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Hack an Android App: Finding Forensic Artifacts
In this Android tutorial, you'll learn the basics of forensic analysis by hacking into devices and extracting data from private files and databases. By Kolin Stürt.
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Hack an Android App: Finding Forensic Artifacts
25 mins
- Getting Started
- Extracting Data From a Real Device
- Examining Installed Apps on a Device
- Extracting Data From a Package
- Extracting Data From the Emulator
- Examining SharedPreferences
- Examining Other Files
- Analyzing Databases
- Recovering Deleted Data
- Reverse Engineering
- Understanding Bytecode
- Using Reverse Engineering Tools
- Obfuscating Code
- Working With Locked Devices
- Rooting and Unlocking the Bootloader
- Bypassing the Lock Screen
- Where to Go From Here?
In this Android tutorial, you'll learn the basics of forensic analysis by hacking into devices and extracting data from private files and databases.
So you've just completed your app and you're ready to release it. However, you're storing some user credentials and some code you want to keep secret, and you're not sure if your app is secure enough.
How can you check? It's time to take a look from the outside to see what vulnerabilities are lurking, as you learn how to hack an Android app. So put on your forensic examiner's hat!
The purpose of this tutorial is to help you become a security-conscious app developer. It's also an introduction for anyone interested in pursuing the area of mobile forensics.
During the process, you'll learn how to:
- Access an app's private data.
- Analyze databases.
- Reverse engineer code.
Since dealing with a variety of devices is a tutorial in and of itself, you'll use the Pixel XL API Q Emulator to start with the basics.
Getting Started
Download and unzip the materials for this tutorial using the Download Materials button at the top or bottom of this page. You'll notice this tutorial only has a final project. That's because the scenario is that you've finished your project and you're now focused on extracting the data.
Open and run the starter project in Android Studio 3.3.0 or higher to see what you'll work with.
You'll use a sample app called Snitcher, which lets users send anonymous tips about crimes to law enforcement. OK, it doesn't really send the information to law enforcement. But this kind of app gives you plenty of motivation for privacy.
You'll see a simple sign-up screen. Once you enter a password and choose SIGN UP, you'll need to enter that password when you launch the app in the future.
After that step, you'll get a list of wrongdoings to report. Oh wait, all the reports are for animals! Well, who doesn't want to protect a furry friend from harm?
Tap an entry in the list to proceed to the reporting screen:
Explore the project in Android Studio. In order to get the SQLite database code & logic out of the way, the project uses a library called Room to store the reports.
If you'd like to know more about SQLite and Room, see our Data Persistence With Room tutorial.
Extracting Data From a Real Device
You'll start off with an example walk-through for a real device. This will give you a sense of the process and the complications you'll encounter along the way.
You won't be able to follow along in this section unless you have a rooted device, so read through it instead of trying it on your own device. That is, unless you fancy rooting devices for fun. :]
Examining Installed Apps on a Device
One of the simplest things to do with ADB is to list the apps installed on a device.
adb shell #1
pm list packages -f #2
- The first command starts the adb shell, letting you run commands on the device.
- The second line lists the installed packages on the device.
You should see a long list of installed packages on the device. If you've installed the Snitcher app on your device, you should see a similar line in your output:
Here, com.raywenderlich.android.snitcher is the Snitcher app's package name.
Extracting Data From a Package
Once you've found the package you're looking for (in this case com.raywenderlich.android.snitcher), try to see if you can run the app over adb to extract data with the correct permissions.
It's easy to retrieve data from apps that allow external install locations or that save data to public areas, but in most cases, you'll need to get at the data that's in the private storage area.
On some versions, you can access the private storage of debuggable versions of the app:
adb shell
adb exec-out run-as com.raywenderlich.android.snitcher cat databases/reports-db > reports-db
Here, you're using run-as to execute commands with the same permissions as the app.
If that doesn't work, you can also try to change file permissions or use the adb pull command:
adb shell
run-as com.raywenderlich.android.snitcher #1
chmod 666 databases/reports-db #2
cp /data/data/com.raywenderlich.android.snitcher/databases/reports-db /sdcard/ #3
run-as com.raywenderlich.android.snitcher
chmod 600 databases/reports-db #4
adb pull /sdcard/reports-db . #5
Here's what's going on inside this code:
- Tells adb to execute commands with the same app permissions.
- Executes chmod, which allows you to change file permissions. The permission 666 means all users can read and write to the file.
- Copies a reports-db file to sdcard, which is a public area of the device.
- Executes chmod again to reset the file permissions. Permission 600 means only the owner (the app) can read and write to the file.
- Now that you've put the file in a public area, this copies the file from the device to your working directory of your computer.
And just like that, you've got a copy of an app's local database on your computer.
But many devices disable these features for security reasons. If that's the case, the next thing you'd look to is a device backup. Device backups can include the APKs as well as the private data for each app:
adb backup -apk -shared com.raywenderlich.android.snitcher
Here, you use the backup command to write an archive of the app and its data to the working directory of your computer. The default filename is backup.adb.
Feel free to experiment and do research if you're comfortable doing so on a test device. But for the sake of time and safety, this tutorial will use the Android Emulator to skip to the next step.
Extracting Data From the Emulator
Now that you have access to the file system of a device, it's time to extract the data. Build and run the app in the emulator, then go ahead and make a report.
On the report screen, fill in the details and tap the SEND REPORT button. In Android Studio, select View ▸ Tool Windows ▸ Device File Explorer then choose Emulator Pixel_XL_API_Q in the drop-down:
Here are some locations where Android keeps important data:
- All apps store user data in the /data/data directory.
- You can find a list of apps on the device at /data/system/packages.list.
- You can see when you last used an app at /data/system/package-usage.list.
- The OS stores Wi-Fi connection information, such as a list of access points, at /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf.
WhatsApp stores their messages in /databases/msgstore.db. Forensic companies take advantage of that to backup the database and recover messages.
Knowing where apps store information also makes it easy to look for artifacts or to undelete data. In the case of WhatsApp, forensic examiners have been able to recover deleted messages that their users thought were gone for good.
To try your hand at saving Snitcher's data to your device, navigate to /data/data. You'll see a list of all the packages:
Find the com.raywenderlich.android.snitcher entry:
Right click on it and choose Save As…:
Save the file to a location on your computer and open it to view its contents. You'll see important directories such as:
- shared_prefs
- files
- databases
Examining SharedPreferences
Open the MyPrefs.xml file inside the shared_prefs folder. You'll notice at least one entry with a timestamp. Score!
Timestamps are very important to any kind of forensic or criminal investigation, since they give you evidence of the user doing something at a particular time!
Examining Other Files
Now, select the users.dat file in the files directory.
Android serializes objects in a specific record format, but you can still search for strings using the strings utility, which is already included in Mac and Linux.
In the terminal, type strings and a space followed by the path to the users.dat file. After you press space, you can drag the users.dat file into the terminal window to populate the path. Press enter and you'll get an output of items.
If you are using Windows, you can download the strings utility.
Upon looking at the output, you'll see extrat followed by nameq and passwordq. You can use that order to deduce that you're looking at the extra info about each account, followed by a login name and password!
There are a few other tools that you can use to help extract data:
- A hex and text viewer comes in handy to search unknown file types for information and patterns.
- A live data imaging tool that may be helpful is dd. You'll find it at /system/bin.
- To extract the current memory state of the device, check out LiME.
In the movies, forensic investigators show up to crime scenes drinking martinis and leaping from trains while fighting villains. In reality, forensic investigators spend much of their time peering into a text viewer. You could still try leaping from trains while peering into a text viewer. :]
Next, navigate to the databases folder. It looks like there are some files in there; here's how to examine them.
Analyzing Databases
Now that you've downloaded the database files, head over to the sqlitebrowser homepage.
