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Love is Everything. It is truly that simple. All emotions come from love first. Once the root emotion of love is received (which is quantum), all other emotions are then seemingly floating around and available for you to experience. These other emotions come to us via our environment, family, friends, schools, governments, churches. Love is understanding and is the oneness behind the force of our "entire" existence. How strange that upon realization of infinite binding love comes "fear", the complete opposite on the "spectrum" in which we perceive. The one who created this world we know, surely intended it that way. You receive Love (first), the next installment is Fear (last). With this subconscious understanding of the now TWO emotions, you are now between the great one's Alpha & Omega, his beginning and his end, his FIRST and his LAST. If you were to visualize or conceptualize an experiment. You could imagine a Scientist setting his controls and then letting the experiment go how it will....... or does he? Seemingly unknown to the entirety of the environment. The Scientist, having manipulated microscopic subtleties, he or she can change the whole course of the experiment........... or, simply change things as they are needed to sustain and ultimately develop it's own self sufficiency to no longer need the Scientist? What kind of experiment is this? You be the judge.
With Great Love, THE fear of losing it is only, NATURAL.


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Protect your security from ISPs stripping email encryption
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Engineers at Golden Frog recently discovered that Cricket wireless was automatically disabling their email encryption.
It is not at all clear why they were doing this, but we do know how. When an email client attempts to make a secure connection to a server, it sends a STARTTLS command. If the server never sees the STARTTLS, then it assumes you just wanted an insecure connection. (more…)
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SWCAAS – Secret Warrant Compliance as a Service
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Here is a new "as a service" offering I had never considered. Companies are supporting ISPs in responding to classified FISA court search warrants for the ISPs, including helping to capture the data and deciding if the request is proper.
Meet the shadowy tech brokers that deliver your data to the NSA | ZDNet
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Researchers show about a dozen US ISPs redirecting search requests
No comments · Posted by lance in Internet, Online Privacy, Surveillance, Tracking
Researchers analyzing results from the ICSI Netalyzer project have found ISPs redirecting traffic bound for Yahoo! and Bing to third parties like Paxfire, Barefruit, and Golog. According to this EFF article:
Netalyzr's measurements show that approximately a dozen US Internet Service Providers (ISPs), including DirecPC, Frontier, Hughes, and Wide Open West, deliberately and with no visible indication route thousands of users' entire web search traffic via Paxfire's web proxies.
This appears to be done by returning the IP address of the intercepting server rather than the true IP address when you do a DNS lookup of the server (www.yahoo.com for example). Your browser then connects to Paxfire or one of the other companies, rather than yahoo, allowing them to collect data on your activity and possibly modify the results.
There are some things you can do to protect yourself. If your connection to the website is using SSL, or if you have a VPN, your ISP can not intercept or modify your connection.
If you are running FireFox you can install the "HTTPS Everywhere" extension, which will ensure that your connection uses SSL for most of the most popular sites on the Internet.
Using Anonymizer Universal will ensure 100% of your traffic goes over an encrypted connection which will prevent this kind of interception for all websites.
I encourage all of you to visit the ICSI Netalyzer website to test your connection and your ISP for this kind of interception, and to contribute information for their research to detect this kind of strange and/or nefarious activity.

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"I've always loved music," Swahlon said. "Even when I was young, I can remember my parents asking me what I want to be when I grow up, and I'd say 'a singer.'"
Swahlon said her career goals have a changed a bit. She still wants a career in music, but she said she hopes to attend Westminster Choir College to one day become a music teacher.
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The touring side, trailing 2-0 in the five-match series, had been cruising on 230-2 thanks largely to left-handed opener Jennings who made 112 after being dropped on nought.
But Ashwin, the world's top-ranked Test bowler, picked up four wickets to peg back England who had been eyeing a large first innings total on a track already assisting the spinners.
At stumps honours were even with Ben Stokes unbeaten on 25 and Jos Buttler on 18.
Jennings, the son of South African former wicket-keeper and coach Ray, only arrived in India on Monday after being called up from the England Lions squad in the United Arab Emirates.
After skipper Alastair Cook won the toss and opted to bat, the 24-year-old Jennings was dropped by Karun Nair at gully off paceman Umesh Yadav.
India also wasted a review after Jennings was given not out to an appeal for leg before off Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who came into the side for the injured Mohammed Shami.
He settled down though and grew in confidence as he shared in an opening stand of 99 with Cook.
Cook looked solid during his 60-ball 46 and hit five boundaries before he was out to left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja's third ball of the morning.
Dancing down the wicket he was beaten by the spin and was stumped by wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel.
Jennings played some handsome drives against the pacemen and some fine sweep shots to the spinners. The left-hander reverse-swept off-spinner Jayant Yadav for a boundary to bring up his hundred.
England lost Joe Root for 21 after lunch when the right-hander edged Ashwin to India captain Virat Kohli at slip.
But Jennings and Moeen Ali kept England on course by stitching together a stand of 94 for the third wicket.
Kohli made a valiant effort and got his fingertips to an edge from Moeen, then on 13, off Umesh but failed to hang on.
Kohli then turned to Ashwin to break the stand and the off-spinner obliged by picking up Moeen and Jennings in three balls in the first over of his new spell.
Moeen fell on 50, top-edging a sweep, while Jennings got an edge to second slip to end an innings that contained 13 fours. Ashwin also dismissed Jonny Bairstow for 14 as England stalled, losing three wickets for the addition of 19 runs.
In an unfortunate incident in the second session, Australian umpire Paul Reiffel left the field after being hit on the back of his head by a throw from the outfield but was given the all clear after a visit to the hospital for scans and advised to take rest for the remainder of day one.
ENGLAND (1st Innings):
A.N. Cook st Patel b Jadeja 46
K.K. Jennings c Pujara b Ashwin 112
J.E. Root c Kohli b Ashwin 21
Moeen Ali c Nair b Ashwin 50
J.M. Bairstow c U. Yadav b Ashwin 14
B.A. Stokes not out 25
J.C. Buttler not out 18
TOTAL (for five wkts, 94 overs) 288
TO BAT: C.R. Woakes, Adil Rashid, J.M. Anderson, J.T. Ball.
BOWLING (to-date): Kumar 11-0-38-0; U.T. Yadav 10-2-36-0; Ashwin 30-3-75-4; J. Yadav 22-3-78-0 (1nb); Jadeja 21-3-60-1.
INDIA: M. Vijay, K.L. Rahul, C.A. Pujara, V. Kohli, K.K. Nair, P.A. Patel, R. Ashwin, R.A. Jadeja, J. Yadav, B. Kumar, U.T. Yadav.
UMPIRES: B.N.J. Oxenford (Australia) and P.R. Reiffel (Australia).
TV UMPIRE: M. Erasmus (South Africa).
MATCH REFEREE: J.J. Crowe (New Zealand).
NOTE: Erasmus took over on-field duties after Reiffel was forced to leave with a head injury during the 49th over; C. Shamshuddin acted as TV umpire for remainder of day one.


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Where Is Tech Going in 2016?
Where is tech going in 2016?
With the introduction this year to Oculus Rift and Microsoft Halolens, the gaming industry will continue to evolve. In the 1970's there was the Magnavox Odyssey, today there is the Wii U, XBox One and the Playstation 4. But, instead of just playing these games, with these virtual reality headsets, you can now be part of the game!
