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There are many reasons I started a blog. Not one of them was because I completely loved the idea of writing a blog. But I do have some good reasons or I wouldn’t be here.
Now that I am here and have been for over a year (What? You have?) and can actually write reasonably well (What? You can?), I realize I’ve done something wrong by being me. Not that I have any plans to change me. I don’t. And I have no desire to be the next big thing or a “Top 10” this or a “Best Of” that. I don’t.
So, high school. Right. When I was ten twenty years younger, I found myself in a similar situation. Without the hashtags. I had a little in common with the popular kids and the nerds and the trouble-makers (or whatever you called them at your school) but I didn’t fit neatly into any of those groups. I was kind of like all the Breakfast Club kids rolled into one. (Except the athlete—I won’t even pretend.)
I fit in a bit with some online groups but not fully with any specific group. I’m floundering and writing and sharing and commenting but it’s not enough. My writing is not enough. My observations, experiences, and opinions—they are not enough. I am not enough.
It was a risk, I knew that going in, to write with my true voice. There was nowhere for me to connect. But I wasn’t going to silence myself for the online world. So I took the risk.
Time is precious and, although we all have the same number of hours in each day (unless you have a Time-Turner and, oh, please share!), our time is used for different things and in different ways. I understand that. Why waste it on something that doesn’t interest you? I really understand that.
So, here I am. A girl. Standing in front of a screen, tapping on my keyboard. I’ve been writing since I could hold a pencil and will write until I die. With or without a clique. Just like high school, I’ll survive.

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Step-by-step: No
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The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a specific task; rather, it reflects the author's personal journey and thoughts about writing a blog. The narrative lacks detailed, structured instructions that would facilitate training a language model for deeper reasoning, as it does not present defined procedures or concepts that a model could analyze or apply.


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When using a touchscreen monitor with an Eos family console, the cursor appears "reversed" as if you were touching the opposite side of the screen. The cursor may mirror your touch input across one or both axes.
Description/Explanation of Issue
Windows 7-based Eos family consoles support both modern Windows-compatible touchscreen monitors as well as ELO Accutouch monitors. However, the drivers that support ELO monitors interpret USB touch data differently than the drivers that support generic monitors. If ELO calibration data is present for a generic touchscreen or vice-versa, the touch input will be interpreted incorrectly, resulting in the cursor being moved improperly. To resolve this issue, you must remove the incorrect calibration data from the console.
- Exit to the console shell.
- Select Settings.
- In the General tab, select Monitor Arrangement.
- Click on the affected monitor.
- If you are unsure of which monitor to select, click Identify to show the monitor designations on your displays.
- Select "Reset Calibration" from the options below the monitor diagram.
- Recalibrate the monitor.
- For an ELO monitor, choose "ELO Monitor Settings" and then "Align ELO Touchmonitors," then follow the on-screen prompts.
- For a generic Windows-compatible monitor, choose "Calibrate."

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Step-by-step: Yes
Training: Yes

The article provides a clear sequence of ordered steps that guide the reader through the task of resolving touch input issues with a touchscreen monitor. Each instruction is numbered and logically progresses from exiting to the console shell to recalibrating the monitor, ensuring clarity and comprehensibility. Additionally, the procedural instructions are well-structured, offering specific options for different types of monitors, which can aid in training a language model capable of deeper reasoning by illustrating how to interpret contexts and apply different solutions based on device types.