Click the download button at the top of the page. Choose your OS, download the file and install the program. Launch DB Browser and choose the Open Database button at the top:
In the folder you downloaded via the Device File Explorer, choose the reports-db file from the databases directory.
If it doesn't show up in the list, choose All files from the Filter option at the bottom. If there's no reports-db file, look for the reports-master-db file:
Assuming everything worked, you should see the database tables show up in the Database Structure tab. Click the Browse Data tab:
Now click the Table selector right under the tab and choose reports:
You'll see all the secret reports!
This is an example of why you should never store the user's sensitive information in plaintext. A much better solution is to encrypt the data before you store it.
Recovering Deleted Data
The data you've recovered so far exists inside a saved SQLite block. For SQLite, there are unallocated blocks and free blocks. When you delete something from the database, SQLite doesn't overwrite the block immediately. Instead, it simply marks the block as free. To read that data block, you'd use a hex viewer that also displays ASCII to search for keywords that may still be present.
Experts call the process of finding and extracting data when you don't have access to the file structure file carving. Sometimes, searching for a particular string of content helps. Other times, you'd look for the header of a known file format.
For example, say you're searching deleted data for images. In the JPEG format, the first two bytes and last two bytes are always FF D8 and FF D9. So searching for those headers can help you identify the images.
Here are a few more details about recovering deleted data:
- There's some valuable information about SQLite file carving here.
- Scalpel is an open-sourced data carving tool.
- DiskDigger is an automated undelete tool available for Android. It scans the device for photos, documents, music and videos.
- An example of a commercial tool for viewing and undeleting SQLite records is sqliteviewer.
Reverse Engineering
So now you've looked at all the user data inside the app, but the investigation doesn't stop there. You can get a lot of information by analyzing the app itself. This includes the code and files Android Studio bundles with the APK.
When you build your app, Android Studio produces an APK file. This is like a zip file that has a structure of Java's jar archives. Inside the archive are resources along with a DEX file. DEX stands for Dalvik Executable.
When Android Studio compiles your app, it puts the code into that DEX file and names it classes.dex. It contains bytecode, an intermediary set of instructions that a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) runs or that ART (the Android Runtime) later converts to native code. So what are JVM and ART?
Apps run on a Java Virtual Machine. Traditionally on Android, the JVM was Dalvik. In recent years, Android has replaced Dalvik with ART for performance reasons. ART converts the DEX into native code by running the Dex2Oat tool to create a native ELF binary.
So now you're thinking, because this is a Kotlin app, reverse engineering it must be complex.
But the good news is that like Java, Kotlin is a JVM language. While Kotlin has its own syntax, the kotlinc compiler transforms the code into a DEX file that contains Java bytecode. Because kotlinc compiles Kotlin to the same bytecode as Java, most of the reverse engineering tools are the same as for apps built in Java!
So now you're thinking — enough theory already. Show me an example!
Understanding Bytecode
Open the ReportDetailActivity file in Android Studio. Find
sendReportPressed() at the bottom.
Here's what's going on inside the method:
- You add the report to the local database.
- You prepare a network request URL to send the report. APIs usually have a client ID and private token so that only authorized apps can make the network call. Because Snitcher is an example, the network call never completes.
- You inform the user that the process is complete.
Go to the top of the file and note that you've added the authorization details inside the companion object:
You might think this is fine, because Android Studio compiles the code and the end user never sees it. However, any forensic investigators can easily find and use these authorization details to steal data. You can even use Android studio to find it!
Android Studio includes a tool called the APK Analyzer, which lets you inspect your finalized app. It presents a view with a breakdown of what's inside your bundle. It also allows you to view the bytecode of your app.
Launch the analyzer by selecting Build ▸ Analyze APK to open a dialog for your filesystem. If necessary, navigate to the debug folder snitcher-final/app/build/outputs/apk/debug. Select the app-debug.apk file and click OK to open the APK Analyzer:
In the APK Analyzer, select the classes.dex file. Navigate to com ▸ raywenderlich ▸ android ▸ snitcher:
Right-click on ReportDetailActivity and choose Show Bytecode:
You'll see the
#static fields section:
Notice that the secret token is clearly displayed! This allows someone to impersonate you making the network API call.
Attackers also reverse engineer apps in hopes of patching or hooking security checks out of the code.
A good example is when a feature is only available with a paid subscription or after a user achieves a level in a game. By reverse engineering the app, the hacker can find ways to access those levels without having to go through the security checks.
Sometimes, hackers reverse engineer apps to steal intellectual property or to clone the app. Or they might want to abuse a private API.
This is why you should never store sensitive API keys, tokens or passwords anywhere in the APK. Instead, have those items sent to the app encrypted upon authentication.
Using Reverse Engineering Tools
You've just reverse engineered code, and it was easy to do because you have the original project open in Android Studio. But this is not the only way to view the bytecode.
As long as you're able to get ahold of an APK, whether by using the methods you previously learned or by downloading an APK from a site like APKMirror, you can reverse engineer the code without having the Android Studio project.
ApkTool will reverse engineer the entire Android package back to a workable form, including all resources and original source code. There are even online versions that will do this.
smali/baksmali is a set of tools to transform bytecode into another intermediate, but more readable, language. From there, you can convert the code back into Java.
There are also many other tools you can use:
- Android Asset Packaging Tools can dump the Android Manifest file.
- You can use AXMLPrinter2 to parse Android binary XML formats.
- Use Dex2Jar to convert a DEX file to a standard Java CLASS file.
- You can get all the class names and most source code by opening a jar folder in JD-GUI.
- Dextra supports ART and OAT.
- Jadx lets you browse decompiled DEX code. It also decompiles most of the entire project.
- JAD will convert Java Class files back to source files.
As you can see, it's relatively easy for anyone to do this. That's why it's also a good idea to rename sensitive methods, such as
setUserAuthenticated(), with something more innocent-sounding.
Obfuscating Code
Developers use obfuscation to hide or obscure proprietary logic or secret algorithms. Sometimes, developers apply manual obfuscation like string splitting, dummy code, disguising the names of methods or using reflection to muddy the app flow.
Check out the Getting Started With ProGuard tutorial to learn how to obfuscate your code.
Working With Locked Devices
So you've learned how to extract data from an app and picked up some tips on how to secure it. From a forensics point of view, these skills are useless when the user has locked a device with a passcode. To gain access, you'll need to circumvent the security.
Breaking into devices is beyond the scope of the tutorial, but here's a brief summary:
A very important goal in the field of forensics is to prevent tampering of evidence. Tampered evidence is inadmissible in court. To avoid this, the best practice is to change the device as little as possible. You should copy the data as soon as possible and and work with it away from the original device.
Preserving the current state of the device is also important. For example, a device is a lot harder to get into once the battery drains and the device powers off.
There is a trade-off between acquiring access and altering part of the device that secures it. Even so, almost all solutions for obtaining access to a locked device involve rooting it.
Rooting and Unlocking the Bootloader
Rooting involves gaining access to the root account of the device to bypass its restrictions.
There are many tools to root a device, such as OneClickRoot, KingoRoot and SuperUserDownload.
Rooting usually involves flashing a partition on the device, such as a custom recovery image. Some examples are twrp.me or ClockworkMod Recovery.
These tools don't work if the manufacturer has locked the boot loader. A locked boot loader prevents anyone from modifying the firmware.
Usually, the manufacturer signs the image with a private key. That way, you can't flash unsigned code onto the device. There are OEM bootloader unlock commands, but they perform a wipe of the device.
To perform a root with a locked bootloader, you'll need to exploit a security vulnerability in the OS. This is also true for iOS, where most of the jailbreaks stem from a known exploit.
You can often find help with these types of things at XDA-Developers.
