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SAN ANTONIO — If only we could climb a ladder and crawl through Chris Bosh's ear and into his head. Oh, the things we might find. Forget Khloe Kardashian and the flaky Lamar Odom, reality TV deserves a relatable, emotional human character such as the sensitive, sympathetic and cerebral Bosh.
Who wouldn't have a complex always being told you're the third wheel or you more resemble the dopey, leaf-eating sauropod rather than the roaring, carnivorous T-Rex everybody wants you to be, ripping opponents' heads off and devouring basketballs straight off the backboard?
When Bosh struggles as he has during this roller coaster of a Miami Heat playoff run — one that now has them two wins from back-to-back championships and two losses from a summer of sharp-stick criticism for twice failing to win titles in three tries — it so often seems his troubles ignite between the ears, where he can submerge himself in self-doubt, a sure form of self-sabotage.
Dwyane Wade chuckled when asked if Bosh is the kind of guy that can stress himself out before stepping onto the floor.
"Well, I think he said it best — overthinking," Wade said. "As a player we start overthinking too much, you know, you get in your own way. We've all done it. It's times myself and and Chris do it a little too much."
Wade and Bosh are neighbors and Wade has been known to stop by his teammate's house to talk, to help ease his mind, help keep him as loose as Bosh can be loose.
"Loose?" Wade answered rhetorically when asked if he makes concerted efforts to keep the 6-foot-11 forward-center from overthinking himself into a mental ditch. "Chris is not a loose guy. He's quiet and to himself. The biggest thing was just trying to let him know how important he is, how important he was going to be to us winning [Game 4]. He responded in a good way, but we got to continue to respond if we want to do what we did last year, and that's win a championship."
For a team that won 27 consecutive games during the regular season, the Heat haven't won two in a row since clinching the Chicago series and opening the East finals with LeBron James' buzzer-beater against Indiana. Bosh, averaging 12.7 ppg in the playoffs, four fewer points than his regular-season average, and hitting just 46.2 percent of his shots, down from 53.5 percent in the regular season, has found more consistency in the Finals with his first postseason string of three consecutive double-doubles.
The Heat's 109-93 Game 4 win to even the series, though, was his best performance since the second round and the most dominating by The Big Three. Bosh rolled to the rim, hit mid-range jumpers, swatted away would-be layups and crashed the boards. All told, he racked up 20 points (on 8-for-14 shooting) for only the second time this postseason and 13 rebounds, his high since May 10 when he posted 20-and-19 in Game 3 against the Bulls. He had two steals and two blocks.
"I want to play well every game. I want to play to the best of my ability, and sometimes that doesn't happen," Bosh said. "You're going to have bad games in a long stretch, especially during the playoffs, and that's when you really have to trust your game and trust what got you here. I think before I was really just trying to force some situations, thinking of how I can really get going, and it doesn't work like that. I just have to really trust my instincts, trust my teammates and just continue to play and let things happen."
Initially, it didn't look as if it was going to happen for him in Game 4. Bosh started 1-for-4, missing his jumper and seeming tentative, like one of those giant, long-necked leaf-eaters stumped by which tree from which to begin his feast.
Bosh started to get rolling in the second quarter, then went 5-for-6 from the floor in the second half as Miami widened its lead. For chunks of Game 4, Bosh served as Miami's lone big man on the floor. Coach Erik Spoelstra started shooter Mike Miller over rugged forward Udonis Haslem and Chris "Birdman" Andersen never got off the bench.
The small lineup boosts Bosh's responsibilities at both ends of the floor, attacking offensively and defensively jousting with Tim Duncan as well as being the last line of defense and a primary rebounder.
"There's no question about it," Spoelstra said. "When we play with those lineups, he's the last man there. I mean, we do have some hybrid wings, you saw Dwyane and LeBron back there as well. But we need Chris to be big and to do so many different things and wear a lot of different hats. We play him offensively everywhere on the floor. But defensively battling against a Hall of Famer and then helping us clean up the glass really gave us a boost."
Maybe Game 4 is the boost Bosh needed to clear his crowded mind and bring out the best in his game for as many as three games left in this title-or-bust season.
"It's just the disposition, first of all, with myself and then everybody else. Those things are going to follow," Bosh said. "I don't really pay too much attention to the numbers. It's just how I'm doing, the energy and effort that I'm giving out there, and everything else falls into place."


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The Four Seasons - Package of ten colonic irrigationsTen colon hydrotherapy sessions to fully cleanse your colon and maintain your health throughout the year. Includes initial consultation.
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Aftercare advice for colonic patients
You should feel fine after colonic hydrotherapy treatment, and not experience any unwanted side-effects; there are a few simple measures to follow:
- Follow any specific advice on diet, supplements, exercise, etc. given to you by your practitioner.
- Don't overeat. Eat simply cooked or raw food, and chew well. A diet rich in fruit and vegetables (especially leafy) will add to the cleansing effect and help to regulate bowels.
- Don't eat red meat (beef, lamb, pork and game) every day; white meat and fish and vegetarian meals are much easier to digest.
- Eat only whole grains, e.g. brown rice, wholemeal flour, NOT refined e.g. white flour products, pasta.
- Avoid lots of mucus-forming foods like refined grains, dairy products and eggs.
- A small amount of water is absorbed during the colonic treatment, and you may notice an increased need to urinate. This is normal, and will subside quickly.
- Drink plenty of fluids. If your digestion is weak, don't drink with meals or for 30 minutes before or 1 hour after meals. Avoid alcohol for at least 48 hours.
- You may experience some flatulence and bowel sounds - this is due to the bowel bacteria multiplying back up to strength for up to 48 hours after treatment. Probiotic supplements/foods may be useful, and the fruit and vegetables will help.
- If griping occurs, drink hot Peppermint, Fennel or Chamomile infusions, and avoid cold drinks, carbonated drinks and gassy foods.
- Don't expect a bowel movement the next day: depending upon your condition, it may take several days before normal bowel movements resume.
- Avoid rigorous exercise and weight lifting for 24 hours after treatment.
- If you experience any continued discomfort, telephone your therapist.
How expensive is a Colonic irrigation?
Although cost is obviously relevant, far more important is your health. A knowledgeable colonic therapist can help you on the road to vital health.
Prices for Colonic Irrigation at the Parkland Natural Health in London. As an example:
What is colonic irrigation?
Also known as a "Colonic", "colon lavage", colon hydrotherapy", or "high Colonic", Colonic irrigation is a safe, effective method for cleansing the colon of waste material by repeated, gentle flushing with water.
The colon, or large intestine, is the end portion of the human digestive tract (food carrying passageway extending from the mouth to the anus). "K" and portions of the vitamin "B" complex.
What is the purpose of having a colonic?
Waste material, especially that which has remained in the colon for some time, (i.e. impacted faeces, dead cellular tissue, accumulated mucous, parasites, worms, etc.), poses several problems. First this material is quite toxic (poisonous). These poisons can re-enter and circulate in the blood stream making us feel ill, tired or weak. Second, impacted materials impair the colon's ability to assimilate minerals and bacteria- produced vitamins. And finally, a build up of material on the colon wall can inhibit muscular action causing sluggish bowel movements, constipation, and the result of these disorders.
What conditions can be treated?