Microsoft Halolens will also be used in conjunction with the Internet of Things (IoT). It will be used and is already being used to build things like cars, building and more. Manufacturers have embraced the wearable headset including Google Glass and there's much more to come on the horizon.
And that's not all you are going to feel you are part of in 2016. Take a look at the media. The New York Times sent thousands of Google Box devices in late 2015, they changed the face of the news. Readership for newspapers has dwindled and The New York Times along with Google decided to do something about it. They decided to bring the news to you while looking through the device. Cardboard enables the viewer to watch anything in 360 degrees. You insert your mobile device into this cardboard box that costs under $30 and through a viewfinder, you can experience the news. The latest video on Google Box is called Flight, where you will feel like you're flying. What makes this interesting? You now will observe the news in first person instead of reading it in third person.
Take a look at your house. Most of the appliances in 2016 will be part of the IoT. Washing Machines and Dryers are being connected to your iPad or mobile device where you can monitor the progress. Or what about the Nest? This smart device controls your home's temperature by scheduling and using your mobile device to control it. And, at the Consumer Electronic Show this week, I'm sure many other companies will premiere their smart devices as well. Many of the appliances in 2016 will be "smart" and they will just keep getting smarter!
I didn't talk about the television or the lights yet. Now, you can no longer get a television (or it's rare anyway) that isn't connected to the Internet. Most folks have WiFi in their homes (because cable makes it so inexpensive to have a bundle) and the television can play videos on YouTube, Hulu, Netflix and even sort through your family photos that are stored in the cloud.
One of the coolest things is the integration with the Hue light bulb, made by Philips. It's crazy how lighting is now smart too! Certain shows like Twelve Monkeys and The Expanse work hand in hand with the lights. So for example, if there is a gory bloody scene your entire room will turn red. When the mood calls for low lighting, the lights turn. It enables you to get more connected to the show in a somewhat subliminal way.
Oh and what about Amazon Echo's Alexa? Alexa is your personal assistant in the home that keeps track of lists, gives you the day's news and weather, answers questions found on the internet and will even tell you a joke!
Wearables will be a term of the past because everyone will be wearing technology, therefore, it will be mainstream. The fitness industry has already embraced wearable technology with the FitBit, Shine, Vivofit and dozens of others. I wear a Garmin 920xt Smart Watch which enables me to track my training, post on a training site and lets my coach to view my results without even being near me.
Where are we going? Everything is getting smarter. As things get smarter, they will start to connect with wearable devices like headsets (Google Glass is my favorite) and watches, like the iWatch, so that you can control your home and things around you by being anywhere.
It's an exciting time and 2016 holds some real interesting possibilities. Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section.


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The Contender
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Barack Obama vs Vladmir Putin
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Resolution: THB Obama riding a giant magma-breathing eagle (Pro) could beat Vladmir Putin riding a bear with lazer eyes (Con)
Magma-breathing: Same as fire breathing, but with magma
Lazer eyes- Eyes that shoot lazers
I need to clear up several things.
How large is this eagle?
Is it a bald eagle?
How can Obama ride a bald eagle if he's secretly an alien?
Or is the eagle a UFO?
Is Putin's shirt off?
Does Putin have sunglasses?
Is the bear a Russian dancing bear?
Is Putin a secret magical gypsy that can control dancing bears?
Back to you Pro.
1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Yes
4. No
5. Yes
6. No
7. Maybe
8. Maybe
I will now make my arguments.
1. God is on Obamas side
God hates commies. This is a clear and undeniable fact. For example, Daniel 7:5 states "And behold, another beast, a second one, resembling a bear. And it was raised up on one side, and three ribs were in its mouth between its teeth; and thus they said to it, 'Arise, devour much meat!" This is in his vision of several evil monsters. This shows that communists are evil and hated by God. As the bear is the symbol of communism, God will smite the Putin of the earth in a blaze of holy fire.
2. Magma breath
The eagle can breath magma and melt Putin. Simple as that.
3. Obamas powers of convincing
Obama revealed that his favorite super power is being able to speak any language. This is obviously a hint that he can speak any language, INCLUDING BEAR. He will easily be able to convince the bear to switch sides. Remember in the presedential debates when Romney said that the navy is smaller then it has been at anytime since 1917 and Obama replied "Well, Governor, we also have fewer horses and bayonets, because the nature of our military has changed". Obama will use similar zingers to humiliate Putin and get the bear to switch sides.
1. God
How can the Christian God love American if in Obama's term, he allowed gays to have rights? Everyone know that God hates the homosexual and won't help Obama. Also when has God supported a African person instead of a White person? If anything, Putin wins.
2. Magma breath
To fly birds need light allow bones and while carrying Obama there isn't much room for it to carry molten rock. The speed of lava flow is actually quite slow and any Russian dancing bear can dodge it. Also, if the bear shoots laser eyes at the eagle, it would explode into molten destruction.
3. Zingers
Obama has some really low approval ratings. He may talk about random sh** but everyone knows he all bark and not bite. The bear knows about his skills of BSing and not doing anything and decide to go against Obama.
1. Laser eyes
Putin has a bear with laser eyes. It'll just stare and kill Obama at the speed of light.
Being the ex-spy he is, he will wipe the floor owith Obama. In any one on one fight, Putin will wreck him.
3. Nukes
Russia has nukes and Putin can actually use it. Unlike Obama who can't do sh** since no one will let him, he'll get nuked by Putin who most likely has a trigger keystered.
1. God hates Putin more than anything else. It is obvious why. Putin is an expert in the martial art of Judo. Judo comes from Japan, which is a country. You know what's also a country? India, where buddism originated. One of the sacred texts of Buddism is the Lotus Sutra, named after the Lotus flower, which can regulate its temperature to attract insect pollinators. Hummingbirds are also pollinators, and are birds, just like ducks. A famous duck is Daffy Duck, who was once in an italian disney comic entitled Paperino e la grotta di Aladino. This comic included Alladin, a charactor that originated in a Middle Eastern folktail, in which he is aided by a Jinn. In Arab culture, Jinns are analougous do demons, which are controled by THE DEVIL. THAT"S RIGHT, VLADMIR PUTIN SUPPORTS THE DEVIL!
2. On the contrary, your link explicitly states that "the lava in the channels was going at more like 60 km/hour!". Additionally, if America can rise from a small colony to a super power, a Bald Eagle can easily dodge flimsy lasers.
3. Wrong. See my sources below. I didn't actually read them, but they came up when I searched up "Obama Bear" so hopefully they support my point.
I will now refute Cons arguments.
1. My source shows that the Dalai Lama has laser eyes. The Dalai Lama is from India, where buddism originated. One of the sacred texts of Buddism is the Lotus Sutra, named after the Lotus flower, which can regulate its temperature to attract insect pollinators. Hummingbirds are also pollinators, and are birds, just like ducks. A famous duck is Daffy Duck, who was once in an italian disney comic entitled Paperino e la grotta di Aladino. This comic included Alladin, a charactor that originated in a Middle Eastern folktail, in which he is aided by a Jinn. In Arab culture, Jinns are analougous do demons, which are controled by the Devil. The Devil was recently mentioned by John Beohner, who claimed that Obama made a deal with it. John Beohner famously looks weird and orange, kinda like he gets spray tans. When spray tanning, you are advised to close your eyes to protect them from damage. So how can Putin-Bear/Daffy Duck lotus pollinator Demon use his Dalai Lama laser eyes IF HE HAS TO CLOSE HIS EYES WHILE GETTING A JOHN BEOHNER SPRAY TAN??????