Some previous examples of Android vulnerabilities are:
For an up-to-date list of funnily-named Android vulnerabilities, see Android-Exploits.
Bypassing the Lock Screen
Another way to hack an Android device is to bypass the lock screen. Users often use a pattern, pin or a Smart Lock such as a trusted face to secure their devices.
- Android stores pattern locks at /data/system/gesture.key.
- The OS hashes pin and passwords at /data/system/password.key.
- Android salts those hashes and stores them at /data/system/locksettings.db.
Tools such as andriller and androidpatternlock attempt to crack these files.
While you don't want to alter evidence, on some devices you can bypass the lock screen by deleting the files. You can also experiment with LiME to extract passwords and keys from memory.
Where to Go From Here?
Congratulations! You've scratched the surface of what it's like to hack an Android app using forensic analysis. :]
To learn how to secure that data, continue on to the Encryption Tutorial For Android and App Hardening Tutorial For Android.
Code protection tools like DexGuard offer obfuscation and encrypt the classes and strings as well as assets and resource files. DexGuard also provides app integrity checking which is important for keeping malicious users out of your app.
Reverse engineers also look at the data an app sends and receives over the network to understand how the app works. To learn about how that works and how to secure that data, see the Securing Network Data tutorial.
For a deeper dive into advanced forensic techniques:
- Read about JTAG and Chip-off methods.
- See the open source digital forensics platform, Autopsy.
- Check out Santoku Linux's mobile and malware forensics information.
If you're interested in professional reverse engineering, some popular commercial products are:
- IDA Pro: You can disassemble and debug Dalvik code since IDA Pro v6.1. IDA works well because of its support for scripting and because it has a graph view which unwinds the flow of the app. There are also lots of scripts people write to assist in unwinding obfuscated code.
- JEB: JEB can understand ARM and ELF formats. It has a powerful UI for both Dalvik and native code.
Last but not least, check out Drozer. It allows you to assume the role of an Android app and interact with other apps. One of the modules in Drozer, app.package.manifest, will parse the manifest file and display it on-screen.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the discussion below.


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The Science of Beating Eggs
The Science of Beating Eggs
One of the most e-mailed stories at NPR.org is this look at the the kitchen chemistry of souffles.
ALISON STEWART, host:
One of the most-emailed stories at npr.org right now is from our friend, Joe Palca. It's all about the physics and chemistry that makes souffles rise or fall. Here's Joe explaining the science of beating eggs.
JOE PALCA: I like to cook, and I've beaten plenty of eggs in my day, but I figured if I'm going to do a serious radio piece about beating eggs, I'm going to get the help of a serious chef.
So I turned to Jeffrey Buben. He's the owner and head chef at Vidalia, a restaurant in Washington, D.C.
(Soundbite of restaurant kitchen)
Mr. JEFFREY BUBEN (Owner and Head Chef, Vidalia, Washington, D.C.): Okay, well, if we want to take a recipe like a meringue or a souffle, we're going to separate the yolks from the whites. We're going to separate the fat from the protein.
PALCA: Fat and protein - remember that. The yolk has fat and some protein, but the white is all protein, no fat.
Mr. BUBEN: When I was growing up in the kitchen, the chefs would say no goldfish. And what they meant was when you separate eggs, sometimes when you separate eggs, you'd get a little nip of the egg yolk in the whites, then that would fall into the bowl. And if you brought the chef a bowl of egg whites that had goldfish in it or tried to, you know, use those, he would pretty much throw you out of the kitchen and tell you to start all over again.
PALCA: So why is it so important to make sure there aren't any goldfish in the egg whites? Because remember, yolks have fat in them.
When you beat egg whites, you're basically mixing air into them. The protein in the egg whites forms a kind of skin around the bubbles of air. If there's any fat present, the skin can't form, and the air leaks away. Even a trace of fat is ruinous. So, no goldfish if you want a souffle.
Now there are some tricks to getting just the right amount of air into your egg whites.
Mr. BUBEN: You want to make sure you have a very clean bowl. You want to make sure that your beating takes place over a nice, even flow of beating to incorporate the air, and you don't want to over-beat them and have too thick a mixture that it won't fold into your souffle or your batter or your sponge.
PALCA: So Jeff's ready to start. He's wearing a spotless white chef's jacket, checked pants, and those clogs that all chefs seem to favor. He's got a large, clean, stainless-steel bowl - some say copper bowls work better, but Jeff's not convinced. He's got a large whisk and a carton of fresh eggs. He picks one up, holds it over his work table, and tells me something surprising.
Mr. BUBEN: You always want to crack an egg on a flat surface. And what that does is it gives you less shell shatter, so that when you go to add it to a recipe, you won't get little shards of shell in your recipe. So it comes with a much cleaner crack, one crack on a flat surface.
PALCA: So not on an edge?
Mr. BUBEN: Not on an edge.
PALCA: Never knew that.
(Soundbite of cracking egg)
PALCA: Jeff cracks open an egg and lets the white spill into one bowl, then he plops the yolk into a different bowl. He repeats this with two more eggs.
Now I have a little editorial note here from my editor, Alison Richards(ph). She says it you're not as expert as Jeff Buben in separating eggs, you might want to put white from each egg into a small bowl, inspect it for goldfish, and only then add it to your mixing bowl. Now back to our story.
Jeff picks up his whisk and starts to work on the egg whites.
Mr. BUBEN: Now what I like to do is I like to do - start in circle eights, just to break up the egg whites. Then you want to go in a circular motion. Turn your bowl at about a 15 degree angle, and just keep whipping it, and try to get as much air in as quickly as possible.
And I have a lot of people say we were doing a party last month, and we were whipping egg whites by hand, and they said, I can't believe people still whip egg whites by hand. I said I didn't know there was any other way.
PALCA: About four minutes later, at a steady 180 beats per minute, our egg whites have transformed.
And now you're getting something that's really creamy.
Mr. BUBEN: And what we're looking for now is nice, beautiful peaks. Some chefs that I learned from say there's a point where you have the meringue perfect is when you just lose the shine from the egg whites, and we're getting very, very close to that point, as you see. The peaks are starting to come up, nice and beautiful, and there we have it.
PALCA: That's amazing. I mean, it's just so different in texture. This is fragile, still.
Mr. BUBEN: Very, very fragile. So you have to move very quickly with it and be very gentle.
PALCA: Move quickly because the air can still leak out of the tiny protein pockets, and move gently because the protein skins are thin and collapse easily.
Jeff uses his whisk to mix the egg yolks, and then takes a rubber spatula and begins to gently add the stiff egg-white mixture to the yolks.
Mr. BUBEN: Just barely fold until it's incorporated, okay? And we're got to place that into a baking dish.
PALCA: And put the baking dish into a 350-degree oven for six minutes. In the oven, those air bubbles trapped in the egg whites expand, making the souffle rise. The heat also causes the protein to stiffen a bit, and along with the fat from the yolk, it forms a kind of scaffold that keeps the souffle from collapsing.
Mr. BUBEN: All right. So now we're going to check on our omelet souffle. Oh, isn't that beautiful?
PALCA: The egg mixture has nearly doubled in volume. Now I'd probably eat it as-is, but Jeff's got bigger ideas. While the souffle was in the oven, he made a reduction of wine and shallots, stirred in some butter, and now he spoons that mixture over the souffle, topping it off with a few shavings of black truffle. A couple of glasses of red wine appear.
(Soundbite of wine glasses clinking)
Mr. BUBEN: Bon appetit.
PALCA: And you wonder why I love my job.
MARTIN: That's NPR's science correspondent, Joe Palca.
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Democratic presidential campaigns took the Memorial Day weekend to ramp up voter outreach and connect with voters in early voting states across the country. President Trump and Joe Biden engaged in a back-and-forth over the weekend, some Democrats are concerned about Bernie Sanders again serving as a spoiler candidate for Democrats, and Warren is slowly rising in the polls.