Many conditions benefit from colonic irrigation, including:
- Allergies
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atonic (sluggish) colon
- Bloating
- Candida
- Colitis in remission
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Diverticulosis (i.e Diverticulitis in remission)
- Flatulence
- Leaky gut
- Haemorrhoids
- Headache, toxic
- Halitosis
- Indigestion
- Lethargy
- Mucous colitis
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parasitic infections
- Skin problems: eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, acne, etc.
- Urinary urgency in females
How can I tell if I have toxic material in my colon?
This condition is prevalent in all civilised societies, and particularly in the UK. Common signs include: headaches, backaches, constipation, fatigue, bad breath, body odour, irritability, confusion, skin problems, abdominal gas, bloating, diarrhoea, sciatic pain, and so forth. But the colon isn't the only organ of elimination, what makes the colonic irrigation so important? While the lungs, skin, kidneys and liver also serve to eliminate toxins, people have experienced throughout history that when they ensure that the colon is cleansed and healed, the well-being of the whole body is greatly enhanced. Colonic irrigation has been found to be the most effective process available to accomplish this work quickly and easily.
What makes a Colonic so special?
In a 45 minute session the filtered water is used to gently flush the colon. Through appropriate use of massage, pressure points, etc., the colon therapist is able to work loose and eliminate far more toxic waste than any other short-term technique.
What will Colonics do to the colon?
Specifically, a colonic irrigation is used to accomplish the following:
- Cleanse the Colon
- It Exercises the Colon Muscles
- It Reshapes the Colon
- It Stimulates Reflex Points
It sounds like a Colonic irrigation may be good for me, but will it be painful?
It rarely is. Usually, painful experiences are the result of resistance and tension. A professional colonic irrigation therapist is skilled at putting you at your ease and minimising discomfort. Most people actually enjoy the Colonic and are especially pleased with the unaccustomed sensation of feeling lighter, clean and clear afterwards.
Is it embarrassing to have a Colonic irrigation?
No, you will fully maintain your personal dignity. You will be in a private room with only your therapist, who fully appreciates the sensitivity of the Colonic irrigation procedure and will help you feel at ease. Your emotions will be acknowledged and honoured. After the gentle insertion of a small tube into the rectum, you are completely covered. Rubber tubing carries clean water in and waste out in a gravity pressured system.
Is there anything I need to do to get ready for a Colonic irrigation?
Since your abdomen will be massaged it is a good idea to eat or drink lightly in the 2 hours immediately preceding a Colonic irrigation. Also helpful, but not essential, emptying the rectum with a bowel movement just prior to the Colonic irrigation saves time and permits more to be accomplished.
And what can I expect afterwards?
Most likely, you'll feel great. Probably you'll feel lighter and enjoy a sense of well-being. Not infrequently, someone having their first Colonic irrigation will remark that it was one of the most wonderful experiences of their life. As soon as the Colonic irrigation is finished you can carry on with daily routine. For some, the Colonic irrigation may trigger several subsequent bowel movements for the next few hours, but there won't be any uncontrollable urgency or discomfort. It's also possible you may feel light-headed or chilled for a few moments following a Colonic irrigation.
Are Colonics dangerous in any way?
Being an essentially natural process, there is virtually no danger with a Colonic irrigation. Our intent is to provide a safe and healthy service so that you do not have to worry. Cleaning and sterilisation of the necessary equipment is done as normal procedure and clean linen is used for each Colonic irrigation as well.
Will a Colonic irrigation make me constipated or give me diarrhoea?
The most frequent post-Colonic experience is to have a slight delay in bowel movements and then a resumption of a somewhat larger, easier to move stool. Sometimes if the colon is weak and sluggish, there may be no bowel movement for several days following a Colonic irrigation. However this is not due to the Colonic irrigation, but rather to the weakness of the colon, and should be interpreted as an indication that the colon requires strengthening and healing. Very infrequently diarrhoea or loose bowels may be experienced. This could be due to the extra water introduced into the colon or to the stirring up of toxic waste. If this should occur, it is usually of very short duration. However, since severe diarrhoea dehydrates the body, it must be carefully monitored.
Suppose I have been suffering from constipation for a long time, will Colonic irrigation help?
We want to state that constipation can be successfully treated with natural, harmless techniques, including the use of Colonic irrigation. Constipation is one of what may be termed "civilised man's diseases". There are three factors involved in having a well functioning colon: diet, exercise and attitude. All three must be in balance for the colon to function well. Often, however, because the colon has been sluggish for so long, it has become severely weakened due to being constantly bathed in toxic waste, stretched from holding excessive amount of stools, and frequently, constricted by chronic tension in the colon. The process of Colonic irrigation is excellent for cleansing and healing the colon sufficiently so that changes in diet, exercise, and attitude are then able to produce their effects. Many people find the relief provided by Colonic irrigation stimulates the motivation and enthusiasm to institute positive changes in their lifestyle.
Some people say that Colonics wash out intestinal flora and valuable nutrients. Is this so?
The truth is that the washing out of putrefied material in the large intestine, increases the good intestinal flora. Good bacteria can only breed in a clean environment, which has been washed free of putrefaction and its accompanying harmful bacteria. This is why the intestines of a newborn baby immediately begin to grow good intestinal flora. Each time you clean out the putrefying rubbish and make a better environment for the good flora, they start to multiply immediately in their natural media. It also stands to reason that valuable nutrients can better be absorbed in a clean environment than in a putrefied one.
How long does a Colonic take?
Probably 90% of all Colonics take about 45 minutes. It could also be shorter or longer than that, based upon the judgement of the therapist and sometimes, the wishes of the client. There will also be about 15 minutes required before the Colonic for the therapist to go over your medical history, another 15 minutes should be allowed for changing. On a first Colonic irrigation you should expect to spend 90 minutes at the clinic.
Is there a special kind of water used for Colonic irrigation?
We use highly filtered water, which passes through separate filters before being heated to the correct temperature. This kind of water is capable of absorbing and flushing more toxins out of the colon because of its drawing effect on solid particles, chemicals and other matter. Tap water is not used because it already has numerous chemicals and inorganic substances present.
Will it be all right to eat after having a Colonic irrigation?
We suggest that you eat at your normal mealtime, and consume a moderate amount of whatever seems gentle and nourishing to you. Just as it doesn't make sense to have you car cleaned and then immediately drive it through mud, eating a meal known to cause trouble in your abdomen directly after a Colonic irrigation isn't an intelligent choice. Salads, vegetable soups or broths, fruit, or juices are the best choice.
Will one Colonic completely empty the colon?
Almost never. Firstly, many of us have a considerable amount of impacted faeces in our colon. These is hardened, rubbery or wallpaper like material. Substantial work must be done to remove it. Secondly, there is a subtle learning process involved in receiving Colonics. As you become more aware of what is going on in your abdomen, and as your body learns how to allow the cleansing experience, you are better able to enter into that process, and therefore more material is released. One Colonic irrigation will remove some of the stagnant waste in the colon. The second and subsequent Colonics will remove more. How many you may wish to have will depend upon your personal objectives.
How will I know when the colon is empty?
It will probably never be completely empty, as its an organ in continuous use. As more of the old impacted material is released you will actually feel the water enter higher regions of the colon without any sense of obstruction. The objective should not be an empty colon, but rather a well functioning colon.
Will a Colonic irrigation clear up my skin?
Your skin actually "breathes" and is an important organ of elimination of waste material. Sometimes, if the colon, liver or kidneys are functioning poorly, the skin will be required to make up the difference. Surface eruptions on the skin of various sorts may occur due to toxins being released. Cleansing and healing the colon diminishes the burden placed upon the skin as well as the other organs of elimination: lungs, liver and kidneys. As elimination is accomplished through its proper channels, the skin will very often clear up.
