrived in their numbers as the day progressed. EFF leager, CIC Julius Sello Malema addressed the early risers motivating them to march in unity for one purpose – to unseat the current President, Jacob Zuma.
A mock coffin' bearing Zuma's name and draped in the ANC flag' was hoisted by some protesters. The square went silent as the national anthem was sung' many stopping in their tracks to raise a hand to their hearts as they sang.


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By ED & BETTY BIITTIG
This Friday, June 30th is racing photographer, John Grady's 87th birthday and his son Chris is holding the celebration at Albany-Saratoga. With the help of historian, Bob Novak, there will be thousands of John's photos on display at the track for fans to browse and many will be for sale.
John has been struggling with Dementia for the past few years and with the help of Andrea Johnson (Ronnie's mom), was able to stay in his home until recently when he moved to Brookdale Dementia Care Facility in Niskayuna. John's wish has always been to get his photos to the racing community, "they're no good sitting in boxes," John has said many times. Fans are encouraged to visit with John on Friday and browse through the thousands of photos dating back to the late 1950's. All proceeds from the sale of the photos will go to the Dementia Society.
John began his racing photography career in the late fifties when he began helping track photographer, Irv Conran at Menands Speedway. He gained his first track photographer position at Utica Rome Speedway in 1961 under track builder and promoter, Joe Lesik. When Lesik sold Utica Rome he built Albany Saratoga and John followed in 1965. With the endorsement of NASCAR Modified Champion at the time, Rene Charland, John was given the track photographer job at the new track in Malta. This is where John became famous among racing photographers when he captured the famous Rene Charland fire in 1966. Ed Flemke ran into the fire to save Charland.
When C. J.Richards took over Albany-Saratoga John stayed on as track photographer and by that time the rest of the Grady family got involved with his wife Sondra and son Chris running the novelty stand. John moved to Fonda for a year in 1979 and then to Lebanon Valley where his grab bag photos became one of the track's most popular selling items. John returned to Fonda to work with his son, Chris who ran the novelty stand, selling photos and other racing novelties. John was there for 15 years.
John earned a living as a teacher at Niskayuna School District from 1963-1987. John also wrote a racing column in the Daily Gazette for ten years while also being track photographer. He was inducted into the New York State Stock Car Hall of Fame in 2004.
John has many friends in racing and is known for his many stories and great sense of humor. Stop by and visit with him this Friday at Albany Saratoga and celebrate the birthday of this local racing treasure.
Although we didn't get much racing in this weekend (we visited relatives in Buffalo) we did get to Afton last Wednesday for Brett Deyo's Afton Action 50. It was a night of high's and low's for some drivers. Andy Bachetti for one. Although he is currently the most winning driver at Afton on Wednesday his luck was not with him. He had problems qualifying and needed a provisional to get in the show. During the feature he spun around in turns three and four and had to restart from the rear. He did all he could to get back to the front but had to settle for fifth at the checker. Allison Ricci made the trip with high hopes of continuing her great season but the cards did not fall her way. Her heat race was loaded with the likes of Billy Decker, Mike Mahaney and Ryan Godown. Allison did not make the cut and you could see the disappointment on her face as she responded with, "I need a big block." The happiest driver of the night was Stewart Friesen who won his heat and started 12th in the feature. Taking the lead on lap 36, he went on to take home $5100 for his victory in the Afton Action 50.
When we go to a track that we do not attend regularly we try and talk with a driver we are not familiar with and on Wednesday we spoke with the driver of a great looking No. 14 Sportsman, Kailee DiMories a regular at Thunder Mountain where she has two second place finishes this season. Kailee has been racing in one form or another for the past eleven years. She began her career in Micro Rods before moving to XXL's and then to Sportsman three years ago. Kailee says she enjoys her time behind the wheel and came to Afton for the first time on Wednesday to try her luck. She said everyone treats her well and the better drivers have no problem racing with a girl. Wednesday was a tough night for Kailee, she finished out of the top ten. We commend her for being there and trying a new track.
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About Playground
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Co-founders Emma Colbeck and Jess Knowles met while hanging out with their kids in an East London playground. With successful pre-parenthood careers in fashion and media, the new-found friends decided to get stuck back in and launch Playground. The fashion and lifestyle brand brings like-minded folk together to celebrate all aspects of family life, bringing streetwear to the playground and back home again in time for bed.
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We also want our kids to grow up to be decent humans, so that's the behaviour we try to model. All of our products are made in ethical factories; places with good working conditions, where people both earn a living wage and have their rights respected. As we flourish, our plan is to give back to our community by working with charities that help children and the environment. We'll tell you more as this develops.
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Hi everyone!
It's the final day of Digital Dozen vampy week! I've made it through my first week with the group and it's been a lot of fun. The other bloggers in this group are really talented, I'm looking forward to future DD weeks already!
I decided to finish off the week with something bolder. As you can see, I'm back to the red and black, this time with added silver. The red and black glitter was one of my first thoughts to use for this theme. As you can see, it's been well used in the past as well!
I wanted to go full out with the glitter, Sinful Colors Unwrap Me, so I decided to sponge it on. Cleanup was a bit of a nightmare, but worth it, I think! I stamped over it with Tip Top Armourplate and different images from one of my favourite plates, BP-L 008 (reviewed here).
I might not wear red or black polish as much as other shades, but I always have loved them together! So we've reached the end of vampy week – which look was your favourite?