Unfortunatly, I won't be able to refute Cons arguments due to time constraints. I will pick them up next round. Vote Pro!
I would like to remind my opponent that there is no next round. I will extend my arguments and continue on to my rebuttals.
1. Vladmir Putin may support the Devil, but when has God done anything? He gets a single woman pregnant in the Medieval Ages. Then he gets his son crucified. The Devil offered him all the kingdoms, while God leaves him homeless walking across the world until his untimely death. Sure he walks on water, except he isn't converting dolphins. His power of healing does nothing when he's hurt. He turns water to wine but he can't get drunk. Look at Joan of Arc. She manges to help France until she gets burned for being a witch. God on your side seems to mean that you get cool powers that do nothing to stop your eventual horrible death. (This case being burned by lasers.) Now the Devil gives you exactly what you want. The Faustian bargain, the guy gets what he wants. Thus the support of the Devil is better.
2. This is a complete non-sequitur, but I'll entertain this idea. I was a little 10 pound baby, and now I'm morbidly obese with diabetes and hooked up to a dialysis. That bit of trash I ate yesterday manged to result in many many pounds of diarrhea. It doesn't mean anything except maybe I should go on a diet.
Now, I provide the only statistics about it so we'll have to accept it. Lasers are around the speed of light. Now at the speed of light, Putin can burn through Obama and have the laser can circle the world 7.5 times. That's seven and a half visits to the Middle East and strengthen my bond with The Wicked One to further ensure his death.
3. I have searched up several images that most likely refutes your sources that I didn't read either.
Putin riding Obama's eagle
Putin is the eagle.
Rebuttal to Rebuttal of My Arguments That My Opponent Said He Wasn't Going To Refute But Did So Anyways
1. I'm going to keep this PG but he and the bear have faced many accusation such as this, but one night in a hotel with these people has shown that they have other openings to project their powers. Putin shoots charisma out of his eyes, and in bed he shoots super-charisma out everywhere during a intimate act. Since he is a magic gypsy, he can infuse this quality into the bear. All they need is a little stimulation. ;)
(I googled select phrases from that article plus bear, which lead me to a extremely dark side of the internet, with very hairy men. To compensate for this damage, vote Con)
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Amnesia is a loss of memory caused by brain damage, disease, psychological trauma, various sedative and hypnotic drugs. Amnesia can be either whole or partial loss of memory There are two main parts of amnesia, retrograde amnesia and anteretrograde amnesia. Retrograde amnesia is inability to return memories from the date of an accident or operation. Anteretrograte amnesia is inability to remember things for long periods of time.
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Published on March 10, 2014
Author: EmilyDeines
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Editing Visuals 0 Adjust the length of each photo by expanding/shrinking its box on the timeline 0 Double tap the photo to add text or change the title style 0 Tap the box between photos/clips to edit transitions
Audio 0 Again, keep in mind the tone of the book and the mood you want to set for the video 0 Music: 0 Use pre-existing theme music 0 Open another music file in iMovie, add to your project (automatically lays audio over visuals) 0 Voiceover: select microphone icon above timeline
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"Words," as Jean-Paul Sartre would have it, "are loaded pistols."
If so, we're in danger of shooting ourselves in the foot when it comes to talking about medically assisted death.
"There really isn't another term," says Sheilia Sperry.
But that doesn't stop people, and the media, from making mistakes, says the provincial co-ordinator for Dying with Dignity.
First, forget the term "assisted suicide."
Death by suicide, Sperry points out, normally happens to the physically healthy. These may be people who need medical treatment, but they don't need assistance in dying. Suicide is the opposite of what her organization, which aims to better end-of-life experiences and open up options for the medical hastening of death, wants.
"Suicide is a tragedy, under any circumstances," Sperry says, relaxing in a chair in her Dartmouth home.
"Death for a terminally ill person is often a blessing."
And for the love of mike, don't use "euthanasia."
The dictionary sets up "euthanasia" as the perfect descriptor for aiding the demise of someone with an incurable illness for whom pain is great and death is imminent. It even captures the concept of mercy.
But where the Canadian Oxford triumphs, everyday conversation fails. Socially, "euthanasia" brings to mind 20-year-old toothless cats and basset hounds with broken legs — death controlled by someone else, as in, Sperry says: "Oh my gosh, Granny is so sick, I wish we could have her euthanized!'"
On the contrary, she says, medically assisted death is a personal choice.
Sperry's beef is that these misnomers have a negative impact on the debate. She's on to something.
Words shape the world. And the words the media choose matter. It's the job of reporters to use plain language, yes, but in seeking simplicity, we can buy in to bias, often unintentionally.
Here's an example: "pro-life" is a term that's never made sense to me. I mean, we're all pro-life.
I, for one, support living. Enthusiastically and unreservedly. (And, for the record, I consider babies to be lovely little bundles of gooey pooping joy.) But I am also "pro-choice." I believe women should have the right to make choices about their reproductive health, with the support of their communities, the medical establishment, adequate funding and legislative backup.
Choice is the crux, from my perspective. Not so from the other side. So each camp defines itself as it suits and hopes the world takes away the implied meaning in its label.
And consider the word "prostitute." It's a legal term, and while the profession undisputedly butts up against the courts, using a legal word makes law (and the invariable breaking of it) the lens through which we see women and men in the trade. Better is "sex worker," which is not only accurate but untainted by whispers of criminality.
We've ditched the routine practice of referring to African-Nova Scotians, First Nations people and LGBTQ citizens by vile pejoratives. Sex work is apparently still too transgressive to garner respect, so not considered worth the minor effort of changing a few nouns. Sad.
All this nuance is a screaming endorsement for the importance of words. For the media, it's not only what and how we report that colours coverage, but our nouns and verbs and adjectives, too.
According to Ipsos-Reid, Nova Scotia has the highest level of support for medically assisted death across the country, at 89 per cent. The national average is 84.
And Sperry wishes more people would speak up.
"I think it's time the silent majority became less silent," she says.
And, ideally, used the right words, too.


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Cinque Terre is one of my favorite places I have ever visited. The five villages that make up this area are built on the steep hillsides overlooking the Italian Riviera. There are no busy streets, no museums, no fancy stores, and no busy life. Instead you get to enjoy the sea, the food, the people who are incredibly friendly, and the views…..oh the views.
The villages, listed from north to south, are:
Monterosso al Mare
Known to have the best beach and more shops, restaurants, and hotels than the other villages. This can make it more crowded, but is still worth a visit. Walk through the old part of town where you can find the San Francesco church.
This is where we chose to stay for our visit and is my favorite village of the five. The main street leads down from the train station to a main square that overlooks a natural harbor. We enjoyed climbing up the tower of Castello Doria and visiting the Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church. We also enjoyed the food, the people, and the nightlife.
The only village not on the water. There are gorgeous views from the hilltop village once you make it up the hundreds of steps from the train station.
This tiny village is so picturesque. We started a hike from here to Corniglia that was a highlight of my whole time in Italy. You have to hike when in Cinque Terre to truly enjoy the area.