Prices for Colonic Irrigation at the Parkland Natural Health Clinic in London
ABDOMINAL HERNIAThe part of an internal organ that pushes through an opening in the organ's wall.
ABDOMINAL SURGERYAfter recent abdominal surgery since the administering of this procedure initiates peristalsis and the use of the abdominal muscles may aggravate sutures and the healing of the incision. A minimum of 12 weeks should pass after surgery, and must be prescribed by physician.
ABNORMAL DISTENSION/MASSESDistension - Bloating or swelling of the abdomen
ACUTE LIVER FAILUREA disorder that is sudden and severe but lasts only a short time
ANEMIANot enough red blood, red blood cells, or haemoglobin in the body
ANEURYSMA bulging out of part of the wall of a blood vessel
CARCINOMACancer of any type
CARDIAC CONDITIONIf a client/user has had cardiac surgery or has been diagnosed with a heart condition such as uncontrolled hypertension of congestive heart failure, or other heart conditions.
CHROHN'S DISEASECauses inflammation in the small intestine) (The inflammation can cause pain and can make the intestines empty frequently, resulting in diarrhoea
COLITISIrritation of the colon
DIALYSIS PATIENTSFiltering of the blood to assist the kidneys
DIVERTICULITIS(A condition that occurs when small pouches in the colon (diverticula) become infected or irritated)
Diverticulosis - A condition that occurs when small pouches(diverticula) push outward through weak spots in the colon)(Medication can usually control condition)
(Diverticulum - A small pouch in the colon. These pouches are not painful or harmful unless they become infected or irritated.)
FISSURES/FISTULAS(An abnormal passage between two organs or between an organ and the outside of the body)
(Caused when damaged tissues come into contact with each other and join together while healing)
HEMORRHAGINGWhen a client/user has a flow of bright red from the rectum/anus
HEMORRHOIDECTOMY(A surgical procedure to remove haemorrhoids) A Doctor's Release should be obtained a minimum of 12 weeks after removal of haemorrhoids.
INTESTINAL PERFORATIONA hole/rupture
LUPUS(An autoimmune disease in which a person's immune system attacks various organs or cells of the body) Lupus Patients have been noted to have colon perforations occur from the disease and the use of colonic irrigation/enemas can irritate the colon/bowel further.
PREGNANCYColonic irrigation/enemas are contraindicated during the first and the last trimester of pregnancy. May be prescribed by OB/GYN Physician as an enema just prior to childbirth.
RECTAL SURGERYAfter recent rectal surgery. Must be prescribed after a minimum of 12 weeks.
RENAL INSUFFICIENCIESInsufficient excretion of wastes by the kidneys
MEDICATION CONCERNSIf a Physician has ever diagnosed your client/user with any intestinal conditions, or if your client's/user's have been on any medications, which may weaken their intestinal walls, your client/user should obtain a doctor's release. If your client's/user's are currently taking medication for Any condition diagnosed by a Physician, your client/user should check with their Physician to ensure the medication will not be interfered with the additional water intake and absorption.
Treatment package must be paid for on initial consultation to qualify for discount
Colonic irrigation can also help with symptoms such as:
Acne, psoriasis and other skin problems, Asthma, allergies, persistent runny nose and colds, Anxiety, depression and irritability, Arthritis, Bladder Infections, Bloated stomach and wind, Candida, Cellulite, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Constipation, Fluid retention, Food allergies, Halitosis (bad breath), Headaches and sinus problems, Haemorrhoids, Indigestion, Insomnia, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Lethargy, Menstrual problems, pre-menstrual syndrome, Poor memory, Weakened immune system, Weight problems.
Prices for Colonic Irrigation at the Parkland Natural Health Clinic in London
Clients have noticed different health improvements such as:
- Lifting of spirits
- Improved sleep
- Improved weight control
- Improved skin condition
- Balancing of mood swings
- Improved sex drive
- Improved digestion
- Decrease in heartburn and indigestion
- Regular and improved bowel movements
These are just some of the benefits of colonic irrigation which celebrities like Lisa Snowdon have enjoyed and endorse. Many people have undergone the process and will testify to its benefits, whether it is improved weight control, higher spirits or a better skin condition. If you are suffering from any of the symptoms above then colonic irrigation should certainly be a consideration.
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Photo Opportunity
|Photo Opportunity
Carl Johnson meets up with Cesar Vialpando to photograph the Loco Syndicate
|GTA San Andreas
|Cesar Vialpando
|Doherty, San Fierro, San Andreas
Failing to take a good enough photograph
Killing Cesar
Destroying Cesar's car
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Photo Opportunity is a mission in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas given to protagonist Carl Johnson by Varrios Los Aztecas leader Cesar Vialpando from Carl's garage at the Doherty district of San Fierro, San Andreas.
Carl recieves a phone call from Cesar. Cesar had been tracking a Ballas car, most likely coming to San Fierro to acquire some cocaine. Cesar wants CJ to come with him. Carl makes his way to Cesar's location near Blueberry in Red County. The two hop on Cesar's Savanna and begin to travel towards Angel Pine, where the car was last seen headed.
After entering the small town, Carl and Cesar position themselves on a rooftop overlooking Cluckin' Bell. Carl brings out a camera and plans to take pictures, believing this to be a meeting. Soon after, a Picador pulls in. It is Ryder, along with a Ballas member. After Ryder, another man pulls in a ZR-350. Cesar identifies him as T-Bone Mendez. Shortly followed thereafter is a man in a suit, arriving in a Washington. Then finally, a fourth man arrives in a Broadway, joining the others. He is identified as a pimp by CJ, but both Cesar and CJ do not know him. After taking pictures of all four men, Cesar and CJ leave Angel Pine, stopping by a gas station. Cesar leaves CJ at the gas station, saying he'll meet him back in San Fierro.
Cesar Vialpando: CJ.
Carl Johnson: You got it.
Cesar Vialpando: Hey, my cousin just called me. He gave me a tip about a Balla car going San Fierro to score yay.
Carl Johnson: Shit, we gotta find out who's supplyin' those cats.
Cesar Vialpando: Read your mind, holmes. I picked them up at the Mulholland Intersection and I'm trailing them now.
Carl Johnson: OK, I'm coming to meet you.
Cesar Vialpando: Better make it fast, holmes, these boys aren't hanging around!
(Carl arrives at Cesar's location near the FleischBerg brewery)
Cesar Vialpando: Hop in, holmes!
(Both hop in Cesar's Savanna)
Carl Johnson: Where we goin'?
Cesar Vialpando: They were headed over Angel Pine way. Follow the road and maybe we can pick them up!
(A Picador arrives)
Cesar Vialpando: There it is, holmes!
(Carl takes photo of Ryder)
Carl Johnson: Ryder, you sherm-head!
Cesar Vialpando: This business is bigger than any gang, ese.
Carl Johnson: Ryder, little bitch!
(Carl takes photo of T-Bone)
Carl Johnson: This guy takes himself real serious!
Cesar Vialpando: That's T-Bone Mendez.
Carl Johnson: What now? Was that it?
(Carl takes a photo of an unidentified man)
Cesar Vialpando: Hey, who's the gringo?
Carl Johnson: I don't like the look of that guy. This is more than a few thugs pushing a product. This a serious organization.