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Using Data More Effectively to Address the Social Determinants of Health
Healthcare organizations looking to cut costs and improve patient care are increasingly exploring how the conditions in which people live and work contribute to long-term outcomes.
Research now indicates that the social determinants of health (SDOHs), such as housing stability, access to transportation, and psycho-social safety, have an outsized impact on a patient's ability to engage with the healthcare system and follow treatment plans for chronic and acute conditions.
Yet healthcare systems are still struggling to understand their patients' challenges and how to connect individuals with the support they need. (more…)


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UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2019 Result: Union Public Service Commission has declared the result of the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2019 which was conducted by UPSC from 20th September to 29th September 2019. Candidates can check their result of the above mentioned examination at UPSC official website https://upsconline.nic.in/
The candidates who have qualified the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2019 have to appear for Personality Test (Interview) for selection to the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service and other Central Services (Group 'A' and Group 'B').
The Personality Tests (Interviews) of the candidates are likely to commence in the month of February 2020, which will be held in the Office of the Union Public Service Commission at Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069. The e-Summon Letters of Personality Tests (Interviews) of the candidates will be made available from 27th January 2020, which may be downloaded from the Commission's Website https://www.upsc.gov.in & https://www.upsconline.in.


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In less than an hour, Juventus will host AC Milan at the Allianz Stadium, resting a few key players are they are safe at the top of the league. The away side, on the other hand, will be looking to get something out of the game after a poor run recently and even a draw would do them well.
Gattuso's side haven't won in three games, and they most likely won't win tonight either. However, with Lazio and Atalanta being just behind them in the race for the top four spots, they will be looking to get snatch one point in Turin.
A tough task, even though Juventus will do without Alex Sandro, Chiellini and Pjanic from start. Furthermore, the likes of Douglas Costa and Ronaldo are injured.