This is the first village from La Spezia. From here starts the "via dell'Amore," which means Lover's Lane and is a trail to Manarola taking only 20 minutes.
Getting there:
Take the train from La Spezia, which takes roughly 15 minutes to the first town of Riomaggiore, and each town after that is just a few more minutes. The train is my favorite form of transportation in Europe because you can store your luggage and then sit back and enjoy the views.
Getting Around:
Train: The easiest and quickest way to travel between the villages is by train. There is at least one train going in both directions every hour but not every train stops in all five villages. Make sure to ask before hopping on a train and also make sure to stamp your ticket on the platform. Tickets cost a few euros.
Hiking: There are many trails connecting all five of the villages. The coastal trails were closed while we were there because of heavy rain, which can cause damage to the trails. There was a huge flood in 2011, which also caused a lot of damage to the trails and they may not all be up and running. Cinque Terre is a National Park so you have to pay an entrance fee to hike the trails. You can buy the passes at the train stations and choose between a hiking only pass or a hiking + train pass.
Boat: The boats were not running when we visited because of the rough sea. You can rent boats in Riomaggiore and take yourself around or catch the ferries from village to village.
When to Visit:
I enjoy visiting in the spring or fall. The crowds aren't as bad as the summer months and the weather is perfect for hiking. Summer is also great for sun bathing and lounging but gets very crowded.
What to Eat:
Being that Cinque Terre is on the coast, seafood is fresh and plentiful. All restuarants serve delicious seafood dishes and you can grab some fried anchovies to eat on the go. This region is also the birthplace of pesto and focaccia so try some pasta or pizza with fresh pesto on it and grab some focaccia for a snack.
How Many Days:
Many people make day trips from Pisa, Florence, Milan or other big cities. Tour buses come for the day as well as cruise ships. While seeing Cinque Terre for part of one day is better than not seeing it at all, you will not get the full, wonderful experience. I highly recommend two nights to really enjoy this area, hike a few trails, enjoy the amazing food, see each village, and lounge on a beach or a boat.
Again I recommend Rick Steve's Italy book. He has a very thorough section on Cinque Terre and gives great recommendations.
Take a backpack. When exploring for the day you will want to pack lots of water, your camera, and Rick Steve's book.
Train stations offer free wifi with the Cinque Terre park card (the card you will need for hiking)
My Trip:
We arrived late morning from Florence and went straight to our Airbnb. We dropped our bags and left our room to go explore Vernazza. We ate at Belfort, sitting out on the terrace with a stunning view of the Mediterranean Sea. The food was great but it was the view and our waiter that really made our lunch incredible. We then hiked up to the cemetery, which is perched high above the sea, climbed the Castello Doria, and visited the church in the main square. We then went to Vernazza Winexperience where Alessandro served the guys wines from both Cinque Terre and other parts of Italy. Later that night we enjoyed hanging out with other travelers and locals at the Blue Marlin.
On our second and only full day in Cinque Terre we decided to go explore the other villages. We bought the hiking + rail pass from the train station and rode to Riomaggiore where we grabbed some breakfast and tried to hike the "Lover's Lane" trail, only to get to a spot where it was blocked off and closed. We snapped some pictures of the village and then hopped the train for Manarola.
From Manarola we decided to hike the terraced vineyards up to Volastra and then on to Corniglia. We were grateful for the cloudy, cool day as this hike was steep and long. We hiked through yards, olive groves, and orchards. Volastra, a charming small town, marked our halfway point. We took a short break for some lunch which tasted so incredibly delicious. It could have just been our exhaustion and all the calories burned but we thoroughly enjoyed it all.
After lunch we bought more water and then continued on through woods and lush greenery to Corniglia. We had so much fun on this hike and I cannot recommend it enough. The views of Manarola, Corniglia, and the sea could not be beat from this hike. We loved seeing the different way people live and farm this area. We got an up close look walking through it all.
From Corniglia we walked down the hundreds of steps to the train station below and rode to Monterosso al Mare. Here we walked around the town and stopped for some yummy and well-deserved drinks. I had a fresh smoothie and what I like best about getting drinks in Italy is that they are usually served with snacks. We enjoyed a sea view, snacks, and drinks while resting for a bit before heading back to Vernazza by train. We had dinner at Trattoria del Capitano just above the train station and met some other travelers and enjoyed a delicious meal.
On our last day in Cinque Terre before catching the train to Venice, I returned to Trattoria del Capitano for some incredible pastries. I brought them back to the boys who were sleeping in and then went to the launderette because I had run out of clean clothes. I attempted to start my laundry but had some trouble because I didn't read the directions completely. Luckily the launderette is right next door to Trattoria del Capitano so I walked in and asked the owner for help. He left his restaurant to come help me do my laundry. He was so friendly and nice, which is what I love about the people in Cinque Terre. Once my laundry was done we hopped the train to Venice.
I wish we would have had more time to enjoy this part of Italy. Let me know if you have any questions or want any help planning your next trip.


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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) - Violence beat Fury Kapcori by 1 1/4 lengths in the $750,000 CashCall Futurity for 2-year-olds on Saturday at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Ridden by Javier Castellano, the undefeated Violence ran 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic Cushion Track in 1:43.50 and paid $4.40, $4.20 and $3.40 as the 6-5 favorite. It was Violence's first Grade 1 victory in his third career start.
In the $250,000 Hollywood Turf Cup, 8-5 favorite Grandeur won by three-quarters of a length.
Violence took a short lead with less than an eighth of a mile left in the CashCall on his way to winning at his third track. He won for the first time by a neck at Saratoga on Aug. 18 and by two lengths at Aqueduct in the Nashua on Nov. 4.
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A/n: Smut alert. Boy love. Like it or not. Oh and Fay-topping. Seriously.
Fay often suspected he was only half there, the nights were the worst. Laying awake after feeding… it felt disgusting and so… inhuman. Being a vampire was so much worse than he could've imagined, to rely on someone was something he'd never wanted to do, but having to rely on someone to the extent you depended on them for your survival. He hated it. Kurogane wouldn't let him leave, even if he wanted to.
Kurogane. Fay hissed at the thought, his eye narrowing. It was his fault he was so… broken. And then there were the nights Fay wanted to be broken, when he felt he deserved the pain. There were things he'd never mentioned, things he never would mention from his past that proved he deserved no better than this half-human existence. Tonight was such a night. Call it the call of the moon if you must but he had to go out. He didn't bother putting a shirt on and left the apartment to sit in the garden, shivering in the cool night air. He wasn't alone for long though.
"You okay?" Asked a gruff voice. The devil himself had spoken.
"No." Fay muttered darkly. "I'm not." He lay his head back a little to stare up at the cloudy sky.
"It'll rain any minute." Kurogane said. "You shouldn't stay out for too long."
"Kurogane, do not tell me what to do." His voice was cold, as it had been since he had become a vampire. Fay couldn't differentiate: was he cruel because he'd become this? Or was he cruel due to a hatred for Kurogane. For a moment there was silence, the taller man had vanished inside. He returned with a jacket and threw it at Fay who stood up.
"Leave me alone." He growled, throwing it back and heading back indoors. Kurogane followed him.
"You can't run forever." He warned.