(Carl takes the last photo)
Cesar Vialpando: How many of these clowns are there?
Carl Johnson: I know a pimp when I see one! They're being clever about this. There ain't no exchange or nothin' incriminating.
(Carl drops off at a gas station in Angel Pine)
Carl Johnson: That was some heavy shit!
Cesar Vialpando: We better split up and get outta here. I'll meet you back at the garage!
Carl Johnson: Coolio. We got what we came for anyway.
The reward for this mission is an increase in respect. The player will also receive a camera with infinite "ammo"/film. The mission Jizzy is unlocked.
- If the player flies over the spot where Cesar is supposed to be met at, a huge red halo around the spot is visible. However, it disappears once the player has gone down to a certain altitude.
- In this mission, CJ is supposed to jack a chopper and fly to Cesar and then fly to the meeting spot, to take the pictures from the chopper. This idea was possibly dropped before the game's release, probably because of the limitations set in this part of the game, prohibiting the player from going to a locked area (Las Venturas and the desert area). As a result, it was decided to give Cesar a fear of heights (as noted in Customs Fast Track). This also explains why CJ and Cesar are shouting at each other during the mission despite trying to remain hidden.
- This mission is one of three to stop working correctly if cheats are used (the other two are Burning Desire and Madd Dogg). The mission will crash the game at the point wherein the player takes a picture of Ryder if more than two hundred cheats are used prior to or during the mission.
- In a rare chance from the PC version from a slow computer host, T-bone will drive his car over Ryder and keep him there for the rest of the mission, but not killing him.
Carl Johnson takes a picture of Ryder.
CJ takes a picture of T-Bone Mendez.
CJ takes a picture of Mike Toreno.
CJ takes a picture of Jizzy B.
Video Walkthrough
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Fan-Made Nine Inch Nails Film Documents Band's Final 2009 Show
In 2009, it appeared as though Nine Inch Nails' days as a touring band were coming to an end as Trent Reznor had revealed plans to retire from the road. The band played their epic "final show" on Sept. 10, 2009 and said their farewells, but luckily there were some fans around to capture the event for posterity and now a fan-made documentary has surfaced.
A group of fans known as "a tiny little dot" spent over 5,000 hours working on the footage and they're proud to announce the arrival of 'Nine Inch Nails: [after all is said and done].' The complete documentary is currently available as a free Internet download and stream (watch below) in a number of formats.
Fans will get to take in the full three-and-a-half hour performance that included 37 songs. The documentary utilized 27 unique fan-shot HD sources and over five sources were used to compile the audio for the show.
Click here for more info on the 'Nine Inch Nails: [after all is said and done]' documentary. It's available in streaming video and as a torrent download and in audio file form. It will also come out on Blu-ray and DVD in the very near future.
Though Nine Inch Nails supposedly hung it up in 2009, Trent Reznor reactivated the group earlier this year. The reconfigured lineup plans to tour later this year and there's talk of new music coming at some point.
Check out the full documentary (each scene automatically plays after the previous one) in the YouTube player below.
Watch Nine Inch Nails' '[after all is said and done]' Documentary


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Welcome to the CRG Discussion Forum!Forum registration problems: Make sure you enter your email correctly and you check your spam box first. *Then* email KurtS2@gmail for help.Classified ads are not allowed on the forum.
And that BR cable would be too short for a Y55 battery since it's a reverse terminal set-up (+ next to the fender). So the MF cable would be longer.
Does anyone reproduce the 6297684 AS positive battery cable? My 06A 69 Z has this cable on it.
Larry, did you try AMERICAN AUTOWIRE as Steve suggested in your ORIGINAL thread?Of course, your other option would be to spend stupid money on THIS ONE.Ed
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Author Notes: Pacherenc is a regional delicacy in the South West of France. It is a wine of sweet or "moelleux" variety and most notably reminiscent of a Sauterne or Jurancon (which you can also use if a Pacherenc is not available). We were married in the South West of France and we still have many bottles left over from that day...so using 1 bottle for a festive fall dessert didn't seem like such a bad idea. You can make these pears without the cookie base and simply use ice cream, but the cookie really gives the dessert a nice crunch & a hint of saltiness. —Culinista Annouchka
Serves: 4 to 5
Pacherenc-poached winter pears
4-6 firm but ripe pears, peeled, stems intact (we used red Bartlett)
1 bottle of Pacherenc (doux) or similar dessert wine
1/4 cup of water
1/2 cup organic cane sugar
2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon (or 1 cinnamon stick)
1/2 vanilla bean split lengthwise
1 star anise
4 whole cloves
Good quality vanilla ice cream
dark chocolate & salted pistachio cookies (recipe below)
Dark chocolate & salted pistachio cookies
2 cups dark chocolate chips (we mixed Guittard 63% & Villars 72%)
1 stick of butter, softened
1/2 cup of organic cane sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1/2 cup roasted pistachios, salted, roughly chopped
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Pacherenc-poached winter pears
- Make sure you choose a pot with a tight-fitting lid which will hold the pears closely together.
- Combine wine, sugar and water on medium heat and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. The mixture should be simmering.
- Add the pears, cinnamon, vanilla bean, star anise & prick each of the pears with a clove (it's fine if 1 or 2 of the pears don't have a clove). Make sure the pears are submerged in as much liquid as possible.
- Return the liquid to a simmer and then reduce heat to low. Place a piece of parchment paper a bit larger than the pot on top of the pears and cover with the lid. This will ensure the pears stay moist. Cook until the pears are tender, turning them so they cook evenly for about 40 to 50 minutes.
- Lift the pears and continue reducing the poaching liquid for another few minutes.
- You can also make this dish ahead and leave the pears in the liquid until ready to serve. Simply reheat for a few minutes before lifting the pears to a serving dish.
- To assemble: place a chocolate cookie in the bottom of a "verrine" or shallow bowl, top with a few scoops of ice cream and then nestle a pear on top followed with a few tablespoons of the poaching syrup.
Dark chocolate & salted pistachio cookies
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat 2 cups of the chips with 3 tablespoons of butter. Stirring often until smooth and combined. Set aside.
- Cream remaining 5 tablespoons of butter with sugar in a large mixing bowl until pale and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla and mix until smooth. Add the melted chocolate and incorporate fully. Mix in the flour & baking soda, making sure not to over mix. Add the pistachios.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of the dough onto the cookie sheet, flattening it out to form a circle about 3?-3 1/2? wide. Sprinkle the top of each cookie with a touch of Fleur de Sel. Bake 12 to 15 minutes (depending on the size of the cookie), until cracks form on the top. The centers should still be soft. Let stand 5 minutes before removing from baking sheet.
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Vastu is a Sanskrit word which means Vaas: Live Tu: you, a place where you live or dwell. Shastra means a text which contains knowledge or instructions. Simply put Vastu Shastra means instructions laid down for building a structure.
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Stairs have a great impact, confirms Vastu. Wrongly placed stairs can cause adverse effects on health and wealth. Staircase is a heavy structure; hence it should be built in negative zones.
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A beautiful home all of a sudden becomes unsuitable to live - in because principles of vaastu are not applied to its construction. Why so much importance is given to this ancient science in this modern world of technological know how.
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Keeping everything in positive direction in children's room results in creative thinking and good health because this room is the hub of fun and joy where children spend most of their time.