For all these updates and a whole lot more, check out AR/Intel's 2020 update below:
Fmr. Vice President Joe Biden (D-DE)
Biden and President Trump locked horns over the weekend when Trump said he agreed with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, who called Biden a "low IQ individual," according to Trump. The president made those remarks over the Memorial Day weekend on a trip to Japan. The Biden campaign pointed out that U.S. politics should stop at the water's edge and called Trump's remarks ""beneath the dignity of the office." The feud is intensifying the Trump-Biden rivalry, which CNN notes might actually benefit both men in the near-term.
Meanwhile, Biden unveiled a new education policy on Wednesday, his first such detailed proposal of the campaign. Per Axios, who list the individual tenets of Biden's plan here, the overall plan "aims to raise the salaries of those who teach at low-income schools by increasing funding for Title I. Biden also emphasizes ensuring every child has equal access to education regardless of their race or socio-economic status."
The peskiest problem plaguing Biden's campaign right now is his battle with the media. "Is the Biden Campaign Trying to Hide the Real Joe Biden?" Vanity Fair asks. "Where's Joe? Biden's campaign pace called into question," read the Fox News headline. And more to the point, Politico went after Biden's actual campaign energy: "Joe Biden is the front-runner by every measure — except big crowds." Each of these stories are designed to question whether Biden is the best choice to represent Democrats in 2020. How effectively his campaign answers these questions will determine whether the media gives him a smooth ride to the nomination (think Barack Obama) or a bumpy one (think Hillary Clinton).
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT)
Although we're only a few months into the 2020 campaign season, some Democrats are already beginning to vocalize their biggest fears from Sanders' 2016 campaign: he could again play spoiler in 2020. "I think Bernie will do everything in his power to elevate himself by pushing others down," one Democratic aide told The Hill. The thinking is that Sanders' support tops out at around 30 percent at best, making it impossible for him to win the nomination outright, but conceivable that he could muster enough support to make it difficult for anyone else to do it, either.
But Sanders' behavior this go-around is noticeably different in a few subtle ways. He held a closed-door meeting with elected New Hampshire Democrats on Tuesday, a marked departure from his usual large, public rallies. But he also instituted a new policy after public campaign events in the Granite State: a selfie photo line. While these two moves, acknowledging he needs establishment support and connecting with ordinary voters on a personal level, might appear unrelated, Politico argues they are necessary moves to help Sanders broaden his appeal among Democrats.
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA)
Harris joined Elizabeth Warren as yet another top-tier Democrat presidential candidate to call on Congress to being impeachment proceedings against President Trump following Special Counsel Robert Mueller's brief press conference on Wednesday. "What Robert Mueller basically did was return an impeachment referral," Harris tweeted. "We need to start impeachment proceedings. It's our constitutional obligation."
Harris also took part in a town hall that aired on MSNBC on Tuesday. The three hottest topics discussed were abortion (Harris unveiled a proposal that would stop states from preventing a woman from getting an abortion), the border crisis (she called it "a human rights abuse"), and impeachment (she said the evidence from Mueller's report "supports the prosecution of that case").
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
Over the past couple weeks, Warren has seen a modest bump in her polling, largely from the mid-single digits to the high-single digits in several polls. She has cracked low double digits in a few polls, putting her in third place in several. The media has taken this as a sign that Warren's campaign strategy of releasing a "plan" for many societal ills is "working."
"Elizabeth Warren Gains Ground in 2020 Field, One Plan at a Time," The New York Times declared Tuesday. "Is Elizabeth Warren a Serious Contender After All?" New York Magazine asked. And the most aggressive of all, "Elizabeth Warren's Strategy Is Working," a recent headline from The Cut read. Each of these headlines is designed to build a narrative that is based on a theory no one can prove: A+B=C. In this case, Warren's plans are resonating with voters, and those voters are responding in the polls, driving Warren's standing in the field.
Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D-IN)
Buttigieg is hoping to boost his quarterly campaign donations in an effort to "cement" his place among the leading contenders. The next FEC reporting period doesn't end until June 30, but the South Bend mayor's campaign is "encouraging moneyed supporters to juice his campaign's fundraising with a new bundling program," per Politico. "Members at different levels of the program pledge to raise anywhere from $25,000 to $250,000 for Buttigieg over the course of the primary campaign and receive special perks, including briefings with the candidate and senior campaign staff."
Buttigieg also called Mueller's press conference "as close to an impeachment referral as you could get under the circumstances." He's also citing his own experience in the military to criticize some of Trump's foreign policy decisions, most recently the administration's recent policy toward Iran.
Fmr. Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX)
HBO aired its documentary that followed O'Rourke around Texas as he unsuccessfully campaigned against Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) last year. In a clip that leaked before the documentary aired, O'Rourke apologized to staff for being "a giant asshole to be around sometimes." The Daily Beast reported that O'Rourke routinely berated his road manager for being unprepared and for timing issues. His campaign is reportedly hoping the film will renew interest in his flailing presidential campaign.
O'Rourke also unveiled the details of a new immigration policy that would provide a path to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants currently living in the U.S. The plan also states O'Rourke would take executive action on day 1 of his presidency to lift travel bans, reinstate DACA, and halt work on the border wall.
The Rest
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined Harris on Wednesday in calling for impeachment proceedings to begin.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) drew a rebuke from Meghan McCain when the senator told a story about McCain's father, the late John McCain, from the day Trump was inaugurated.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) doubled down on her strategy to be the "women's candidate" during an NPR interview in which she said if Trump wants a war with women, "he will lose."
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) reportedly hired staff in South Carolina and is planning his first visit to the state as a presidential candidate this week.
Gov. Jay Inslee's (D-WA) campaign stated that it received donations from 65,000 donors, the minimum necessary for the first presidential debate next month.
Gov. Steve Bullock (D-MT) hired 10 new staffers for his Iowa operation. The campaign noted it will turn Iowa into a "make or break" state for the Montana governor.
Former Gov. John Hickenlooper (D-CO), who couldn't commit to defending capitalism in his first MSNBC interview as a candidate, later doubled down on his support for the philosophy. Now he's warning his fellow Democrats they may be veering too far left toward socialism.
During an interview with VICE News, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) described himself as just "another white guy."
Cleveland.com reported that Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) has already missed 32.6 percent of his congressional votes this year while running for president.
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) unveiled a new policy designed to help active-duty and military veterans get access to proper mental health screenings. Moulton said he suffered from post-traumatic stress after his four deployments with the U.S. Marines.
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) said Trump is "making a big mistake" by establishing a relationship with Kim Jong Un. "Every single day that goes by is a day that North Korea can continue to try to strengthen their nuclear capabilities," Gabbard said during a Fox News interview.
A development firm that won a $12 million contract with New York City donated $25,000 to NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio's (D-NY) nonprofit, according to a new report. Some are accusing the mayor of instituting an informal pay-to-play policy.
Former HUD Secretary Julian Castro (D-TX) spoke to the Arizona Republic for a podcast and discussed immigration, the economy, and his background.


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Plywood #68: The Plytrix!
by Alphaville Herald on 18/02/07 at 6:37 pm
by Alphaville Herald on 18/02/07 at 6:37 pm
Feb 20th, 2007
This is the most boring and unfunny "comic" ever made.
Feb 20th, 2007
"How do you spell the sound of a gunshot in slow-mo, anyway?"
…youre right, this isn't funny.
Feb 20th, 2007
I like the little "LOL!" at the end, gives the impression of laughing at your own joke, really magnifies the point that this is not funny at all.
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5 Unwritten Female Toilet Etiquettes Every Female Should Follow
Female toilet etiqquettes may be unwritten, but they guard the proper social interaction between women when they find themselves within the confines of the washroom.