"No but I can try." Fay mumbled, pulling his hair back and tying it up, it was far too long now and often got in his way but he didn't see the point in trying anymore. Now Sakura-chan was as broken as he was, now Syaoran-kun was a stranger… there was no point in trying. There was little point in living, but Kurogane saw to that.
"You gonna go to sleep?"
"Unless you want to make sure I do that too?" Fay growled. Kurogane stared as Fay disappeared into his bedroom, Kurogane leaned against the doorframe. "I was being sarcastic. Go away." The vampire locked eyes with the warrior, stood only a foot away.
"You should've been asleep hours ago."
"So now you're my nanny too?" He demanded. "Tell you what how about I just stop talking completely I'm fairly certain you'd speak for me in the end." Fay stepped dangerously close. "Because that's just who you are isn't it. A control freak." Kurogane raised an eyebrow casually.
"You can't stand if something doesn't go your way, can you?"
"What's this really about huh?" Kurogane whispered, narrowing his eyes. "I'm pretty damn sure this is deeper than me suggesting you get some sleep. You've been acting like a zombie…"
"I might aswell be. Why the hell didn't you just let me die!" He yelled, losing his temper finally, a rabid look crossing his one remaining eye.
"Selfish bastard." Kurogane had to growl, keeping his voice low. "You think the princess would be okay if you died, knowing the kid had killed you. Or the kid? How the hell would he cope?"
"You don't know anything about them! You claim you're worried about Sakura-chan, did you stop and ASK her how she felt? Of course you didn't! You just lunge in as usual, shoot first ask questions later! It's all fine for them to be upset what about you! You get hurt just to keep me alive! And what about ME?" Fay grabbed Kurogane's wrists, allowing his claws to come out and dig into Kurogane's palms, drawing blood.
"I don't mind getting hurt."
"I DO!" Fay growled. "I hate it. I hate having to drink blood. I hate being half here! I HATE NOT FEELING REAL!" He pressed his claws tighter and Kurogane allowed it. "AND I HATE YOU FOR DOING THIS TO ME!" He caught his own breath unable to believe he'd said it.
"Fay-san…" Whispered a weak voice. Sakura had arrived, clad in a dark nightdress, behind her stood Syaoran, and in his arms, Mokona. They stood staring at the scene for a moment until Fay turned his head. He let go of Kurogane's wrists.
"Go back to bed." He told the children in little more than a whisper. "It's nothing." Kurogane sighed heftily.
"Like he says… come on." He ushered the children away, taking Sakura all the way into her room and speaking in a hushed tone with her. Syaoran lingered a moment longer, wondering if there was anything he could say to Fay that may help, but he could find nothing, so left.
Fay was alone again. He placed both palms on his desk and lowered his head. He let out a yell and kicked the desk flying across the room, pent of frustration driving him to insanity. This was not over. He let his breathing slow down to ragged pants before walking out again, shirtless with bare feet, he went to Kurogane's room. He'd only just got back in having seen Sakura back.
"You be quiet this time." He warned. "I don't want her awake at all hours."
"Stop." Fay gritted his teeth. "Telling me what to do." He kneeled beside Kurogane on the bed, bringing their faces dangerously close. "I'm sick of you controlling everything I do. You're the reason I'm still here." There was a flash as steel like claws replaced Fay's usually well kept fingernails, he placed one talon to Kurogane's cheek.
"So what… you're gonna cut me? Go ahead if it'll make you feel better. I don't regret saving you." He breathed near Fay's ear.
"Why did you do it when I told you to let me go? I'll never forgive you." Fay's eye narrowed.
"I can handle that… I think." Kurogane said honestly, taking Fay's wrist and tugging it away from his face, the guy could do some serious damage with those things. "I can handle you pretending to hate me, I can handle you trying your damn hardest to hate me… I don't care as long as you're alive."
"I'm not pretending and I'm not trying." Fay hissed. "I hate you… because I'm not alive. WHY did you do it?" He demanded, moving even closer.
"You've got such a low opinion of yourself you wouldn't believe me even if I told you."
"Try me." The vampire challenged. Kurogane grabbed Fay's face and brought them eye to eye.
"You mean a lot, to the kid, the princess, the manjuu… you mean most to me." He growled and forced Fay into a rough and bruising kiss. Fay pushed him away and wiped his mouth.
"Bastard." He mumbled.
"So THAT'S why I saved you. Yeah it's selfish but I couldn't handle you dying in my arms." Kurogane glared. "Go on… turn me away."
"Stop telling me what to do!" Fay grabbed him by the shoulders, digging his claws into his back. "If we're going to do this we're doing it my way." He seemed so angry… so… furious. Kurogane nodded.
"If it'll get you to talk to me again…"
"Who said anything about talking?" Fay hissed, and kissed Kurogane with just as much force as he'd kissed him earlier, drawing blood from his bottom lip and lapping at it hungrily. Their teeth kept hitting as though Fay didn't have a clue what he was doing but the claw down the back of the shirt was expert, and he had it off in seconds. Thankfully for him, Kurogane only slept in a shirt and boxers, whereas he slept in boxers and pants.
He was breathing heavily through his nose, his eye (now golden from the taste and smell of blood) was narrowed to a slit and there was something very predator-like about his gaze. He pushed Kurogane back so he lay flat, and pinned his wrists to his sides restricting his movement, before biting Kurogane's neck. He let out a strangled cry. Fay usually fed from his arm, and he'd never bitten, those fangs were like poison and he winced at the pain.
"Does it hurt?" Fay hissed at him, running his tongue along the wound he'd made.
"Tcheh." Was the only response he got. Fay growled and bit (though a lot more gently, not enough to break the skin) against Kurogane's protruding collarbone. He forced his hips down a little, rubbing his zipper against Kurogane's exposed thigh, knowing the metal graze would hurt him. He continued, occasionally breaking the tightly drawn skin to cause pain, yet he always licked and sucked them better, to let Kurogane know he was in charge, yet didn't hate him. Could he hate him? He stood up, pulling away.
Kurogane raised himself up onto his elbows to look, half expecting Fay to have the usual guilty look he got after feeding. No… the predators look was still present, he'd withdrawn his claws, and was unzipping his pants, he removed them, following seconds later by his boxers. He climbed back on the bed, one knee at either side of Kurogane's hips, allowing their eyes to meet and his erection to brush his sore chest. Kurogane raised a hand, cupping his cheek and pulling him closer to kiss him, but Fay turned his head and hissed.
"No." He said firmly. "For once you don't get what you want." He met Kurogane's eyes and for a moment they stared. Kurogane smirked.
"You wanna be boss? Sure thing." He pulled them back so he was propped against the pillows for support, so he could have one hand free, and began toying with Fay's hard on. He rubbed one thumb insistently over the tip while allowing his rough calloused fingers to pump his length. Fay put his hands on his shoulders to steady himself. Under normal circumstances, by now Fay would have been putty in Kurogane's hands, but he was mad… he was hurt… he wanted him to know that. Kurogane had to understand that it would've been better… or at least kinder to let him die.
He emitted a low growl.
"Use your mouth." He ordered. Kurogane nodded, and leaned forward so his hair brushed along Fay's chest then stomach, he settled with his noise on the base of Fay's shaft, allowing his tongue to flick over the rest, teasingly and slowly, but that was not what Fay wanted. Fay didn't want this to be romantic, it was meant to be so much simpler. He grabbed Kurogane by the hair and pulled him backwards. "I said use your mouth, not your tongue." If the situation had been different, Kurogane would've probably retaliated in whatever mean way he could think of, but today he had to apologise, and if apologising meant Fay getting his own way then for once… just once he'd surrender.