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In the desert, a stream or waterhole is a magnet for animals. The Arboretum's irrigated gardens and protected grounds provide a haven and constant food supply for local wildlife. Over 300 species of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians are found in the Arboretum. Abundant but often unseen insects, spiders and scorpions are also part of the Arboretum's natural ecosystem.
Seeking shelter during the heat of the day, many of the Arboretum's free-roaming inhabitants are not always evident. Snakes, tortoises and toads usually venture forth at dawn or dusk. Lizards, such as the desert spiny lizard may be seen basking in the sun during the day.
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The bird fauna of the Arboretum is extensive. Birds are important to the desert plant community. Many desert plants rely on insects, birds, bats, rodents and other animals to pollinate their flowers and to disperse their seeds. More than 250 species have been recorded in the 'Birds of the Arboretum Checklist'. Gambel's Quail, Canyon Wren, Curve-Billed Thrashers, and Black Throated Sparrows are among the most abundant species, and dozens of other lower Sonoran birds can typically be found on a productive day's bird walk. The extensive irrigated areas of native and exotic trees and shrubs provide food and shelter for countless winter visitors and transients.


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Massachusetts' highest court Tuesday issued the broadest ruling to date on gay marriage, saying that the state's constitution guarantees same-sex couples the right to wed.
"We declare that barring an individual from the protections, benefits and obligations of civil marriage solely because that person would marry a person of the same sex violates the Massachusetts Constitution," Chief Justice Margaret Marshall wrote.
The 4-3 decision by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court stopped short of issuing marriage licenses to seven homosexual couples who brought suit after unsuccessfully seeking to marry. Rather, the court gave the Legislature 180 days to come up with a plan to allow individuals of the same sex to wed in Massachusetts.
In its sweeping 90-page decision, the court exceeded previous rulings by reformulating the conventional definition of civil marriage "to mean the voluntary union of two persons as spouses, to the exclusion of all others."
Further, the court ruled: "Whether and whom to marry, how to express sexual intimacy, and whether and how to establish a family -- these are among the most basic of every individual's liberty and due process rights. And central to personal freedom and security is the assurance that the laws will apply equally to persons in similar situations.
"Barred access to the protections, benefits and obligations of civil marriage, a person who enters into an intimate, exclusive union with another of the same sex is arbitrarily deprived of membership in one of our community's most rewarding and cherished institutions," the court declared.
While supporters celebrated the decision in Goodridge vs. Massachusetts Board of Health in rallies nationwide, opponents condemned the court's action.
From London, President Bush denounced the Massachusetts court for violating the principle that "marriage is a sacred institution between a man and a woman." And Sean Patrick O'Malley, the Roman Catholic archbishop of Boston, criticized the panel for rejecting "the very definition of marriage held by peoples for thousands of years."
On Beacon Hill -- where a small group of lawmakers has been working for months to craft a civil-union bill that would create marriage-like rights for gay and lesbian couples -- some other prominent state legislators said Tuesday that they would pursue a constitutional amendment to limit the definition of marriage to the union between a man and a woman.
Republican Gov. Mitt Romney said he would veto any measure that extends marriage to homosexual couples. Romney said he agreed with "3,000 years of recorded history," not with his state's highest court.
"Marriage is an institution between a man and a woman," the governor said. "I will support an amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution that makes that expressly clear."
But two of the plaintiffs in the suit were overjoyed Tuesday.
Gloria Bailey and Linda Davies have been a couple for 32 years. "Without a doubt, this is the happiest day of our lives," said Bailey, fighting back tears and fingering a diamond engagement ring passed down through Davies' family. "The most important thing is that whatever lies ahead, we now know we can be at each other's sides."
The Supreme Judicial Court spent close to eight months deliberating before issuing its ruling, which gives same-sex couples in Massachusetts the broadest rights in the nation. The decision was framed around the court's conclusion that excluding gays and lesbians from "the unique institution of civil marriage" violates the state's constitution.
Without the right to marry, the court wrote, "one is excluded from the full range of human experience" and denied "enormous private and social advantages."
Although there is no specific statute in Massachusetts precluding same-sex couples from marrying, common-law tradition has dictated that only heterosexuals could marry. The court's decision cannot be appealed to a federal court because it is based on the state constitution. The Supreme Judicial Court gave the Legislature the 180-day timetable to carry out its ruling.
The panel was adamant that creating a separate, marriage-like institution for same-sex couples would not satisfy the state's constitution.
That solution was adopted in 2000 by Vermont, the first state to legalize same-sex partnerships in the form of civil unions. The "parallel-track" institution of civil union was devised by legislators there after Vermont's highest court ordered them to extend the constitutional benefits and protections of marriage to gays and lesbians.
Although the rights encompassed in civil union do not extend beyond Vermont, thousands of same-sex couples have flocked to the state to formalize their partnerships.
Hawaii and Alaska courts also have ruled gay marriage could not be banned. Both states subsequently amended their constitutions to reserve marriage for heterosexual couples.
Similar cases are under consideration in New Jersey and Montana, among other states. No American court yet has ordered a marriage license be issued to a same-sex couple.
Gay and lesbian couples in California who register as domestic partners are extended a wide range of protections. But Lorri L. Jean, chief executive of the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center, predicted that "people will be going to Massachusetts in droves to get married -- and then they'll come back to their home states and expect that their marriage will be recognized. It will start a legal deluge."
President Clinton in 1996 signed the Defense of Marriage Act, defining marriage for federal purposes as the union of one man and woman. The law said individual states were not obligated to honor same-sex marriage laws passed in other states.
The U.S. House of Representatives is considering a constitutional ban on gay marriage. Bush said Tuesday that he would work with Congress "to do what is legally necessary to defend the sanctity of marriage."
But Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), the most prominent openly gay member of Congress, said he doubted Tuesday's ruling would lead to a congressional vote on a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage.
"Republicans are torn by this," Frank said. Some Republican lawmakers want to allow Massachusetts and other states to set their own policies without federal interference, Frank said. Others, while wanting to avoid being perceived as supporting gay rights, "don't want to be seen as anti-gay either," he said.
But former presidential candidate Gary Bauer, president of a group called American Values, said Tuesday that his organization would fight to ensure that same-sex marriage is an issue in the upcoming election.
The Massachusetts decision, Bauer said, "guarantees that this will be a dividing line between the president and any of the Democratic candidates."
In recent months, the move to legalize gay and lesbian marriage in North America has gained momentum. In June, the Canadian province of Ontario legalized gay and lesbian marriage. The U.S. Supreme Court struck down state sodomy laws that same month.
With presidential primary elections set to begin in January, the Massachusetts decision seemed sure to become a central topic in campaign debates.
Democratic front-runner Howard Dean, the former governor of Vermont, issued a statement Tuesday taking credit for establishing civil unions there. Massachusetts Sen. John F. Kerry, also vying for the Democratic nomination, said Tuesday that he opposes gay marriage but believes his state's Legislature should act "to ensure equal protection for gay couples."
Among many faith-based organizations, the Massachusetts decision sparked outrage. Randall Terry, head of the Society for Truth and Justice in St. Augustine, Fla., blasted the ruling as "judicial imperialism."
Terry, who led an unsuccessful effort to defeat the civil union movement in Vermont, said: "What we need for the governor and the Legislature of Massachusetts to do is to tell the courts to go to the hot place."