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Over the past couple of years i’ve definitely noticed and felt that my stress levels have become a lot higher than what they used to be, what with having a full time job, bills to pay and dealing with everyday life struggles, things just have a lot more importance and I care a lot more about those things than I did say two or three years ago. With that comes dealing with that stress and learning how to switch off, so I thought today i’d share the way in which I try to destress after a busy week and just take time to relax.
All in all i’d say I deal with stress fairly well, as I try my hardest to not let it have a negative effect on myself as well as those around me and most of the time I just take it in my stride. Having said that i’m sure some of you can relate that some weeks can be completely stress free, whereas others leave you feeling exhausted and that’s kind of how i’m feeling at the moment as work is crazy busy, with lots going on so i’ve definitely taken this weekend just gone to have some me time, so I thought this post was perfect timing!
1. Have a good clear out – With the winter weather firmly set in, I decided to switch all of my summer clothes out for my chunky knits that had been in hiding for the last six months. With that I decided to have a good clear out and get rid of anything I hadn’t worn at all during the summer, and it honestly felt amazing to just declutter and have a good tidy!
2. Catch up on your favourite blogs/youtubers – One thing that I look forward to of an evening or weekend is catching up on what i’ve missed throughout the week blog and youtube wise as it gives me a nice few hours to just relax and almost ignore any stress that I have going on. It’s also a time where it allows my mind to be free to take inspiration for any blog post ideas, which is something I often stress about especially if I have no content ideas for the upcoming week.
3. Have a bath with all of the Lush products – This is one of my favourite things to do when i’ve had an exhausting few days, and as i’ve just purchased a load of new Lush halloween products I couldn’t think of anything better. Spending 20-30 minutes soaking away, with my candles lit and my macbook cleverly balanced on the toilet so I can watch youtube videos or listen to music is just the ultimate relaxation time!
4. Have a nap – For me having a nap can be a risky thing, but I do find that when i’m stressed i’m often exhausted also so having a good hour or so nap allows me to switch off for a bit and just forget about my worries for a small amount of time.
5. Take your makeup off and whack on a face mask – One thing I don’t do often enough is a good face mask and I often forget how relaxed it makes me feel. I’ve recently become obsessed with sheet masks and these Anatomicals Firming Face Masks* (£8) have been a favourite of mine recently. They leave my skin feeling so refreshed and plump after a tiring week at work, which I definitely needed this weekend just gone!
6. Switch off – By switch off I mean switch off. Turn off your phone, don’t check social media and just have an hour or so to yourself with no added distractions. Although finding something to do in that hour could be difficult..
7. Get yourself a hot chocolate and some biscuits – One way that makes me feel instantly better is good hot chocolate and a sweet snack, usually a chocolate biscuit to dunk in my hot chocolate. I don’t know why but it just makes me feel calm and I guess the warmth is soothing on soul.
8. Light all of the candles – For the past few weeks i’ve been really enjoying coming home and lighting a few candles in my room. I absolutely love candles as there is something really calming about them and with the evenings getting colder they add some warmth and cosiness into my room.
9. Exercise – On the opposite side of the spectrum actually getting up and moving is another way for me to destress as a sweaty workout often makes me feel so much better. It allows me to get out any anger or frustration, but I cannot explain how good exercise can make you feel!
10. Snuggle up in bed and catch up on PLL – As well as catching up on youtube I also find taking a few hours to catch up on whatever TV series i’m watching really allows me to switch off and focus on the storyline. My fave TV series is PLL, but i’m thinking of re-watching One Tree Hill as I used to love it!
So those are a few ways that I like to switch off from the stresses of a tiring week and give myself some me time. I hope this post was helpful and has given you a few ideas in how you can relax and destress!
How do you destress after a tiring week?

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Step-by-step: Yes
Training: No

The article presents a clear sequence of ordered steps for destressing, making it easy for readers to follow along as they try to unwind. However, the instructions lack the depth and detailed reasoning necessary for training a more advanced language model, as they are more personal reflections rather than structured procedural guidelines that could facilitate deeper reasoning and analysis.