"Fine." He pushed Fay off of him and got to his knees in front. "Direct me."
"Don't tell me what to do." Fay mumbled, running his fingers through Kurogane's hair and pulling him closer. Kurogane complied, he didn't mind… not being in charge… well he did mind it pissed him off, but what he did mind was Fay's silence. If he were doing this right… he should be moaning or gasping, but even as Kurogane sucked harder, grazed his teeth along the shaft, probed with his tongue and pursed his lips, there was no reaction. He rotated his jaw, swivelling a little and forcing himself to take in more, but still there was nothing. Fay seemed close though.
The fingers curled into his hair gripped tighter and he pushed forward instinctively. Kurogane let his eyes roll up as far as they could to try see Fay's face… he did not look happy at all. Maybe he wasn't good at it? There was a distant look in his eye, and a blank expression on his face, as though this were business. Then Kurogane understood… Fay wanted to hurt him as much as he'd hurt Fay. First he'd tried to bite, physically. Then he'd tried to hurt his pride by taking control. Now here he was attacking his self esteem, trying his hardest to hurt Kurogane by not reacting. It was all mind games.
"Stop now." Fay ordered, in a cold tone. Kurogane pulled back slowly, licking Fay's weeping tip one last time.
"Do your worst." Kurogane challenged. He knew what came next. When all else failed, Kurogane had not yielded yet, so it was time for the ultimate degradation: the last trick Fay could have up his sleeve.
"On all fours." Fay ordered. Kurogane did as told, leaning forward onto his fists.
Fay positioned himself behind him, and there was a moment's hesitation before he forced his way into Kurogane, without lubrication, without preparation… it was intended to hurt. Kurogane grunted, it had certainly done that. Fay had apparently not thought it through very well though because when he pulled back the friction and sudden entrance had caused him to bleed too. He gritted his teeth however and thrust forward. Kurogane clenched his eyes shut. He could handle pain, he was a soldier, what he couldn't handle was Fay crying. He could hear him, even if Fay had made sure that he couldn't be seen, he was making telltale hiccup noises that Kurogane could pick out as sobs.
"Bastard." Kurogane mumbled as Fay hit something inside of him that sparked a familiar pleasure in him so hard that he felt he'd tear in two. It felt good… but hollow. He bit his lip as his breathing became shallower and he came closer to his edge. He'd never really been turned on by sadism, and the fact that he was bleeding and aching did nothing for him, it was the fact it was Fay.
The blond sped up, his own breath failing him, he gripped onto Kurogane's hips, making sure they met his every pump. He closed his eyes and came, giving a few final thrusts before pulling out. He knew Kurogane had not met his climax, and stood up. He grabbed at his boxers and pants and pulled them back on as his breath slowed down.
"Oi." Kurogane said, rolling over to look at Fay who was already facing away ready to leave. "I still don't regret saving you." He said. Fay stepped further away. "But I am sorry." He added. Fay froze. "I'm sorry… I didn't realise how much it'd hurt you. But if the situation came back up I'd do it all again." Fay fell to his knees and buried his face in his hands, crying now. Crying in front of Kurogane. He was broken.
The warrior climbed out of bed and scooped Fay up, holding him close. He carried him back and pulled him under the covers. He ignored the bites on his neck and chest, ignored the ache in his ass, and ignored the lack of satisfaction his own member yearned for, and held Fay as close as he could. He stroked his sweat dampened hair and kissed his forehead. Fay seemed to have lost all inhibitions and just lay there sobbing into Kurogane's chest.
"It's okay… to feel mad at me." Kurogane said, brushing his palm against the arch of Fay's back. "But don't hold it in until you go crazy…" He paused, bringing Fay's face up to look at his, "You're crazy enough as it is." He smirked. Fay looked away, tears still leaking from his remaining blue eye and underneath his eye patch. He let go, allowing the blond to cuddle back into the safety of his chest and for at least ten minutes they just lay in that embrace, seeking comfort in each other until Fay spoke.
"Ne, Kuro-rin." He whispered. "It's not very fun… being in control." Kurogane couldn't help but manage a half smiled, those nicknames he'd always complained about were back, and he had to admit he'd missed them.
"Sometimes you have to take control… when others are falling apart." He absently slid his fingers into Fay's hair.
"I still only feel half human… I hate that feeling." Fay shuddered against his grip.
"It doesn't matter." Kurogane promised, bringing Fay up once again to face him. "If you're only half human… because I love all of you." He kissed him… albeit a lot more gently than before, on the lips and he seemed to shake under the touch. He'd seemed so wild and determined earlier, and yet here he was… so fragile in his arms.
"Mmhm." Fay mumbled nodding and breaking the kiss as he did so. "Kuro-tan… we have an awfully long way to go still… and it's going to be hard on all of us. I don't want you to have to be boss all the time."
"I don't want to be, you're better with the kids than I am, just know that you can't be this…. This shell of a man, and still be in control. You have to be yourself if you want people to listen." Fay nodded slowly, then took a deep breath.
"How about this deal then… I'll take control with the kids if you take control in the bedroom." He kissed Kurogane's cheek gently and ran his thumb over one of the bite-marks on his shoulder. "Sorry." He added in a whisper.
A/n: Angst and smut. Wewt.


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Teachers' unions in California scored a major victory on Monday after the California Supreme Court declined to hear a lawsuit that sought to invalidate public school tenure policies on the grounds that the system hurts minority children.
As reported by the Los Angeles Times, the decision not to hear an appeal in the Vergara vs. California case lets a reversal of a lower court ruling against the unions stand. However, critics of what has been referred to as "teacher tyranny" suggest the California Supreme Court's decision might very well suggest a path forward to ridding the educational system of such "biased" tenure in the future.
Chief Justice Goodwin H. Liu's admitted that "there is considerable evidence in the record to support the trial court's conclusion that the hiring and retention of a substantial number of grossly ineffective teachers in California public schools have an appreciable impact on students' fundamental right to education."
EdSource points out that the lawsuit spelled defeat for Students Matter, a nonprofit organization that sponsored the Vergara lawsuit, and which argued that the laws harmed poor and minority students who were disproportionately saddled with the state's worst-performing teachers.
According to UPI, David Welch, who founded and funds Students Matter, said that while he was "disappointed in the Supreme Court's decision to not grant review, we are grateful to the courts for shining a much-needed spotlight on these shameful laws and the enormous harm they inflict on thousands of children every year." He added: "But the fight is not over."
Two years ago, the Vergara case looked rather more hopeful for school reformers, after L.A. County Superior Court Judge Rolf Treu ruled that evidence of "the effect of grossly ineffective teachers on students is compelling. Indeed, it shocks the conscience." EdSources notes that Treu added that the process "affects the stability of the learning process to the detriment of high-poverty and minority students," and that bad teachers were disproportionately assigned to schools where California's students in most need were located.
However, that ruling was overturned last year when a three-judge panel from the Second District Court of Appeals in L.A. disputed Treu's ruling that statutes were to blame.
The Times notes that attorneys who were pursuing the case on behalf of nine students argued that making it easier to fire bad teachers would both improve academic performance and "narrow the achievement gap that often separates white, Asian and wealthier students from their lower-income, black and Latino peers."