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Hoteliers slam VAT rate hike in Budget as major jolt to tourism sector
The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) has expressed its deep disappointment at the increase in the tourism VAT rate to 13.5% announced by Minister Donohoe as part of Budget 2019.
Matt O'Connor, Chair of the IHF Midlands branch said the increase is a serious jolt to the tourism industry in Ireland and represents a reckless failure to recognise its economic potential and importance, particularly to rural Ireland.
Mr O'Connor urged the Minister to defer the increase until there is clarity over Brexit and to allow existing contracts for group bookings to be completed as prices are already agreed.
"Ireland will now have a higher tourism VAT rate than 26 countries in Europe with which we compete.
"We are already a very high cost economy by international standards so it is astonishing that the Government is now imposing additional taxes on tourists and making our country less attractive as a destination."
"Have no doubt, this increase will hurt tourism across the country but rural businesses will be hit the hardest.
"Regional businesses will bear the brunt, as about €300m of the €466m in additional taxes will be taken from the rural economy, which has been slower to recover from the economic crisis. This is a devastating blow for the many tourism businesses that struggle to break even or stay open outside the peak season."
Mr O'Connor said the industry is already facing enormous difficulties due to the uncertainty around Brexit and weakened Sterling.
"UK tour operators, for example, represent up to 30 per cent of the business for many hotels in Dublin and across the country. This business is highly competitive, with Irish hoteliers competing internationally.
"Margins are slim and vulnerable to any price fluctuation. With bookings made up to two years in advance, prices in many cases are already contracted, meaning hoteliers will have no choice but to pick up the cost of this VAT increase. For some, it may wipe out their margin altogether," he said.
Mr O'Connor acknowledged the Government's foresight in introducing the 9% VAT rate in 2011. "The Government recognised the tourism industry's ability to deliver on jobs across the country and we delivered, year after year, creating over 65,000 new jobs.
"We achieved this by providing a quality product, high levels of service and competing internationally for business every day.
"Today the tourism industry supports over 235,000 jobs in every county and town, over 70% of which are outside Dublin, generating over €2 billion in taxes for the exchequer each year.
"It is deeply disappointing and frustrating that despite the strong response of the tourism industry to the 9% activation measure, it's economic contribution and potential is no longer of importance to Government policy.
"We understand that Government needs to raise taxes to pay for many social demands on the exchequer.
"However, we have argued that the best way to generate the additional funds needed for public services is to support growth in those business sectors, such as tourism, which are contributing.
"Time and again, tourism has shown itself to be one of the most effective ways to spread economic prosperity throughout the country and its successful recovery demonstrated its potential. The short-term budget fix will have long-term implications for an important indigenous export industry and rural Ireland in particular."
Commenting on the VAT report published by Department of Finance during the summer, Mr O'Connor said that it failed to take account fully the benefits of tourism to the regions or the serious risks associated with Brexit.
"It also lacked balance, basing much of its analysis on Irish household spending patterns while choosing to ignore that the vast majority (80%) of revenue generated by tourism comes from out of state visitors " he concluded.
He called for an immediate introduction of a Tourism Satellite Account within the Central Statistics Office (CSO) to provide a full analysis of the economic activity in the Tourism industry and how much it contributes to each county throughout the country.
"It will also provide independent verification to assist those who rely on the National Accounts, where tourism is not identified, to inform their deliberations on taxation and economic policy."


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The large kernel Andean corn known as choclo has a nutty, chewy taste and is slightly less sweet than North American corn. Choclo is often paired with queso fresco as a snack in South America or served as a side dish with a savory chile cheese sauce.
This recipe is a North American take on that delicious choclo and cheese combination. If you can find frozen Andean choclo at your local Latin food market, you'll enjoy its unique taste in this rich, cheesy dish. This casserole would make a great Thanksgiving side dish, as it represents indigenous local flavors with a North American casserole-style presentation.
- 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen choclo kernels
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon aji panca paste (or 2 teaspoons minced chile pepper)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
- 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese (grated)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Steps to Make It
Gather the ingredients.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the frozen corn. Cook the corn until it is just tender, but still chewy, about 5 to 8 minutes.
Drain corn and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, sauté the minced onion, cumin, and aji panca paste in the butter over medium heat, until the onion is soft and fragrant.
Add the flour and stir for a minute or two, then whisk in the milk. Continue to stir until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
Remove from heat and stir in the cream cheese, queso fresco, and 1/4 cup of the cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly butter or grease an oven-proof casserole dish.
Stir the cooked corn into the cheese sauce, then place the mixture into the casserole.
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and the mozzarella cheese over the top of the corn.
Heat casserole in the oven until the cheese is melted and the corn is bubbly.
Serve and enjoy!
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