Like most things in life, there are rules and female restrooms are no exception. There is a standard mode of conduct every woman should abide by, even if these are unwritten.
Like the bro code, these toilet etiquettes are actually not official, but are believed to be the proper way of getting things done and should never be broken.
Related: How to Get Your Toilet Clean and Smelling Fresh Always
Here are nine of such female toilet etiquettes every woman should know and follow.
Nine Female Toilet Etiquettes for Women
1.Nothing that happens in the ladies room should be repeated outside.
Whatever goes on in the ladies room, remains in the ladies room. No secrets, said either when sober or a little under the influence should be repeated outside the walls of the office.
2.People doing their makeup must not be met with any weird looks.
Even if you don't like their taste in makeup. Give a polite nod and go about your business or makeup reapplication. You should also let them know of any kind of wardrobe malfunction. It is your unspoken duty to ensure the girl next to you leaves the washroom looking like a million bucks.
3.When a pregnant woman enters the ladies' room any existing queue become null and void. The first person on the queue has to give up her turn.
Related: 6 Simple Ways to Get Rid of Hard Water Stain from Your Toilet
No matter how pressed you are a pregnant woman's needs triumph yours. Whatever queue existed before her arrival instantly becomes null and void. The first person on the queue has to give up her turn. This rule also applies to senior citizens who come into the restroom.
4.If someone asks for a pad or a tampon and you have one, give it out, no question asked.
Let them have one, even if its the last one on you. You also shouldn't hold back about asking when you need one and hopefully, the lady asked will be gracious enough to give you one.
5.Every woman has a right to her vanity bag and it's your duty not to charge her.
Ever woman's choice in makeup is solely her business and no one should judge her for it.
6.Tell the next woman if there is no toilet paper or if the flush is broken, even if you don't know her.
Do not wait for her to find out on her own. If the toilet paper is finished, then you should let her know. You should also inform her if the flush is broken.
7.Eye contact at the mirror by the washbasins is inevitable.
Eye contact is immediately followed by a smile. Be the first to give one or return one if you get it first. Any other reaction is seen as rude.
8.Don't talk to strangers, unless they signify they wouldn't mind.
Chances are they are there for some quiet time and reflection. Do not talk to them unless they absolutely let on they wouldn't mind. They likely don't want to talk to you. Give a polite nod and move on with your business, which they would expect in the first place.
9.Never Leave Blood Stains on the Toilet Seat or in the Bowl
Mistakes happen and no one would intentionally leave spilled blood on the toilet bowl. To guard against this, take a last look everywhere and this includes the floor to ensure no stain is left behind. Give the toilet bowl a last wipe if needed to ensure everywhere is completely free of blood stains.
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text: NUS is an emergent band from Barcelona sharing roots between post-rock and modern electronic music. When combining the background of a classical band with synthesizers and lysergic vocals we end up with a formation between the melodies of well known bands like Mogwai or Explosions In the Sky and producers like Bonobo, Kiasmos or David August. Intense and physical with their music, they explore new composition areas revealing their own melodic and rhythmic possibilities as well as finding out organic and sensorial nuances which defines the style of NUS. A formation that don't hesitate: because they are born in a generation full of big bands that shaped music but also in the middle of a newborn universal techno culture.


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For the Blitz, The Sagamore reviewed and compared three juice bars. Here's what we thought.
As healthy foods become more popular, juice places around Brookline have begun providing the trendy products. We visited several juice bars to see how they stacked up: Pure Cold Press, located in Coolidge Corner, and Squeeze Juice Bar and Juice Press, two convenient and accessible shops in Chestnut Hill.
Pure Cold Press
Although none of the three restaurants serve full meals, Pure Cold Press offered options ranging from salads and sandwiches to breakfast bowls and cleanses. Compared to the other two, this restaurant had the greatest variety.
We ordered two cleanses, The Hulk ($6.99) and Namaste ($6.99), and an Avocado Smash sandwich ($8.99). Cleanses are healthy blends of vegetables and fruit that are either purchased as small shots or protein juices. The cleanses and juices were made right in front of us in interesting machines that chopped up the vegetables and delivered the beverages directly. The space had a sleek and sophisticated feel, with wood paneled walls behind a few tables and brightly colored chairs.
The Hulk included a mixture of kale, apple, lemon and ginger, while Namaste featured pineapple, pear, lime, mint and chamomile. The sandwich had slices of avocado, lemon, red onion, lettuce, tomato and sea salt.
The simple meal was incredibly satisfying and calm, and the employees provided great service and delivered exactly what we needed. We watched as they made our food right in front of us, making it a more personal experience. Pure Cold Press is a good place to visit after school or during lunch.
Squeeze Juice Bar
Next, we visited Squeeze Juice Bar, located at The Street Chestnut Hill. The restaurant was a bit difficult to find, without any signs or indicators for the restaurant. After walking down a narrow street, entering the building and going up a flight of stairs, we finally found it. Since it was a small nook placed next to a dimly lit sitting area and closed office booths, the atmosphere of the juice bar was a bit unexpected.
We ordered a simple Grateful Dead smoothie ($8.00) and shot of energy juice ($5.00). Apart from juices and smoothies, there was not much variety. The smoothie was a thick mixture of blueberry, strawberry, banana, hemp seed and almond milk. The hemp seed dominated the other flavors. The shot of energy juice contained a small cup of ginger, lemon, turmeric and agave.
Squeeze Juice Bar is a great place to have a healthy smoothie or protein shake after a workout, as it provided a calm area conveniently next to the gym. It is one of six Squeeze Juice Bars in Boston.
Juice Press
Lastly, we went to Juice Press, which is also located in Chestnut Hill. The placement of this restaurant is incredible, close to many other food and clothing stores such as Legal Seafoods, The Cottage, Shake Shack, and Lulu Lemon. Like the other juice bars, everything was organic, vegan and kosher.
The seating at Juice Press differed in that there was a single bench that went through the store, with square-shaped tables across from it nailed into the ground. Right as we entered, we encountered a large glass box encasing juices, cleansers, salads and frozen soups.
We ordered a Roasted Veggie Salad ($10.00), Souper Greens ($6.50) and a Dark Chocolate Smoothie ($8.00). Due to a lack of availability of some products, we were unable to purchase the enticing Egyptian Red Lentil Soup ($6.50).
The Roasted Veggie Salad had cauliflower kale, bell pepper, kabocha squash, carrot, zucchini, pumpkin seed, arugula, and yellow onion. It was a very colorful salad, but had lost flavor and freshness, likely due to an extended period of refrigeration.
The Souper Greens was a warm soup: a blend of broccoli, spinach, avocado, onion and garlic. The Dark Chocolate Smoothie had dark chocolate, banana, coconut, chia seed and homemade almond milk: no processed foods. The service was amazing, and we especially enjoyed the creamy soup and great location.
With the variety of Pure Cold Press, convenience of the Squeeze Juice Bar and uniqueness of Juice Press, Brookline provides many juice places for students at the high school to enjoy.


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The Adelaide necklace is a One of a Kind Statement necklace featuring a stunning teardrop of Shattuckite with the most gorgeous mottled pattern of teal, turquoise, green and copper containing azurite, malachite and chrysocolla. A truly rare piece. I set this lovely stone in a hand-stamped and sawn bezel of Sterling Silver in a concentric ring pattern that undulates around the edge of the stone. This stunning pendant hangs from a chain of teal Apatite nuggets and thick Silver rolo chain.
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International Travel Insurance
Alma College provides emergency medical insurance for most students traveling on Alma College off-campus study programs.