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Loyd Case, PC World
These days, most of your electronics have miniature computers built-in: Home-theater gear, handheld devices, phones, and even appliances now have embedded smarts in the form of a microprocessor, memory, and software. And just like computer software, firmware–the software that runs on your gadgets–needs periodic updating.
Believe it or not, many new gadgets aren’t 100 percent complete when you buy them. Though a spiffy electronic toy may perform its basic functions, some of its promised features may be absent or incomplete. And to keep up with ever-changing kinds of content, your devices may require software enhancements to give old hardware new features.
To avoid antagonizing customers who might spend hundreds of dollars on a cool piece of hardware only to find a few months later that it no longer worked, manufacturers design much of their gear to allow updates. You won’t be able to get every feature of the latest and greatest product via downloadable updates, but firmware revisions can make your old equipment run faster and crash less often.
What Is Firmware?
Firmware is software stored in persistent memory–usually either flash memory or programmable, rewritable ROM (read-only memory)–that’s built into the device. Unlike apps loaded into your PC’s RAM, firmware doesn’t get erased when you power the system down. Firmware may store just the basic software needed to start up the system–like a PC’s BIOS–or it may store the entire operating system and applications suites, as with smartphones.
Why Should I Update?
Users often wonder why they should update their firmware. The real answer is “it depends.” Many PC manufacturers and motherboard makers recommend that users not upgrade a system’s BIOS, for example, unless an actual problem arises, such as memory compatibility issues, or unless the user is installing a new, unsupported CPU.
On the other hand, a Blu-ray player needs to be updated frequently, because new features on the content discs may render them unplayable on old firmware. So before you rush out to update your coffeemaker’s firmware, check the manufacturer’s recommendation first; otherwise, you might risk bricking your device (turning it into a useless assemblage of silicon and plastic) for nothing.
Of course, if you’re running third-party firmware (as in the case of a “jailbroken” iPhone), all bets are off. In this article we don’t consider updates that break the manufacturer’s warranty, so if you’re installing custom, user-created firmware, you’re well beyond the scope of this story.
General Rules of Thumb for Updating Firmware
A few general rules for updating firmware apply to all devices. They’re simple, but critical:
- Confirm that you have reliable power. For standard PCs and other electronics that you plug into a wall, power isn’t a big issue. If you’re paranoid, you can connect a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) to your device before proceeding.
- Make sure that the hardware is plugged in. Never rely on battery power when updating your laptop’s BIOS or your phone’s firmware.
- Create a backup of your current firmware. Not all devices allow you to do this, but if you can, you should. If the new firmware introduces a bug, you may need to revert to an older version.
- Log your changes. Some firmware updates will reset your device’s settings to their default values, so document any adjustments you may have made before updating. That way, you can restore them properly. If the device allows it, save off settings to a file (this is common in routers, for example).
- Warn other users before updating your router. If you’re updating a network device, be sure to let all users know in advance that the network may go down briefly.
Okay, now let’s move on to the updating process itself.
PCs and Laptops
Today’s PC firmware falls into two categories: the traditional BIOS (Basic Input-Output System), and a newer kind called EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface). EFI is much more capable than the old BIOS routines, which are still mired in the 16-bit world. On the Windows PC side, most systems still use BIOS, while servers generally use EFI. Apple MacBooks, MacBook Pros, iMacs, and Mac Pros use EFI as well. Earlier Intel-based Macs use a firmware architecture built around the SMC (system management controller); but in recent Macs, EFI has superseded that arrangement.
Intel’s version of updating the BIOS from a flash memory key.Current PCs typically permit updating through the BIOS setup screen. Copy the BIOS update file to a USB flash memory stick, and then plug the USB stick into the system that you want to update. When you start up the system, press a key that launches the BIOS update application. Alternatively, press a keyboard key (usually Delete, but in some instances another key such as F2 or F10) to enter the BIOS setup program.
At this point, you’ll need to navigate to the device that contains the firmware update. To do this (typically), select the file name and press Enter to launch the update process.
Updating the BIOS from an executable file is even easier. All Intel-built motherboards are updatable through a Windows-based application. Some other motherboard makers make this feature available, too, in which case you download the BIOS update app and launch it from the desktop.
A few motherboard makers include apps for updating the BIOS over the Internet. If the prospect of a wonky Internet connection failing in mid-update makes you nervous, don’t worry: Usually the site will download the entire update before the update process starts.
Laptop and desktop systems with much older motherboards may require you to start up from a bootable floppy disk containing the BIOS update. The update may start automatically when you boot, or you may need to type a command at the command prompt; for details, print out the readme file for the update before you boot from the floppy.
To update a Mac, simply download the appropriate firmware update for you system and launch it from the Finder. The update will take a few minutes, and you must ensure uninterrupted power during that time.
Routers and Peripherals
Some PC peripherals, including hard drives, network-attached storage, and high-end monitors, may have updatable firmware. The instructions for installing updates vary considerably, so pay careful attention to the manufacturer’s documentation.
You can check for a router update over the Internet, and apply it only if you think you need it.Wi-Fi routers are perhaps the easiest peripherals to update; most have the capability built into their router management interface. We’ll use the update screen from a Netgear WNDR3700 as an example.
The Netgear interface tells you what the update may fix when installed, and it gives you the option to back out if you don’t think you need the update. Network-attached storage devices use a similar interface for firmware updates.
Monitors rarely need updates. In fact, most monitors don’t allow firmware updates, though I did perform an update on a high-end monitor a few years ago–from within a Windows app.
These days we’re starting to see more firmware updates for hard drives, especially solid-state drives, and these can be nerve-wracking to install. Before making any changes to a critical storage device, back it up! In at least two instances that I’m aware of, SSD firmware updates could brick the hardware, resulting in permanent loss of any data the drives might contain. Because the firmware updating process can be arcane, you should carefully study the documentation before updating.
As an example, updating an Intel X25-E solid-state drive involves downloading an ISO image, burning it to a CD, and then booting from the CD to install the firmware update. So you must be comfortable burning the CD and booting from it before you get to the firmware update process.
Perhaps the oddest firmware update I ever installed was for a Razer Mamba wireless mouse. The process involved unplugging the USB cable from the docking cradle and plugging it directly into the mouse–no updating over the wireless connection.