Eric A. Hanushek, a senior fellow at the conservative Hoover Institution of Stanford University, who testified on behalf of the Vergara plaintiffs, told the Times, "courts don't make policy decisions except in extreme cases and California is an extreme case." He added, "even in the worst case, the courts aren't stepping up."
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Lager is one of the most seasoned mixed refreshments and can follow it's creation to Mesopotamia and old Egypt. The present day brew celebration has roots that backpedal a huge number of years and can be found in societies that appreciate drinking lager. The side interest of going to lager celebrations is delighted in and celebrated by a large number of individuals everywhere throughout the world. On the off chance that you find the opportunity to go to a lager celebration, you may always remember it.
Practically everybody has known about Oktoberfest. This occasion has its home in Munich and spreads 16 days from late September to early October. Oktoberfest is thought to be the first home of the current brew celebration.
The primary Oktoberfest happened in the year 1810 in October. The festival was revolved around the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig to his princess Theresa. Everybody who lived in Munich was welcome to go to. One of the occasion features was horse dashing that significantly inspired the Royal Family. This was the principle reason that the custom was done and Oktoberfest was conceived. From that point forward, it has happened every year with the exception of amid the war years and pestilence episodes.
On the off chance that you are an occupant of Britain, you may wish to go to the GBBF, or Great British Beer Festival. This occasion is likewise called the "greatest bar on the planet". It is host to approximately 450 brews and there are numerous nearby and also imported determinations. Every year in August, more than 1000 individuals give their opportunity to ensure the GBBF is a win.
The GBBF is facilitated by CAMRA the Campaign for Real Ale an association that advances genuine beer, nearby group bars and shopper rights. At the main brew celebration in 1975 more than 40,000 individuals went to and devoured more than 150,000 pints of genuine lager. The Beer Festival is held every year normally in London with the exception of in 1984 when it was drop. The GBBF is the biggest lager celebration in UK, however is just a single of a huge number of brew celebrations that are held every year around the nation.
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The CALS Alumni Association and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences honor alumni who have achieved recognized success in their businesses, professions, or other avocational endeavors; have been actively involved in, worked for, and demonstrated leadership on behalf of the College and Cornell University; and have made significant contributions to the betterment of society through humanitarian and charitable endeavors.
Outstanding faculty and staff are also recognized for significant contributions in teaching, research, extension, or administration.
More information about the Outstanding Alumni Awards can be obtained from (607) 255-8711 or email@example.com. A list of past recipients is also available.
Nominations for these awards can be made through the nomination site.
2016 Outstanding Alumni Awards
Gary Dukart '76
Fresh out of medical school, Gary Dukart pivoted away from patient care by taking a job in the pharmaceutical industry. More than three decades later, after playing a major role in bringing four drugs successfully to market and helping steward others through clinical testing, he muses he likely has had a greater impact on patients than he would have had as a practicing physician.
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Michael Troy '81
Michael Troy's philosophy as an alumnus can be summed up in two words: Say yes. He's said yes to volunteering, yes to returning to campus as a lecturer, and yes to serving as an alumni-elected trustee.
An agricultural economics major and Cornell baseball recruit, Troy went on to earn an MBA from the University of Chicago and have a 27-year career with Goldman Sachs.
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Elizabeth Westring, Ph.D. '82
On her visits to campus, Elizabeth Westring gives students advice drawn from more than three decades of experience working for General Mills. Try lots of things, even if you're not convinced it's something you're interested in. If you don't take the safe route, you may surprise yourself.
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2016 Young Alumni Achievement Awardees
Risa Shapiro '99, Ph.D. '05
For Risa Shapiro, being an alumna is a two-way street; staying connected is not only a way of giving back, it is continued education. Shapiro, who earned a B.S. degree in biological sciences in Ithaca and doctorate from Cornell's Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences in New York City, has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for more than a decade.
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2016 Outstanding Faculty Award
Alan Collmer, Ph.D. '81
Alan Collmer, the Andrew J. and Grace B. Nichols Professor of Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology, is a scholar and leader, described by his peers as no less than legendary but humble, conscientious and thoughtful as well.
Over the course of his career, he has used the tools of molecular genetics and genomics to answer the question of how bacteria infect plants and cause disease.
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2016 Rising Star Faculty Award
Natalie Bazarova, M.S. '05, Ph.D. '09
For Natalie Bazarova, the rise of social media presents compelling questions about the way people live, love and share online—and its impact on our health and wellbeing. Her work with groups including teenagers vulnerable to cyberbullying, older adults at risk of social isolation, and distressed students links behavior, impacts and interventions in this latest iteration of the human conversation.
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Saving Mes Aynak gets another Al Jazeera English broadcast
June 2, 2016 8:17 pm
Al Jazeera English will re-broadcast the award-winning Saving Mes Aynak worldwide through their Witness program on June 29th. Witness is an inspiring documentary series that brings world issues into focus through compelling human stories.
Saving Mes Aynak is the story of the race against time to save a 5,000-year-old archaeological site in Afghanistan threatened by a Chinese state-owned copper mine. For more information, check out director Brent E. Huffman's introduction here.
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a cup of common grounds!
September 6, 2011
Common grounds cafe is cozy, warm and delicious. they do a wonderful job of providing a space for students to hang out, listen to live music and study. they offer cuvee coffee who does an amazing job with roasting and trading. their couches called my name, were i a student i don't think i would ever leave, as it is i'll be stopping by anytime i'm in Waco!
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I've always loved Common Grounds! Definitely a must stop when going through Waco on your way to Austin or College Station.


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Jessie James Decker never intended to be a pop artist.
The 28-year-old singer released her self-titled debut album in 2009 with the help of producer L.A. Reid.. The record was moderately successful, with its lead single Wanted reaching number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, but Jessie was disappointed that it ended up with such a pop sound, because she had wanted to make a country record.
"You know what's funny, it wasn't my intention to be that pop," Jessie told Nash Country Daily. "I started coming to Nashville when I was 15, and it was my dream to be the next Shania Twain. I loved country music. I grew up in yodelling contests, it was my whole world.
"Then all of a sudden my music kind of got out there and all these pop labels heard about me. I remember it being bittersweet. It was exciting, but at the same time I was like, 'But I want to be here. I'm a little Georgia girl. I don't know how to deal with the pop stuff.' "
Jessie is now working on her next album, which follows the release of single Lights Down Low last August (15). Discussing her aim with the record, Jessie says she is finally happy with her sound.
"I feel like my music now is exactly how I want to be portrayed and who I am," she continued. "I really hope people don't think that I just woke up one day and decided I'm going to be a country singer. I get so offended because it's so far from the truth. I've been doing this for years and this is my heart and soul. I just had a little bit of a wrong turn. I'm a country girl."
Mother-of-two Jessie has also managed to change the public perception of herself since she arrived on the music scene. She admits she struggled to win over female fans with her sexy image, and decided to star alongside husband Eric Decker in a E! reality show in a bid to change the way women perceived her.
"I felt like this (the show) would be a way for girls to get to know me and know that I might have a sexy image but I am just not like that," she said. "I am not the girl that's gonna take your boyfriend or be a mean girl. I'm such a girls' girl and I just want to help people and inspire other women and build confidence in girls."