Alma students enrolled through the Center for Student Opportunity in approved off-campus study programs are covered by the Alma College international emergency medical insurance policy. Students attending other Alma College approved international opportunities such as faculty-led Spring Term programs may also qualify for coverage under this policy. To learn if a travel experience will be covered, contact Alma College's insurance representative Cassie Tennant by email at email@example.com or by telephone at (989) 463-7156.
What is covered?
Policy benefits, limitations, and exclusions are summarized in the International Travel Program Summary.
Recommendations to ensure adequate coverage
The Alma College limited health insurance covers most international locations. Locations specifically excluded are those that have trade sanctions imposed by the U.S.
Review the insurance information provided to determine if additional insurance is needed. Alma College highly recommends keeping existing U.S. insurance in force for the duration of the off-campus study to ensure continual coverage.
- Discuss your travel plans with your physician and/or counselor. If you are currently receiving treatment for a chronic illness, it is strongly recommended that you talk over plans with a physician, psychologist, or counselor to manage any potential health problems abroad.
- Most international health care providers do not accept US medical insurance. Many times foreigners must pay medical bills on their own by cash or credit card, then submit for reimbursement. Our insurance provider will coordinate the treatments needed along with the payment for treatment.
While on a covered international trip, Alma College's insurance is primary. The student's insurance becomes primary upon return to the U.S., and the insurance provider will coordinate the transition between policies.
Contact your current insurance provider for their claims procedures with respect to international travel. Also ask how your claim should be handled if you have dual coverage (your personal policy and an Alma College policy).
Questions to ask your health care provider:
Does my health insurance remain in force while abroad? (Students attending CSO approved off-campus study programs are considered a full-time Alma College students)
If I am required to pay a medical provider directly, how will I be reimbursed?
If I receive medical care, how will medical care providers paid? What documentation do you need from the medical provider abroad for care that I received?
- Can I wait until I am home to notify my medical provider that I received care while abroad?
- How long do I have after I receive medical care to submit a reimbursement claim?
- Where can I get a reimbursement claim form?
Reporting procedures
If medical assistance is required or a claim needs to be filed, use the contact information in the order listed:
- Country's emergency contact system (9-1-1 equivalency) for emergency assistance
- Generali Global (EIIA): Toll from from the US or Canada: 1 (855) 901-6712, or Collect from outside the US: 1 (240) 330-1551
- Alma College staff:
- Cassie Tennant, Controller, (989) 463-7156, for administration of insurance coverage, and
- Carla Jensen, Director of Career and Personal Development, (989) 463-7247, for notification to CSO of illness/injury/travel mishap.
Please note:
- Immediately contact Generali Global when it's necessary to seek medical care. It does not have to be an emergency. When Generali Global is contacted, you may not have to pay out-of-pocket for medical care, provided you use the recommended medical facilities.
- If it is necessary to pay out-of-pocket for medical care, request from all medical care providers a copy of the receipt listing the charges. Save all receipts to get reimbursed; a copy of your credit card receipt is not sufficient for reimbursement. Cassie Tennant may instruct you to mail paid invoices to her in some cases. If unsure of what steps to take or how to file a claim, contact Cassie Tennant.
- For any questions related to the college's insurance coverage, contact Cassie Tennant.


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Mathew Knowles says Beyonce's decision to part ways with him as a manager was part of her growing up.
In an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday, Knowles called his daughter a "very, very smart businesswoman" who is ready to take control of her own career.
"It should come as no surprise that at 29 years old, almost 30, that she wants to have more control of her business," he said.
Beyonce announced Monday that her father would no longer manage her career. He had done so since she was a child, and took her from multiplatinum success with the group Destiny's Child to a superstar solo career, with blockbuster albums, top movies, a clothing line and lucrative endorsement deals under her belt.
The Grammy winner didn't indicate who her new manager might be, but Knowles said he hoped that person would sustain his daughter's "level of success."
"Beyonce, I feel is the No. 1 artist in the world right now," he said. "And that's a great feeling, as a father and manager."
Knowles said he's got his hands full with his Music World Entertainment label and its burgeoning gospel roster, which includes Trin-i-tee 5:7, Micah Stampley and Vanessa Bell Armstrong, so he won't be tempted to offer Beyonce unsolicited business advice.
However, he noted that he's still manager for Destiny's Child. Although the trio of Beyonce, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams officially "retired" a few years ago, Knowles said they might reunite one day.
"Hopefully one day they'll surprise us all and have another tour," he said.
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It is the small stuff that we stack on the shelves and counters that are disturbing the equilibrium in our home. By cluttering your decor they tend to catch the attention of the viewer and interfere with the design scheme and overall decor badly. For convenience we all understand leaving a few things at your grasp yet for the aesthetics of your home you do your best to declutter every surface and populate your decor only with things that matter : items filled with memory and substance. Simply brilliant tiny stuff organization hacks have been curated to aid you in the decluttering endeavor and we highly recommend you to throw a quick look on Tips&Tricks on Organizing Clutter Easily-Impeccable Clutter-Free Homes .
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#5 Graphic Cupcake Liners in Mason Jar
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#7 Earring Pair Organization on Ice Cube Trays
#8 Suspended Baskets on a Second Shower Curtain Rod
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#15 Mason Jar Toothbrush Containers
#16 Creamer Bottles Recycled Into Storage
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#18 Organize Tangled Cords With Toilet Paper Rolls
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text: Camden National Bank was looking for a fresh look for the sponsorship ads they use in their local communities. The airy, line art direction we took not only compliments their brand but stands out when seen together in a sea of advertisements. The bank also launched "Pay Up," a way for their customers to send money. We created digital advertisements for their online banking website and mobile app. For both projects we provided them with messaging and various size templates so their internal comms team can quickly customize an ad on the fly.


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There is another doppelgänger in town, and this time its pop singer Selena Gomez's lookalike who making headlines.
Pop singer Selena Gomez has found her better half! And no we aren't talking about her boyfriend singer The Weeknd!
The Disney star is one of the top singers of the music industry with some amazing songs to her name.She recently released her latest song 'Fetish' from her new album. Earlier the singer had released 'Bad Liar' with great promotion strategy.
The fans of the singer also known as 'Selenators' are going crazy over her new songs and are waiting expectantly for the new album.
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Now this sudden appearance of a doppelganger has taken the internet by storm. Fans are surprised with the new lookalike suddenly getting famous overnight. Many are trying to get their idol Selena's attention to this news.
Sofia Solares, allegedly 22 years old is clearly Selena Gomez's twin! Take a look at these pictures from Sofia's Instagram account.
We must say the two do look alike!
The young girl has a huge fan following of over 23 thousand followers and has more than 40-50 thousand likes per picture! Her feed is filled with cool and colourful snaps of life and family and friends.
The two have the same hair colour and even similar features thus making it feel like we're seeing a double vision. Sofia's Instagram feed also gives off a very Selena Gomez vibes from her posts to her angles of taking selfies. But there is a difference; apparently, Sofia has a septum piercing which the whole world knows Selena Gomez doesn't have.
Sofia Solares is Mexican and is a huge fan of her doppelganger celebrity Selena Gomez. She told E News! in a recent interview, "I love Selena Gomez and I declare myself a fan of her and of course it would be a dream to know that she knows of my existence and will devote a few seconds to write me something! … I would cry with happiness."
We all know Selena Gomez is the queen of Instagram with her beautiful selfies. Another interesting and a rather ironic fact is that Sofia is a major fan of Selena Gomez's ex-boyfriend pop singer Justin Bieber! She has reposted pictures of Selena and even Justin in the past.
In an interview with the website, Sofia revealed that she wants to be identified as her own person. She is used to hearing people call her Selena Gomez and she's cool with it. "There are occasions where she can put something on or change her look etc. and when I like something I wear it or I'll do it because it truly inspires me, but I always try to stay true to myself," Sofia added, "I mean, it's great that I look like her, but I don't want to lose myself trying to be someone that I'm not!"