Roberta Coombs, president of the Christian Coalition of America, said: "It is reprehensible for left-wing judges such as these four
A November poll by the nonpartisan Pew Research Center and the Pew Forum on Religion in Public Life showed opposition to same-sex marriage has risen slightly -- from 53% in July to 59%. However, most of the increased opposition came from "highly religious" Americans, who reject same-sex marriage by a 6-to-1 margin.
Justice Francis Spina, one of three dissenters in the Massachusetts case, said the court overstepped its bounds.
"Today the court has transformed its role as protector of rights into the role of creator of rights, and I respectfully dissent," Spina wrote.
Massachusetts state Senate President Robert Travalini, a Democrat, said Tuesday that Senate lawyers already were studying the decision.
"We are not sure what action we can take," he said.
But attorney Mary Bonauto of Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders, who argued the case before the Supreme Judicial Court, said the constitutional amendment process could not be completed within the 180-day period allotted by the court.
In fact, the soonest a constitutional amendment could be placed on the ballot is 2006.
"We won," Bonauto said. "The law caught up with reality that gay people and families are part of our communities. At long last, gay and lesbian families and their children finally will be equally families in the commonwealth."
Times staff writers Nick Anderson in Washington, Josh Getlin in New York and Mark Z. Barabak and James Rainey in Los Angeles contributed to this report.


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The Haji Ali Dargah was constructed over the tomb of the saint, Haji Ali, in 1431. It is situated on a tiny islet about 500 yards off the coast of Worli. Its causeway does not have any railings or other barriers from the surrounding sea, and becomes submerged during high tide. When the causeway is inaccessible, the mosque appears to be floating in the water.
Visit the Haji Ali Dargah and experience the wonders of Mumbai on one of our voyages to India.


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Feb. 1, 2005
CAMBRIDGE, MASS. - Babson College proved to be too much to handle for MIT, as the Beavers posted a 72-49 win over the Engineers in NEWMAC action on Tuesday night. Babson's Caitlin Boulier led all scorers with 18 points, shooting 6-of-10 from the floor including nailing 4-of-6 from beyond the arc. Karen Kinnaman paced MIT with 16 points and three steals.
Suzy Ward put the Beavers (11-8, 7-1 NEWMAC) on the scoreboard first with a bucket in the paint. Christa Margossian knotted the game with a pair of free throws. A basket by Kinnaman put the Engineers (3-13, 0-8 NEWMAC) ahead at 17:39. Almost 30 seconds later, Boulier drained a three-pointer, giving Babson the lead for good. The Beavers went on to outscore MIT, 34-10, resulting in a 39-14 advantage at halftime.
The Engineers opened the second stanza with a 9-3 run during the first six minutes. A pair of free throws and a trey from Ward ended the scoring spree. MIT would not give up as it bounced back from its first-half shooting woes by nailing 11-of-22 (.500) from the floor and 11-of-18 (.611) from the charity stripe. As a result, the Engineers outscored Babson, 35-33, in the second frame.
Christa Margossian finished the night with 11 points and a game-high seven rebounds for MIT. Michal Ruchelsman tallied eight points while Sharon Prange and Cherelle Walls each grabbed four boards.
Suzy Ward and Caitlin Fenn both posted 11 points while Fenn totaled three steals. Meredith Hellen dished out a game-high six assists and collected four steals. Val Alexander notched eight points and five rebounds coming off the bench.
The next game for MIT will be on Thursday, Feb. 3 at 7:00 p.m. when it travels to Tufts University.


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Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson has joined the chorus of players, coaches and fans who oppose the NFL Competition Committee's proposal to penalize runners for lowering their heads into tacklers.
"I think it's a bad rule," Dickerson told Mike Freeman of CBS. "Mostly because it's a natural reaction. You'll never be able to police it. Running backs have to be able to protect themselves and doing that is protecting yourself."
Dickerson said the league's owners need to understand the physical nature of the game.
"The league is trying to take the violence out of the NFL," Dickerson said. "That will never happen. What's next, take the stiff arm away?"
It's worth noting, however, that this proposal is at least in part a response to the concussion litigation that the NFL is facing from former players. And Dickerson is one of those former players suing the NFL. One of the frustrations that the league office and the team owners have had is that the same players who rip them when they try to take helmet-to-helmet contact out of the game are the players who turn around and sue the league for failing to take brain injuries out of the game.
That puts the owners in a tough spot. And that's why it still looks likely that the owners will vote today to approve a rule that they know will be met with complaints from the very players they're trying to protect.


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Mom and I arrived at the Georgia State Capitol a little after 11am. A small crowd had already started to form in front of the building. We were restricted to a corralled area and the sidewalk along the street for our demonstration. After a bit there were a good number of protestors walking two protest lines and attempting to elicit honks from passing drivers and chanted such slogans as "What Do We Want? / Save the Archives / When Do We Want It? / Now." There were probably about 75 people out front, leading up to the noon speeches. There were at least three different news organizations recording video and interviewing protestors.
Kemp has a tough job on his hands, but there are certainly alternatives to closing the archives.
I thought it telling that neither Deal nor Kemp were in attendance. However the politicians who were there certainly seemed dedicated. They encouraged attendees to keep pushing. Contact all of our representatives at all levels and educate them. There is a tour available at the Archive, which some legislators are already singed up for. Keep up the hard work because, as of right now, the Archive will close and employees will lose their jobs as of November 1st.
Sign the petition and check out fogah.org to see what else you can do to help.


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HIV into urethra during masturbation?
Sep 6, 2006
I'm 15, and I've been masturbating for about an year. I have not really noticed any strange effects in my life, but I feel guilty about it (my religion does not permit me to masturbate).
Also, I remember learning in Biology that HIV virus is actually all over the place but it requires an entry into an organism to get active. So while I masturbate, I usually like to have very hot water of the shower blown onto my penis.
So I was wondering, since the virus might be present in water too, and it entered my urethra through the small opening, could it cause AIDS?
I am afraid to take an HIV test because it would mean telling my parents that I masturbate or I have done something wrong.
Also I had made out once with a girl last year. We didn't even kiss or have sex, really, but could it turn into a serious problem?
Thanks a LOT for your time.
Response from Dr. Frascino
Hello Samir,
Despite what your religion would want you to believe, here are the facts:
1. Masturbation is healthy and normal. There is no reason you shouldn't enjoy it. And certainly no reason to feel guilty about doing it. There are no health risks associated with masturbation! None!
2. HIV is not "all over the place." In fact, HIV lives and reproduces only inside human beings hence the name Human Immunodeficiency Virus. HIV can be spread by unprotected sex (not using a condom). It is not spread by kissing, masturbating, sweat, tears, saliva, urine, mosquitoes, doorknobs or hot water in the shower.
3. You have no reason to seek out an HIV test, as you did not have an HIV risk.
Samir, I suggest you spend some time reviewing the information about HIV, HIV transmission, HIV prevention and safer sexual practices on this site and related links. Once you've learned the truth, spread the word to your friends so they will understand the scientific facts of HIV/AIDS, masturbation, safer sex, HIV prevention and HIV transmission.
Stop worrying. Get informed. Teach others. Stay safe. Stay well.
Dr. Bob
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WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday.
WHERE: Moyse Field (Glendale High).
RECORDS: The Indians are 1-4, 1-1 in the Pacific League; the Falcons are 3-2, 1-1.
LAST WEEK: Burroughs defeated Glendale, 24-7; Crescenta Valley defeated Pasadena, 17-14.