Sometimes even expansion cards need firmware updates. I’ve had to update graphics card firmware and network interface card firmware. In both cases, I had to run the updates from a command-line prompt, but was able to do so from within Windows.
One last rule of thumb: Whenever you update a PC peripheral, reboot the peripheral after installing the update (assuming that the device doesn’t restart automatically).
Mobile phones are usually very easy to update, and doing so is generally worthwhile: The updates may include critical security fixes, performance enhancements, and neat new features.
iPhones are easy to update: Plug your iPhone into your Mac or PC, and make sure iTunes is running. If a firmware update is available, click yes when asked whether you want to update.
Windows Mobile devices have become easier to install firmware updates on, but the process can still be somewhat esoteric.Many Windows Mobile updates may completely erase your phone, so be sure to do a sync to back up your contact, calendar, and other data from the phone before you proceed. Some phones update through ActiveSync; others rely on a dedicated app. First connect your Windows Mobile phone to your PC via USB to back up (sync), and then update. Read all dialog boxes carefully, and follow instructions carefully.
The update processes for Android phones are all over the map. Though you can manually download the firmware and update it, waiting for your cellular network to roll out the update may be a better approach. If you want to download and manually update the phone, start by downloading the latest version and copying it onto an SD card or to the phone’s storage via USB. Depending on the phone, performing the update will involve pressing some combination of phone buttons.
GPS Units, Digital Cameras, Media Players, and Handheld Gaming Devices
Normally, GPS devices are updated when new mapping data becomes available. Most off-the-shelf GPS units come with free updates for a set period of time; after that, you may have to pay for each update. GPS data tends to be quite massive, and updating the device may take an hour or more.
I recently upgraded my Garmin Nuvi handheld GPS unit. You can check for an update by downloading a Web browser plug-in that will determine whether your device needs an update (the GPS unit must be plugged into your PC via USB), or you can check by entering the device’s serial number. In either case, you then download a very large file that is both a Windows app and mapping data. Attach your GPS unit via USB, run the app, and let it update your firmware
Gaming devices like the Nintendo DS and Sony PSP update automatically over their network as needed. All you need is access to Wi-Fi. Though you can update these devices wirelessly, attaching them to wall power is preferable. If you go the wireless route, make sure that you have a healthy battery charge.
Digital cameras occasionally need firmware updates, whether they’re simple point-and-shoot cameras or professional-level digital SLRs. In most cases, to update the camera’s firmware, you download the update, copy it to a flash memory card, and insert the memory card into the camera. (Alternatively you can copy the update directly to a memory card in the camera, if it’s connected to your PC.) Then either select an entry from the camera’s built-in menu or press some combination of buttons to load the update. Usually, you’ll have to copy the firmware file to the top level (root) of the memory card, not to a subfolder.
To update a media player like Apple’s iPod or Microsoft’s Zune, attach the player to your PC and run the appropriate app (iTunes or Zune software.) Then updates occur almost automatically; just click Yes if prompted to update. Zune updates are almost always required if you want to continue to use the Zune store; iPod updates are optional in many instances.
Other music players, such as the Archos, typically copy the downloaded firmware file to the device over a USB connection, at which point you disconnect it and the update occurs automatically. In some cases, you may have to run a Windows app.
Firmware Updates for Your Home Theater
Firmware updates are relatively new to the world of living-room electronics. After all, you don’t typically think of “booting your TV”–you just turn it on.
But as consumer electronics gear becomes smarter and more capable, it also has a greater need for firmware updates. The two primary candidates for upgrades are Blu-ray players and HDTVs; but as other gear (such as A/V receivers) become networkable devices, firmware updates become available for them, too.
For example, I recently updated the firmware in my Onkyo TX-NR3007 A/V receiver, which solved an HDMI sync problem the unit was having. Such updates sometimes even fix problems you might have assumed were just a quirk of your HDTV set–problems with audio/video on certain ports cutting out, unexpected freezing and power cycling, image-processing errors, and more.
Most consumer electronics equipment is updated in one of the three following ways (though other techniques, such as updating through a serial port, also exist).
ISO file burned to CD: Some older Blu-ray players didn’t have a network capability and lacked USB ports. The only way to update them was to burn the downloaded firmware file to a CD and then install them via either a menu selection or a combination of remote-control button presses. Even some premium DVD players from a few years ago required this type of updating.
Despite talk (as the standard was being fleshed out) of using actual Blu-ray content discs to automatically install firmware updates, this feature seems not to have been realized in actual products.
Firmware copied to USB flash drive: This updating method is most common in situations where a network connection is unavailable or unreliable. I have updated several HDTVs via flash drive.
Firmware directly downloaded from the Internet: This is an increasingly prevalent method for updating firmware. Let’s look at a couple of examples.
Installing a firmware update on the Panasonic DMP-BD85 is tricky because finding the right menu selection for installation can be a chore.You can set up a Panasonic DMP-BD85 Blu-ray player to automatically inform you of new firmware updates, as long as it’s connected to the Internet. However, the actual update screen is buried in the menus inside of the ‘others’ main menu selection–it’s not in the ‘network’ menu selection.
Updating the Onkyo TX-NR3007 receiver’s firmware is pretty straightforward, thanks to the peripheral’s intuitive placement of menu options.In the case of the Onkyo TX-NR3007 receiver, the update firmware menu is appropriately listed in the ‘Hardware Setup’ part of the setup menu.
Quite a few users have game consoles as part of their home theater setups. Updating the firmware on current-generation units is simple, because it’s required. For example, the Xbox 360 needs to have an always-on connection to the Internet in order to make available most of its services, though you can play single-player games without a connection. When the console detects a new system update, a dialog box pops up and informs you that you’ll be logged off the network if you don’t install it.
These updates can add some fairly significant features–Microsoft revamped the whole user interface with the New Xbox Experience patch, and Sony added 3D gaming support to the PS3 (with 3D Blu-ray support coming in September)–so it’s a good idea to stay on top of them.
If you’re at all concerned about updating the firmware on your device, it’s worth cruising some key online forums to see whether the updates are working–or are useful. With devices such as smartphones, you might want to take a wait-and-see attitude. Apple supports iOS 4 on the iPhone 3G, for example, but users have reported significant performance decreases following the firmware update.
As we’ve seen, the process of updating your gear’s firmware can be easy or complicated, depending on the age and design of the hardware. Nevertheless, it’s usually worthwhile to perform the update, because you’ll get bug fixes and, often, new features. So the next time a message pops up on your Blu-ray player or handheld device prompting you to update your firmware, give serious consideration to saying yes.