And now with the discovery of her doppelganger, we sure hope the 'Fetish' singer reacts to this news. Fans can't stop tagging the singer on Sofia's posts just to see how Selena Gomez will react to this!
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Frank Rich writes:
Bannon has called Trump "a blunt instrument for us." Finer-tooled instruments — smarter and shrewder demagogues than the movement's current titular head — may already be suiting up in the wings.
Rich's latest piece offers up not much in the way of solace or optimism, but maybe, in exchange, we get historical perspective. As Rich sees it, all the right-wing movements from Father Coughlin up through George Wallace have fueled Donald Trump. But with this difference, Trump being the first to assume national office, his movement is fortified to be cohesive for the long haul.
Like I said, not optimistic, but who needs optimism when things are going so well?


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5 Instagram Photographers Share Their Photo-Taking Secrets
These days, photos aren't just worth a thousand words — thanks to the likes of Instagram, they're worth thousands of followers. But we're over the quantity-over-quality measure of success. In 2018, Insta-success is all about defining and promoting your personal "brand" and accruing a devoted following of engaged followers — along with a feed full of professional-looking photos.
We'll come right out and say it: Your success in the digital world comes down to the quality of the pictures you take. From influencer-driven sales to managing your online businesses, the quality of the photos you post can make or break your digital reach. But how?!
The good news is that now more than ever, individual photographers have the power to make their own success. Seasoned pros have learned the secrets of the trade, able to gauge the number of likes a photo will get based on an intimate knowledge of their social media followings. We checked-in with five Instagram photographers whose success on social media has been downright inspirational. Each of them reps a unique niche and has been nice enough to share their best photo-taking tips with us below.
5.) Meredith Schneider
"Holy shit guys. I photographed Katy Perry last night." 📸 @merelygrace • • • #pop #popmusic #katyperry #concert #concertphotography #concertphotographer #photographer #photo #redlips #makeup #glitter #superstar #star #kcmo #sprintcenter #kansascity #sparkle #beautiful #fun #arenashow #imperfectfifth #snapshot
Meredith is an HBIC-slash-millennial who went from being the editor in chief of a digital music platform to creating her own startup, Imperfect Fifth. This music lover posts vivid concert photography featuring artists she interviews and shows she attends. Meanwhile, she is an Instagram purist; you'll find no extraneous hashtags here!
Insta-Vibe: Alternative-music lover
Instagram Account: @imperfectfifth
Followers: 123
Tip(s): "Always remember to test the lighting! Sometimes you can get in the groove photographing, and then you go back and find out that every photo was so dim you have to edit them into fake news. [bctt tweet="On your DSLR camera, adjust the ISO to your liking and make sure you utilize a lens that filters light well, especially if you're nabbing photos at a concert where the lighting is questionable." username="topfive"] On your phone, adjust that brightness scale in your photo app and use post-photo filters to adjust accordingly."
4.) Samantha Shorey
Equal parts intellectual and down-to-earth, Samantha is one of those Instagram photographers who often depicts the delicate balance between the symmetry and chaos found in everyday life. She finds aesthetic harmony capturing everything from the abundant angles in architecture, to the besotted expression on her now-husband's face. No matter what photo of hers you peek at, it's a given that you'll fall in love with her story. You can check out her wedding photography — which has been featured on PopSugar — on her website, Hello Sam Shorey. Below, you'll find her valuable iPhone photography tips, perfect for when you're on the go.
Insta-Vibe: Immersive
Instagram Account: @samshorey
Followers: 1,525
Tip(s): "Whether you're capturing a cityscape or styling a flat-lay, hold your iPhone parallel to your subject! Doing this will keep the lines square in your photos — rather than being at a diagonal. Have you ever tried to take a photo of skyscrapers and noticed that, even though everything is straight-up IRL, the buildings are converging in the photo? That's called perspective distortion, or the 'keystone effect.' And, it's made worse when you tilt your phone. [bctt tweet="Holding your phone flat, and directly above or across from what you're photographing will keep everything at a right angle." username="topfive"] And, you can also correct for this with the X-skew and Y-skew features on the VSCO app."
3.) Jacob Kin
This 20-something nature-lover is ace at capturing the Earth's natural wonders in Insta-perfect portraits. Often featuring various young #wanderlust-ers, his Insta-feed appeals to the adventurous soul. In addition to capturing moments between his subjects and nature, and amongst each other, he also manages to capture serenity and stillness in his landscape-only shots. Take a look and see for yourself!
Insta-Vibe: Nature, wanderlust
Instagram Account: @jkinphotos
Followers: 6,340
Tip(s): "First, I try to avoid midday light as it's too harsh. Ninety percent of my shoots are always during sunsets or sunrise … although I'm not a morning person. Second … [bctt tweet="I love shooting prime lenses to capture the last light." username="topfive"] And third, when shooting subjects, I like using a wider-angle lens to get closer to the subject, but [to] still have a nice backdrop."
2.) Marco Fazio
The Lake of Como. Yesterday I Was lucky and i found a very nice sunset in these winter days! #panorama #landscape #photosergereview #landscapelovers #landscapelover #naturelovers #landscapephotography #sky #landscape_captures #photography #travel #picoftheday #naturephotography #landscapehunter #love #photooftheday #winter #beautiful#landscape_lovers #instagood #photographer #photo #naturelover #landscapes #sunset #gshotz #natureonly #instagram #fuji #fujifilm
If you've got dreams of expat living and a penchant for fairytales-gone-dark, Marco is absolutely the tops in Instagram photographers for you. He combines vibrant color schemes with dramatic lighting with a result that looks beautifully otherworldly. Hop over to his wildly popular Instagram account to peek at some of this talented travel photographer's varied destination shots; from scenic castles and European landscapes to stills from busy city centers, each and every photograph captures a dramatically evocative moment that will never be re-created. Bravo!
Insta-Vibe: Fairytale-like travel
Instagram Account: @marcofazio73
Followers: 28.1k
Tip(s): "Photography is not [only] gear, composition, post-production, or fantasy … Modern photography is a powerful mix of all of these. And don't let anyone tell you that editing isn't photography; post-production editing was born many years ago! Also, tell a story [with your photos] — involve other people in what you created. [bctt tweet="Allow yourself to be influenced by other photographers' styles and skills, but know the rules of photography and apply them." username="topfive"] Lastly, remember that what you feel from your photo is not what anyone else feels. It's difficult to be objective with our own creations."
1.) Jodee Debes
Taking time for personal projects and random fun is always something I have to remind myself to do… I know, I'm a chronic planner, but at least I plan personal + spontaneous time right?? 🤷🏻♀ It's soooo important. Always time for good people and good times! • • Here's a look at what Monday's planned fun shoot and time looked like. A few of my favorite things: friends, picnics, rooftops, photos and of course cards against humanity! • • Collab shoot with @cheersbabephoto 💕 #postcardsbyjodee
This bubbly young It-girl's breathtaking photos have already been featured in publications as varied as Harper's Bazaar to Brit + Co. Jodee has a way of capturing beauty in each and every moment — and enhancing it. She incorporates both movement and stillness into the present moment, creating imagery so beautiful that it feels like laughter to look at. The best part is, her photos have a crystalline, airy quality that absolutely breeds positivity — much like the artiste herself. If there's one up-and-coming photographer to become acquainted with before booking your next photoshoot, make it Jodee.
Insta-Vibe: Lightness and magic
Instagram Account: @jodeedebesphoto
Followers: 29.9k
Tip(s): "First: Lighting is everything. The best time to shoot is during the early morning or the gorgeous golden hour around sunset, but you can still snap gorgeous shots during the day. Think through shadows and highlights, whether you want to shoot in direct sunlight or backlight your subject with the sun behind them, which happens to be my favorite for creating those romantic, bright and airy images.