OUTLOOK: The Indians, the three-time defending Pacific League champions, will be facing a Crescenta Valley team that is coming off a big league win last week against Pasadena. The Falcons' defense played a big part in the win, holding the Bulldogs to one touchdown through almost the entire game until the Bulldogs scored their second TD with seven seconds left. Falcons starting quarterback, Ben Rees, who didn't play last week, is expected to be back for this game. Burroughs has been getting solid production from running backs Garrett Manoukian and Israel Montes. However, the Indians have had their problems passing the ball.
SOMETHING INTERESTING: The teams are close when it comes to surrendering points, as the Falcons give up 23.8 points a game and the Indians give up 25.8.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday.
WHERE: Pasadena High.
RECORDS: Burbank is 3-2, 2-0 in the Pacific League; Pasadena is 1-4, 1-1.
LAST WEEK: Burbank defeated Arcadia, 41-20; Pasadena lost to Crescenta Valley, 17-14.
OUTLOOK: Burbank worked its running game to perfection in the big victory against Arcadia last week. Burbank tallied 425 yards on the ground, with two running backs — James Williams (182 yards) and Teddy Arlington (155) — gaining more than 150 yards each. Burbank is trying to gain a playoff spot in league after failing to qualify for the CIF Southern Section postseason last season. Pasadena has been playing without its star quarterback, senior Brandon Cox, who broke a bone in his foot during the second week of the season. Cox has committed to the University of Arizona. In his place, Pasadena has been going with sophomore Caleb Devine at quarterback.
SOMETHING INTERESTING: Burbank and Muir (2-3, 2-0) are only two teams that are undefeated in league.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday.
WHERE: Malibu High.
RECORDS: The Guards are 2-3; the Sharks are 3-2.
LAST WEEK: Bell-Jeff defeated Pasadena Poly, 50-49; Malibu defeated Webb, 28-7.
OUTLOOK: Senior Josh Martinez has been a workhorse for the Guards this season. The running has gained 788 yards in 105 carries and has eight rushing touchdowns. The Guards also have a solid quarterback in sophomore Johnathan Porter. Porter has thrown for 907 yards, completing 51 of 93 passes for six touchdowns and two interceptions. Coming into the nonleague game, Bell-Jeff will have to deal with a Malibu team that likes to throw the ball. Junior quarterback Chase Gardella has completed 79 of 142 passes for 1,355 yards and 11 touchdowns. However, he has also thrown eight interceptions.
SOMETHING INTERESTING: Bell-Jeff has scored 50 or more points in three of its five games this season.


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After Seattle defensive coordinator Gus Bradley was hired as the new head coach of the Jaguars, the Seahawks moved quickly to replace him.
The Seahawks have announced that Dan Quinn is their new defensive coordinator.
Quinn was the defensive coordinator at Florida for the last two years and had coached the defensive line in Seattle for two years before that. He's also been a defensive line coach with the Jets, Dolphins and 49ers.
Quinn is well regarded in NFL circles and was mentioned as a candidate to become the defensive coordinator of the Browns, Eagles or Jaguars as well.


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Making cookies during the holiday season is something that I have done since I was ten years old; so, it's like a tradition. Yet, I have noticed that year after year I have tended to make the same standard fare: chocolate chip, peanut butter, shortbread, gingerbread, gingersnaps, sugar cookies, etc. This year, just before the Christmas holidays, I decided to test out some new cookie recipes to broaden my repertoire.
This small project quickly transformed into something much larger than planned. A colleague offered to purchase some of these cookies for the holidays. This rapidly snowballed into a modest, but concentrated, cookie-making venture. During the week leading up to Christmas, I made and sold approximately one hundred dozen cookies. It was a bit insane. Yet, I did in fact test out some new recipes, and I had a number of taste testers to help me critique them. I asked a group of ten testers to rank the cookies on a scale of 1- 5 for taste, appearance and texture. My wonderful testers ranged from seven to seventy years old and, as expected, had varied palates. I thank Hannah, Benjamin, Josh, Debra, Doug, Michael, Karen, Sid, David and Alisa for their valuable input.
I made nine new recipes:
1. Cranberry Orange Cornmeal – Martha Stewart
2. Fig Pinwheels – Martha Stewart
3. Lemon Scented Almond Crisps – Martha Stewart
4. Cinnamon Walnut – Nancy Silverton
5. Brown Sugar Sesame Shortbread – Barbara Tropp
6. Pinenut Biscotti – Karen DeMasco
7. Chocolate Biscotti with Pistachios and Sour Cherries – Claudia Fleming
8. Chocolate Brownie Cookies – Claudia Fleming
9. Butterscotch Cookie – Sherry Yard
The cookie that seemed to stand out was Claudia Fleming's Chocolate Biscotti with Pistachios and Sour Cherries. I will go out on a limb and say it is the best biscotti that I have made. Since it is so good, I want to share it.
Chocolate Biscotti with Pistachios and Sour Cherries
1 cup dried sour cherries
2 cup shelled pistachio nuts
1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
1 3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened dutch-processed cocoa powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
3 large eggs
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 Tbsp coffee extract
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
7 1/2 oz extra-bittersweet chocolate, cut into chunks
1. Place the cherries in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then turn off the heat and let cool. Drain the cherries (this can be done up to 1 week ahead; store the cherries in the refrigerator).
2. Preheat the oven to 325F. Spread the pistachio nuts out on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven, stirring occasionally, until they are golden around the edges, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool (keep the oven on).
3. Using an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and set on low speed, mix together the flour, sugars, cocoa, salt and baking soda. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the butter and extracts and mix to combine. Stir in the pistachios, chocolate and cherries. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
4. With wet hands, divide the dough and form it into 2 logs, each 2 inches in diameter. Place on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake until firm, about 30 minutes. Let cool completely on rack.
5. Lower the oven temperature to 200F. Using a serrated knife, slice each log on the diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange the biscotti on 3 parchment-lined baking sheets and dry them in the oven until firm and crisp, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Transfer to a wire rack.
Makes approximately 4 1/2 to 5 dozen biscotti
From The Last Course, Claudia Fleming
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Still Wrong: Crowley Revives Myth That Community Reinvestment Act Caused Financial Crisis
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Fox News' Monica Crowley revived the false claim that the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) was "what caused" the financial crisis. In fact, the CRA "was not a significant factor in subprime lending or the crisis."
Crowley Claims The CRA Was "What Caused The Financial Crisis"
Crowley: "They Put The Guns To The Banks' Heads, And Said You Have Got To Do These Subprime Loans." On the October 10 broadcast of Fox News' Your World with Neil Cavuto, Fox News contributor Monica Crowley claimed the Occupy Wall Street protestors should be "protesting the Democrat Party," because the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) "put the guns to the banks' heads, and said, 'You have got to do these subprime loans.' " From the broadcast:
CROWLEY: Look, if they had any fundamental understanding about what caused the financial crisis, they would be protesting the Democrat Party. Why? You go all the way back to the Community Reinvestment Act, under Jimmy Carter, expanded under Bill and Hillary Clinton -- they put the guns to the banks' heads, and said, "You have got to do these subprime loans --"
ERIC BOLLING: (guest host) Alright.
CROWLEY: -- And so on.
BOLLING: Alright.