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Step-by-step: Yes
Training: Yes

The article provides a clear sequence of ordered steps for updating firmware across various devices, which would help guide readers through the process step-by-step. The instructions are well-structured and detailed enough to facilitate a deeper understanding of firmware updates, encouraging readers to engage in critical thinking regarding necessary precautions and processes for different devices.


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Ever since I read Treasure Island as a child I developed a great interest in the sea. I always felt that it was so mysterious and poetic and devoured books about shipwrecks (as I still do now), pirates and battles at sea. This was greatly assisted by the fact that my Dad was in the navy for all of my childhood, sailing off to foreign lands (like the Falklands, from where he sent me a cuddly penguin I still cherish). To this day I still adore anything nautical, in fact I met my other half on a sailing trip and we both work for the same maritime organisation (him training operational staff, me, rather less excitingly, working in the Press Office). It’s strange to think that shipping incidents and people in distress at sea are now the things that wake me up in the middle of the night when I’m on call. My love of nauticalia definitely extends to my fashion choices; from dresses with boat prints, to Breton tops, to anything that pairs navy and white together. I had been lusting after this gorgeous Vero Moda Sailor Dress on Room 31 for some time, so when they contacted me to ask if I wanted to feature something from their website on my blog it was a very easy choice! I do feel like a little sailor in it!
|Karoline Sailor Collar White Pleated Dress – Room31.co.uk – £48|
I’ve raved on about how much I love Room 31 in a previous post so I won’t do it again here but what I will say is that they are well worth a follow on Twitter, not only because they tweet about their lovely stock (and bloggers wearing it!) but also because, if you’re lucky, they do tend to tweet some great discount codes! Their sales are also brilliant, picked up several lovely things in their last one.
On a final note, have you spotted my new haircut? I got it chopped on Thursday night, I do like it but I am still getting used to having a fringe! I’ve also spotted that my wrists look so bare in these photos – I’m usually found with several bracelets on at once but I’m currently hunting for the perfect charm bracelet as I have my eye on some items on Essence Charms – I love the little camera charm!

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Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing any task. Instead, it reads more like a personal narrative or blog post about the author's interests and experiences rather than a structured guide. Additionally, there are no detailed procedural instructions that would be useful for training a language model capable of deeper reasoning, as the content lacks the necessary detail and clarity around a specific process or task.