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David Goldberg
The laser treatment of photoageing skin has traditionally
involved the use of ablative lasers and/or nonablative lasers or
light-based therapy.
Zoe Diana Draelos
Superficial chemical peeling is indeed a dermatologic art.
James M. Spencer, MD, MS
Anthony Benedetto
Noninvasive and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures have
become one of the most sought-after types of self-enhancement
measures for people in all age groups who are seeking additional
ways to improve their appearance and body image.
Doris M. Hexsel, MD, Taciana Dal'Forno
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Dark circles are unaesthetic blemishes around the eyes,
especially at the lower eyelid, that are frequently seen in both
men and women.1 Patients complaining of dark
circles under their eyes were found to have three different
conditions contributing to this discoloration:
These three factors are not always present and any one of them
can prevail. In addition, other authors reported multiple etiologic
factors, including dermal melanin deposition, postinflammatory
hyperpigmentation secondary to atopic or allergic contact
dermatitis and periorbital edema.3 As the lower
eyelid skin is very thin, any increase or decrease of blood flow or
changes of the branches that irrigate it can worsen dark circles.
These factors also worsen with ageing due to pigment changes, loss
of skin elasticity, and aggravation of the nasojugal groove.
Its treatment should be directed to the causal factors as
changes of blood vessels, pigments, and skin irregularities. Few
studies published in indexed literature approach the treatment of
dark circles. However, from the clinical point of view, treatments
can be divided into five categories: dietary supplement, topical
therapy, peelings, lasers and fillers. They can be used alone or in
Dietary supplement can be used as adjunctive treatment of dark
circles. One study evaluated the effects on skin in post-menopausal
women of a dietary supplement that contained soy extract, fish
protein polysaccharides, extracts from white tea, grape seed and
tomato, vitamins C and E as well as zinc and chamomile extract.
Clinical grading after 6 months of treatment showed that the active
group had a significantly greater improvement of skin conditions,
including dark circles.4
There is a variety of commercial topical products for the
treatment of dark circles. Many of the active ingredients of these
products have not yet been studied to prove their real efficacy in
treating dark circles. In general, among others, these products
contain antioxidants, bleaching agents, moisturizing and stimulants
of new collagen formation, such as as vitamins C and E, Q10
coenzyme, retinoid acid, glycolic acid, hydroquinone,
furfuriladenine, and kojic acid.
A multicenter study investigated an eye cream containing a
proprietary mixture of human growth factors and cytokines in
combination with caffeine, bisabolol, glycyrrhetinic acid, and
sodium hyaluronate for periorbital rejuvenation. The study revealed
that clinical signs, including dark circles, showed significant
improvement after 6 weeks of twice-daily
Vitamin K or phytonadione can lighten the skin and avoid
periorbital vasodilation. A study by Elson evaluated the use of
vitamin K combined with retinol 0.15% for the treatment periorbital
hyperpigmentation. It was demonstrated that this preparation was
effective in improving dark circles in 93% of the
patients.6 In another study, a gel containing 2%
phytonadione, 0.1% retinol and 0.1% vitamins C and E, was fairly or
moderately effective in reducing dark circles over a short
treatment period in healthy Japanese adults.7
Although there is no support in the literature, chemical
peelings can be used for the treatment of dark circles. They act
through exfoliation, abrasion, and shedding of the superficial skin
cells. In this indication, chemical peels reduce pigmentation of
the skin (Figures 5 and 6), significantly improving some cases of
dark circles. The choice of the agent, concentration, number of
applications, etc will depend on each patient's needs. The most
frequently used peels for dark circles are TCA and phenol
The most commonly used lasers to treat dark circles are the Ruby
or Nd:Yag, the Q-Switched Alexandrite laser, the carbon dioxide
laser and the Intense pulsed light (IPL).2, 8 They
improve dark circles by acting on specific chromophobes for each
laser and/or light source, like water, hemoglobin, and melanin. By
targeting these chromophobes, they improve vascular and pigment
alterations. Furthermore, they stimulate collagen production, thus
improving the flaccidity that worsens dark circles. The number of
sessions and the results may vary from patient to patient,
according to the type of laser or light source. The use of
sunscreen during treatment is highly recommended.
One study was conducted in order to determine the effectiveness
of high-energy pulsed CO2 laser treatment in reducing infraorbital
hyperpigmentation. Significant lightening of infraorbital
hyperpigmentation was observed 9 weeks following CO2 laser
resurfacing. This study represents the first report of the
successful use of a non-pigment-specific laser system for the
treatment of infraorbital dark circles.9 Another
study showed that all patients demonstrated improvement in
periorbital hyperpigmentation with CO2 laser
On the other hand, Lowe et al evaluated the clinical and
histological appearance of infraorbital skin pigment in 17 patients
with dermal melanin deposition treated with a Q-switched ruby
laser. Of those patients treated with one Q-switched ruby session,
23.5% achieved a greater than 50% response. Of those treated twice,
88.9% achieved a greater than 50% response.10
In a recent clinical study, a total of 18 Japanese patients
underwent combined therapy using Q-switched ruby laser to eliminate
dermal pigmentation and topical bleaching treatment with tretinoin
aqueous gel and hydroquinone ointment performed 6 weeks prior to
reduce epidermal melanin. Seven of 18 patients (38.9 %) showed
excellent clearing after treatment and eight patients (44.4 %) were
rated as good. Only one patient (5.6 %) was rated as fair and none
were rated as poor. Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation was observed
in only two patients (11.1 %). This new treatment is considered
effective for improvement of periorbital skin hyperpigmentation,
with a low incidence of postinflammatory
Injectable hyaluronic acid can be used to augment the nasojugal
groove to eliminate the shadowing that can give the appearance of
dark circles (Figures 7 and 8).12-15 Steinsapir and
Steinsapir reported a 2-year experience of treating these grooves
with injectable hyaluronic acid gel. This case series demonstrates
the usefulness of these fillers for the treatment of nasojugal
grooves, with a low incidence of
complications.12 The most common complications are
hematomas and surface irregularities. Intravascular injections may
occur, causing side effects of different degrees of severity, which
can be prevented by the use of small and delicate canulas.
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Hot Toys unveils Star Wars Stormtroopers figure set #StarWars
Now that Hot Toys has revealed its first set of "Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope" figures with the Han Solo and Chewbacca set it's time to give them some Imperial opposition courtesy of the Empire's main army – the Stormtroopers – in a set that is scary largely for the amount needed to make an effective army. Pray for my wallet if you will.
After the official reveal of Hot Toys' first wave of high-end Star Wars collectible figures featuring the infamous smuggler Han Solo and his best friend Chewbacca which were well-received by fans, we are moving the spotlight to the Galactic Empire for this new wave!
Today Hot Toys is thrilled to present the 1/6th scale collectible figures set of fans' favorite faceless enforcer of the Galactic Empire – Stormtrooper!
The highly-accurate collectible figures are specially crafted based on the image of Stormtrooper in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope featuring bodies with two different heights just like how these non-clone soldiers appear in the film, meticulously crafted Stormtrooper armor and helmet, detailed weapons, and a specially designed figure stand.
This collectible set will exclusively include an additional heavy blaster and a mouse droid as bonus accessories.
Star Wars fanatics don't pass up on the opportunity to add these troops to your imperial army!
Pre-order the set here.