CROWLEY: That's what caused this mess. Protest them. [Fox News, Your World with Neil Cavuto, 10/10/11, via Media Matters]
But Experts Agree: The CRA Did Not Cause The Financial Crisis
Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission: "The CRA Was Not A Significant Factor In Subprime Lending Or The Crisis." In its final report, submitted in January 2011, the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission concluded:
The Commission concludes the CRA was not a significant factor in subprime lending or the crisis. Many subprime lenders were not subject to the CRA. Research indicates only 6% of the high cost loans - a proxy for subprime loans - had any connection to the law. Loans made by CRA-regulated lenders in the neighborhoods in which they were required to lend were half as likely to default as similar loans made in the same neighborhoods by independent mortgage originators not subject to the law. [The Financial Crisis Inquiry Report, January 2011]
Federal Reserve: "We Find Little Evidence That Either the CRA Or The GSE [Government-Sponsored Enterprise] goals played a significant role in the subprime crisis." In an August 3 report, Federal Reserve economists Robert Avery and Kenneth Brevoort concluded:
We find little evidence that either the CRA or the GSE goals played a significant role in the subprime crisis. Our lender tests indicate that areas disproportionately served by lenders covered by the CRA experienced lower delinquency rates and less risky lending. Similarly, the threshold tests show no evidence that either program had a significantly negative effect on outcomes. [Federal Reserve, 8/3/11]
Krugman: The CRA "Was Irrelevant To The Subprime Boom." In a June 3, 2010, post on his New York Times blog, Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman pointed out, "The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 was irrelevant to the subprime boom, which was overwhelmingly driven by loan originators not subject to the Act." [The New York Times, 6/3/10]
Bernanke: The CRA Was Not "At The Root Of, Or Otherwise Contributed In Any Substantive Way To, The Current Mortgage Difficulties." In a November 25, 2008, letter, Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke stated: "Our own experience with CRA over more than 30 years and recent analysis of available data, including data on subprime loan performance, runs counter to the charge that CRA was at the root of, or otherwise contributed in any substantive way to, the current mortgage difficulties." [Federal Reserve, 11/25/08]
Most Subprime Mortgages Not Issued By Institutions Under CRA. In a paper published on the website of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Michigan law professor Michael Barr stated that as of 2005, "Only 25 percent of subprime loans were made by banks and thrifts, and the Federal Reserve reports that only six percent of subprime loans were CRA-eligible." ["Community Reinvestment Emerging from the Housing Crisis," Michael S. Barr, accessed 10/11/11]
SF Reserve Bank's Yellen: "[S]tudies Have Shown That The CRA Has Increased The Volume Of Responsible Lending To Low- And Moderate-Income Households." Janet Yellen, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, in a March 2008 speech criticized efforts to blame CRA lending for weaknesses in the mortgage market, stating:
There has been a tendency to conflate the current problems in the subprime market with CRA-motivated lending, or with lending to low-income families in general. I believe it is very important to make a distinction between the two. Most of the loans made by depository institutions examined under the CRA have not been higher-priced loans, and studies have shown that the CRA has increased the volume of responsible lending to low- and moderate-income households. We should not view the current foreclosure trends as justification to abandon the goal of expanding access to credit among low-income households, since access to credit, and the subsequent ability to buy a home, remains one of the most important mechanisms we have to help low-income families build wealth over the long term. [Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, 3/31/08]
Slate's Gross: "The Notion That The Community Reinvestment Act Is Somehow Responsible For Poor Lending Decisions Is Absurd." In an October 7, 2008, Slate article, Daniel Gross, a business columnist for Newsweek and author of Dumb Money: How Our Greatest Financial Minds Bankrupted the Nation, wrote that "the notion that the Community Reinvestment Act is somehow responsible for poor lending decisions is absurd" and added, "[L]ending money to poor people and minorities isn't inherently risky. There's plenty of evidence that in fact it's not that risky at all." Gross further explained, "On the other hand, lending money recklessly to obscenely rich white guys ... can be really risky. In fact, it's even more risky, since they have a lot more borrowing capacity." [Slate, 10/7/08]
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Teaching C++ Badly: Introduce Constructors and Destructors at the Same Time
We continue with last month's summary of how not to teach C++ by discussing constructors and destructors.
For years, I used to teach constructors, destructors, copy constructors, and copy assignment at the same time — and very early in the curriculum. My reasoning was straightforward: These four special member functions interact with each other in ways that often cause them to be used together, so why not cover them together? I originally intended that question to be rhetorical; it took me years to realize that it really had an answer.
The answer is that constructors really serve two different purposes. One purpose is shared by all constructors: Ensure that the object under construction meets the requirements implied by the initial value that the user wishes to give it. The other purpose is both optional and subtle: Sometimes, a constructor allocates memory or another resource.
Only in this second case is a destructor necessary. If the only purpose of a constructor is to ensure that the object under construction has an appropriate initial value, we can dispense with the destructor. For example:
struct Point {
Point(double x = 0, double y = 0) x(x), y(y) { }
double x, y;
// No destructor needed
This simple class violates two principles that one normally associates with well written C++ programs:
- It has public data members.
- Its constructor has parameters with the same names as its data members.
Nevertheless, each time I see it, I find myself liking it more as a pedagogical example.
I suppose that what I am about to say borders on heresy, but I see nothing wrong a priori with a class with public data members. You may cry, "But it's not encapsulated!" but I will answer, "You're right. So what?" This is a very simple class with an interface that is fundamentally the same as its implementation. The reason I've written it as a class at all is just one of notational convenience: I want to be able to write
Point p;
Point q(3.14, 2.72);
without having to give each point's data members initial values in separate assignment statements.
The constructor of this little class exists purely for the purpose of initialization. You may object that the constructor is confusing because writing x(x) uses x twice in close proximity to refer to two different objects; but I think this usage is no more confusing than writing
*p++ = *q++;
Once you've seen it a few times and become comfortable with it, it no longer presents a comprehension problem.
Anyway, in this example, the constructor allocates no resources — so there is no need for a destructor. This would be true even if x and y were of types, such as vector, that themselves allocated resources. Under the new C++ standard, such types include smart pointers, reducing even further the circumstances under which classes need destructors. Therefore, it makes sense — at least to me — to defer the discussion of destructors to the point at which students have a better grasp of resource allocation and deallocation.
The moment you start talking about destructors, it is essential that you also talk about copy constructors and copy assignment. The reason is that you don't need a destructor unless your constructors allocate resources that the destructor must deallocate (except for a null virtual destructor that's needed for the root class of an inheritance hierarchy — but that's a completely different issue that deserves to be treated separately). Using a destructor, therefore, implies that your class is deallocating a resource.
When you write a class with constructors that allocate a resource and destructors that deallocate it, you have to answer the question of what happens to the resource when you copy an object of that class. If copying an object does not duplicate its resource, then destroying the original object and then destroying its copy will deallocate the same resource twice. If copying the object does duplicate the resource, that duplication is not going to happen by itself — the programmer has to arrange to duplicate it. That's part of the point of a copy constructor, just as allocating the resource in the first place is part of the point of other constructors.
Therefore, my current thinking about how to teach constructors and destructors is:
- Start by teaching about constructors that have the sole purpose of initializing objects of their class and do not allocate separate resources.
- Discuss the notion of resource allocation separately, explaining how a constructor can allocate a resource that a destructor deallocates.
- As part of the discussion of resource allocation, raise the issue of what happens when an object is copied, and how to arrange for resources to be duplicated as necessary.


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Josh Duhamel (Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas' Husband) Says He Should Of Been The One Giving Perez Hilton That Black Eye & Gettin Laid Out!
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