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Measuring distances from our robot to other objects, is one of the most common data we want to obtain. For example, if we are building an autonomous vehicle, we want to check it’s distance from obstacles to help it make the right decision about it’s course. There are also many more examples of robots that we want them to activate mechanisms when something or someone gets close to them.
One of the simplest, cheapest and most accurate ways to measure distances, is by using ultrasonic sensors. Their working principle is based on the fact that sound is reflected upon most objects and materials.
These sensors have a transmitter that sends a short ultrasonic burst and a receiver that senses the ultrasound upon it’s return. Knowing the speed of the sound in the air (approximately 343 m/sec), we can calculate the distance it traveled, if we measure the time passed for the ultrasound to return to the sensor.
All ultrasonic sensors operate in a similar way. They send a short (a few microseconds long) ultrasonic burst from the transmitter and measure the time it takes for the sound to return to the receiver.
Let’s say that it took 10 milliseconds for the ultrasound to return to the sensor. That means:
- that the time in seconds is 0,01.
- Knowing that sound travels in the air 343 meters for every second, we can calculate the distance in meters by simply multiplying seconds by 343. in our case 0,01 x 343 = 3,43 meters.
- This is the distance that the ultrasound traveled to the obstacle and back to the sensor, so the obstacle is 3,43/2 = 1,715 meters away from the sensor.
Pros and Cons.
The main advantages of using ultrasonic sensors to measure distance are:
- they are cheap and there is a plethora of choices in the market,
- they are not affected by the color or the transparency of obstacles,
- they are not affected by lighting conditions,
- they are pretty accurate on their measurements.
Their drawbacks are:
- They don’t work well enough on obstacles with small surfaces.
- The angle of the surface of the obstacle is crucial for the sensor.
- Obstacles made from sound absorbing materials (for example sponges) are hard to be traced by the sensor, since the absorb sound.
Choosing a sensor.
There is a wide variety of ultrasonic sensors on the market, for most robotics platforms. For those who prefer working with the Lego platform, EV3 and the older NXT, include ultrasonic sensors. Some examples of using them in the classroom are:
If you are an Arduino or Raspberry pi fan and want to dive more into how these sensors work, there are several options that you can find online. The most common and affordable choice is the HC-SR04, which costs less than a euro on ebay (August 2018). For more details and comparative tests with various ultrasonic sensors, i advise you to watch two detailed videos (here and here) from Andreas Spiess channel on Youtube.
Connecting the sensor to Arduino and programming.
The HC-SR04 sensor has 4 pins:
- VCC, that is connected to 5V,
- GND, that is connected to Ground,
- TRIG (Trigger), that is connected to the transmitter to send the ultrasonic burst,
- ECHO, that is connected to the receiver.
There are two ways to connect the sensor to Arduino:
- Connect TRIG and ECHO to different digital pins and make all the hard work and calculations in our program,
- connect TRIG and ECHO to the same digital pin and use a library to make all the calculations.
I am going to start from the second way (easy) and then stay longer on the first, which gives the programmer more control and as an educator i find it more interesting.
One pin connection and the NewPing library.
For my program to work i will need to install the NewPing library to my Arduino IDE, using the library manager.
Now i can write a simple program to print the distance obtained by the sensor to the Serial monitor.
I uploaded the program to the board and started testing.
Two pin connection – Calculating distance from time.
As an educator, i find it more interesting to dig in the working principal of things, even if that means more work for my students. In order to do so in this example we will have to forget the luxury of the NewPing library and make all the calculations ourselves. First of all i changed the schematic by connecting the TRIG and ECHO to different digital pins.
Before i can start coding there are some things i need to clarify:
- TRIG (Trigger) has a default LOW state and when we change it to HIGH it starts sending ultrasonic burst.
- When ECHO receives the bouncing sound it returns a HIGH pulse to the Arduino.
- I will use the pusleIn function to measure the time the ECHO pin stays in HIGH state. This functions returns time in microseconds.
Now i can start my algorithm:
- Set TRIG pin to HIGH.
- Wait for a short period of time (10 microseconds).
- Set TRIG pin to LOW. Now i have sent a short ultrasonic burst.
- Get the time from ECHO pin in microseconds.
- Convert microseconds to seconds (division by 1.000.000).
- Calculate the distance the sound traveled in meters. Multiply seconds by 343 m/sec.
- Now i have the distance i meters. I will convert it to centimeters by multiplying by 100.
- This is the distance the sound traveled to the obstacle and back. So the distance of the obstacle from the sensor is half of that. So i divide distance by 2.
I upload the program to my board and the sensor works as with the NewPing library, returning decimal values since all my variables are float.
Digging even further – Finding the actual speed of sound based on temperature and humidity.
So far i used the speed of sound to calculate distance from time, assuming that this is a constant value of 343 m/sec. That is not actually true. Speed of sound depends on the “density” of the mean it travels through. In solid materials the speed of sound is greater than liquids and in liquids sound travels faster than through gases.
The ultrasonic sensor sends sound through air which is a gas. In gases the speed of sound is affected mostly by the gas temperature, less by the gas humidity and even less by the gas pressure. For example in air with pressure of 1 Atm and
- temperature of 0 degrees Celsius (32 F) and 50% humidity, the speed of sound is 331.61 m/sec,
- temperature of 20 degrees Celsius (68 F) and 50% humidity, the speed of sound is 343.99 m/sec,
- temperature of 30 degrees Celsius (86 F) and 50% humidity, the speed of sounds is 350,31 m/sec και
- temperature of 30 degrees Celsius (86 F) and 90% humidity, the speed of sound is 351,24 m/sec.
There are many online calculators for the speed of sound. I used the one on http://www.sengpielaudio.com/calculator-airpressure.htm to get the above results.
Since i had a cheap temperature – humidity sensor lying around (DHT11 Temperature and Humidity Sensor), i decided to improve the calculations in my code, using these two values to estimate a more accurate speed of sound value.
First of all i embedded the new sensor in my schematic. Typical DHT11 sensors have either 3 pins (5V, GND and Signal) or 4 pins (5V, GND, Signal and NULL). The connections are as follows:
- 5V DHT11 –> 5V Arduino
- GND DHT11 –> GND Arduino
- SIGNAL DHT11 –> A0 pin Arduino
The next step was to add the measurement of temperature and humidity in my code using the dht.h library, which you can download from here. I followed the step by step tutorial from Brainy Bits and now the only thing i needed was to calculate the actual speed of sound.
After a long search, i found that the formula needed was originally published in 1993 by Owen Cramer in his work “The variation of the specific heat ratio and the speed of sound in air with temperature, pressure, humidity, and CO2 concentration.”. I was also happy to find a JAVA implementation by a research team from the Univeristy of Sao Paolo Brazil. With a few tweaks to adjust it to my code the full program is as follows:
I uploaded the program to my board and starting testing. I was happy to have more accurate measurements, even if that does not play a significant role in small distances of few cm.
Using the ultrasonic sensor in class.
The use of ultrasonic sensors in educational robotics is very common and there are hundreds of examples over the internet, either using the Lego platform or Arduino and Raspberry pi. Recently tinkercad added a new command block for getting the distance from an ultrasonic sensor.
I find particularly interesting, for educational purposes, the analytical way of calculating the distance, from the time the sound takes to travel to the obstacle and back.
In a previous project (smart trash can), that we implemented with my students from the evening club Young Hackers, we spent a lot of time to fully understand the algorithm that calculates distance from time using an analytical worksheet (in greek). We implemented the algorithm using a block style language (Ardublockly) that helped students a lot to understand every step of the way.