Keep an eye out for the moments. In my opinion, gorgeous photos have a sense of emotion, movement and feeling. They tell a story and make a fleeting moment stand still in time.
Third, one good photo does not make a good Instagram. [bctt tweet="The key to having a gorgeous feed is consistency of colors and style." username="topfive"] Decide what you want your story and focus to be, so that your followers will stay engaged and know what to expect from you. And remember, you can't be all things to all people, so stay authentic and make it YOU."
Were these photography tips helpful? Let us know in the comments below!
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Featured photo courtesy of Jodee Debes Photography.


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As a first time Planar user I'm very pleased with how these sound. I'm sure if some tweaking is done (as mentioned in other comments) sound can get even better. At first I thought a small punch in mids and highs was missing but I got used to it pretty quickly. The soundstage blew me away and now it's hard to put them down.
Unfortunately, the design is awful. As others mentioned, your head has to be small for them to fit perfectly because they don't pivot vertically. Worst part is that the top cushion that sits on your head started peeling off after one week of use. If I ever decided to use them "on the go", top cushion would peel off immediately. I expected it wouldn't be so cheap. That being said, using them behind desk or around the house is probably the only option.
I'd buy them again, but I would be more careful with the cushion material. I think they are a great start for someone who consideres to dive into Planar technology.
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I have the Audio Hekili for comparison, notes on my review below
"...sound like a concert hall with main emphasis on the bass although mids and highs are still clear and non-sibilant...warm, v-shape sound signature ... Soundstage, tonality, and imaging are great. They're also not difficult to drive."
Ehhiku is a bit bigger(might not reflect clearly on the pics but you will feel the difference when you're A/B testing both)
stems are retained so no changes there, a minor gripe I discovered is that AZLA Sednas will lose grip over time and may come off more easily as you use them, probably due to my sweaty head. I've lost a pair after some months of daily use because the stem doesn't have an edge that the tips can grab on to so you need to use the tightest wrapping tips that you can possibly fit(Moondrop's tips are a good example, and maybe comply foams)
at the same volume setting, the playback is louder on the ehhiku so they're slightly easier to drive
more forward on the mids and highs, they essentially traded atmosphere/soundstage for clarity, and made the overall presentation more intense and in your face. I'd describe it as the Hekili has all of the players be spread apart and all of them are playing at a relatively similar volume, but you can hear the bass without trying to look for it whereas the Ehhiku sets the bassist and the kickdrums a bit towards the back, while the pianos, guitars and vocalist are front and center. You can still hear the bass but you'd have to focus. Setting the volume to where the bass matches the Hekili on this set will cause pain in the mids/highs. The clarity on the other hand is where this set shines. Micro instruments and chimes and flourishes are just there, no need to focus just to find them. They are similar timbre-wise so no discernable change over the quality of the vocals/strings other than the loudness.
they're less expensive than the previous iterations(this costs 100USD less, 199 vs 299) that I feel is due to the config of the drivers and maybe the cable as well(?) the tips and case are relatively similar(different color on the case and stock cable)no cable qc issues this time so that is a relief
Long story short - Conclusion
Absolute value for the money. They are great at the technicals-instrument separation is great, as well as no discernable distortion at high volumes. Soundstage is decent, and has a fairly neutral-bright sound signature which is weird considering the setup implies a bass-heavy config(3DD-4BA vs 1DD-7BA on the Hekili) so you may want to use a warmer source than a neutral one if you prefer a more relaxed sound which is also the case for me.
Great fit and great audio. The only down side is the small wire coming from to the headphone itself likes to keep its shape when you just unrolled them, just need to give it a small twist and it's back to normal.
I had purchase one for myself
I was looking a decent pair of IEM for using them when outside home. CHU did deliver a great performance on sound (music and calls) 5/5 for me especially in this price range.
I really like this IEM. I have much higher price IEMs but I listen this the most. If you love bass then you will like this.
Amazing quality cable. Absolutely love the flat wire 8 core designs. The flat wire quality is even better than I expected it to be. The pin and the plug is very solid and high quality. For a price this affordable and for a quality this good, I am definitely willing to pay even more for a new interchangeable plug type in the future (if it'll ever happen). Nicely done, Tripowin.
Excellent sound quality which, for the price, is terrific value. This could be all you need to enjoy your music library and save on unnecessary upgrades.
The only downside is that they lack some juice for the basses but the sound is crystal clear, perfect for voices
Everything on the Chus is amazing. The sound is nice and neutral and the fit it pretty nice, however, the cable is disappointing. The non-detachable cable is fine but the stiffness and kinkyness of the cable is a hassle. It's hard to wrap it and it can be annoying. I also had to use the silicone ear hooks because without them, the cable would not stay over my ear. However, everything else on the Chus is great! The neutral sound is nice, but some percussion noises can be a bit harsh, but over all, good soundstage. The build quality is also really nice (excluding the cable). The main selling point, however, are the eartips. with the Chus, you get Moondrop's springtips (12 bucks on their own). These are great and definitely better than moondrop's old stock tips. Overall, although the cable isn't the best, this is definitely worth the buy, but mainly for the tips.


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Please, don't call me a taxpayer.
Yes, I pay taxes -- both as a person and for the business I run. But that's not who I am.
Let me explain what I mean: my identity is not wrapped up in the amount of money I make, or the amount of money the government collects from me. I am not defined by one thing, and government for me isn't some transactional exercise.
In other words, I am not a piggy bank. (Except to my kids, maybe.)
I'm not sure when we allowed Conservatives to shove all individuals under the banner of "taxpayers," but I don't like it one bit.
"Saving taxpayers money" has become the Conservative brand (and the saving grace of Mayor Rob Ford, who prides himself on being cheap).
When did we become cheap ourselves? When did we accept the idea that political leaders are just unpleasant accountants? When did we start talking about Canada like it's a corporation and not a country?
When I got my first paycheque, my grandfather said, "You should be proud of yourself. Now you're contributing to society." Is that ethos dead and gone?
Now, don't get me wrong: I don't love paying taxes. No one does.
But I do like elementary schools. And I'm a big fan of healthcare. I can't say enough good things about sewage -- specifically, the infrastructure that whisks it away. Libraries are wonderful places. Hockey rinks, too (except for the screaming parents). I'll be a cheerleader for the brave souls who investigate cockroach-ridden restaurants, and I'm very okay with shelling out dollars so our homeless survive the winter.
I don't like when tax dollars are wasted -- whether at the provincial level by relocating gas plants, or at City Hall by tearing up LRT contracts willy-nilly, or even by the federal government straight up losing $3.1 billion (whatever happened to that scandal, by the way?).
And I get that times are tough. Saving pennies matters to a lot of people these days, and it should to our governments, too.
But there's a difference between being smart with our money and just being cheap.
Conservatives are fond of saying they wish government ran more like a business. Well, sometimes it's better business to invest in R&D, in new technology, in a new employee. You can't cut your way to success in business, and the same is true in government.
Our government needs to invest in transit and education. It's the best way to stay competitive.
It's dangerous to reduce my citizenship to a shopping trip, where I only fork out cash for things I personally benefit from. That's not how a society works. We build society through give and take, doing what is in the public interest.
Now, I get the branding genius of calling everyone "taxpayers": it means we focus on how much we pay in taxes, and for the right-wing politician, keeping the focus on taxes rather than services is the perfect linguistic Trojan horse to advance their narrow-minded fatwa against government itself.
But progressives have a responsibility to fight back. It's our job to tell the truth about taxes. It's our job to be responsible grownups, not cheapskates. And "taxpayers" creates a culture of resentment, not responsibility.
So please, don't call me a taxpayer.
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