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**Step-by-step: Yes**
**Training: Yes**

The article provides a clearly ordered sequence of steps for connecting and programming ultrasonic sensors, which makes it easy for readers to follow along in a practical task. Additionally, the procedural instructions are structured in a way that encourages deeper reasoning, particularly when discussing the variations in distance calculations based on factors such as temperature and humidity. This depth of detail and emphasis on understanding the underlying principles make the content suitable for training a language model capable of deeper reasoning.


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At every phase of your construction project, Stanley will work hard to make your experience worry free. To help you achieve your goals, Stanley generally follows the steps below.
STEP 1: preliminary meeting
This preliminary meeting will be to gain an understanding of your project and to ensure we understand your requirements.
STEP 2: project proposal
At no cost, we will compile a project proposal and preliminary estimate for your review and consideration.
STEP 3: detailed planning
Subject to your approval, we would then move into Detailed Design where you would have full control of the Design process. Our team will facilitate the creation of build ready plans.
STEP 4: project costing
With final blueprints in place, Stanley will the move to create a detailed project estimate for your consideration and approval
STEP 5: project implementation
With your approval to proceed, we will complete your worry free project.
STEP 6: post implementation review
No project is complete without a final inspection and an opportunity for you to provide feedback on how we did.

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Step-by-step: Yes
Training: No

The article provides a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a construction project, outlining each phase from the preliminary meeting to post-implementation review. However, the instructions lack detailed procedural guidelines that would enhance the reasoning capabilities of a language model, as they focus more on high-level project stages rather than in-depth explanatory content that fosters critical thinking or problem-solving.


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Did they mention vanilla flavour in the ingredients? That must be all the chemicals! I don’t like almonds in my granola! What might be the source of honey? It might be overly sweet as always! Those cranberries look too stale! Cinnamon or Cassia? They’ll probably never mention! These endless questions, worries & long pauses browsing the granola/muesli aisles at the supermarkets ends right here. BAKE YOUR OWN GRANOLA! This crunchy & robustly flavoured mix of true cinnamon, vanilla, honey and coconut is guaranteed to make you a homemade granola convert.
~ Gather Your Ingredients ~
|2 cups Whole Rolled Oats|
|1/2 cup Coconut Oil|
|1/2 cup Honey|
|4 tsp Kandy ‘Heirloom’ Cinnamon [Add to cart]|
|1 tbsp Homemade Vanilla Bean Extract [Add to cart]|
|1/8 tsp (pinch) Salt|
|1 cup assortment of nuts & seeds of choice (Pistachios, Walnuts, Pumpkin seeds used in the recipe)|
|1/2 cup assortment of berries/dried fruits of choice (Dried cranberries, Medjool dates, Coconut flakes used in the recipe)|
|2 tbsp Cacao Nibs [Add to cart]|
~ Preparation Instructions ~
1. Mix all the basic ingredients together in a bowl and stir well to combine until the coconut oil and honey are well coated with the oats & spices. Add the nuts and seeds and combine well.
2. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Spread the granola evenly, neither too thinly spread, for it might burn, nor too thick. Bake for about 20-25 mins in a preheated oven in 160°C. Stir the granola in between so it gets baked evenly. If you want the granola to be clumpy & chunky, do not mix and instead press down with a spatula to make them stick.
3. Let it cool. The granola gets crispier further as it cools. Then add the dried cranberries, medjool dates and coconut flakes. If you would like to further add any already roasted nuts, this is the time. Mix them well.
4. Once completely cooled down, store the granola in an airtight jar.
This ‘a-one-bowl-affair’ recipe is worth the extra minutes you’d have to spend every week or so. You get to choose your own quality ingredients and customise as per your taste & preferences.

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Step-by-step: Yes
Training: Yes

The article provides a clear sequence of ordered steps for making granola, beginning with ingredient preparation and ending with storage instructions, enabling readers to follow along easily. The detailed instructions encourage deeper reasoning by allowing learners to understand the purpose of each step and facilitating exploration of variations in ingredient choices and techniques.


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Teen AFC Totton goalkeeper Josh Jeffries earns dream move to Southampton Football Club
TEENAGE AFC Totton shot-stopper Josh Jeffries has left the club having earned a dream move to Premier League outfit Southampton.
The 6ft 4in hot prospect has left the Southern League side with the blessing of its chiefs, having come through its youth set-up and making his Stags first-team debut as a second-half sub against Durley in the Southampton Senior Cup in January.
Jeffries impressed between the sticks during a trial match with Southampton U18s at AFC Totton’s Snows Stadium in February, which prompted the club to offer him an extended trial period.
Following that, Jeffries has now been given a full-time scholarship deal.
“It’s been surreal,” he said. “After joining Totton, the directors and management decided to put my name forward to Southampton. I played in a game against West Brom at Staplewood and trained with the first team, including some sessions with Willy Caballero which was a great experience.”
Josh’s deal requires him to continue his BTEC Sports Level 3 course through online learning, which he’ll be able to pursue to a higher academic level after the summer, with two days a week devoted to studying.
“It would be a dream to play for the Southampton first team, but my ambition is to progress and play professionally at the highest level I possibly can,” the young keeper said.
“Coming to Totton provided me with the spotlight to get noticed by Saints, so I’m grateful for everything the people at this club have done for me.”
The move comes just a month after midfielder Jordan Ngalo left the Snows Stadium to sign a professional contract with Vanarama National League club Aldershot Town in a deal that could benefit Totton financially through a sell-on fee and pre-season friendlies.
“While we aim to take this football club forward in its own right, we have to run it sustainably,” said Sam Davies, AFC Totton director of football.
“Nurturing young talent and helping players who have come down the football pyramid to find their way back up the divisions is also fundamental to what we’re about, as part of our strategy for longer-term progression.
“We’re delighted to help young players like Jordan and Josh make their way in the game and we wish them every success.”

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Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for the reader to follow in completing a task; instead, it is a narrative about a young football player's career progression. Additionally, the procedural instructions necessary for training a language model are absent, as the text lacks sufficient detail and organization that would enable deeper reasoning based on specific steps or guidelines.


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What to look for when hiring a copywriter
Going beyond the portfolio, is there anything else that reveals a copywriter’s ability to do the job? This blog shares some hard-earned experience.
It was Martin Amis who said you could tell if a writer had talent from the first paragraph. Well, the man knows about more than just crafting unlikeable protagonists. He’s right. It’s true.
Forget the CV, what’s their email saying? We’re lucky enough to rank highly when people tap ‘copywriting agency’ into Google. This means we get a fair amount of speculative applications from writers – about five a week. Each one reveals their hand in the way they draft their covering email.
It’s not just their stylistic powers that become obvious. Their choice of what they think will encourage us to take an interest also tells us a lot about their ability to write persuasive copy. Why? Because it reveals their ability to judge what makes a compelling message.
EXCLUSIVE: journo struggles with copywriting Writing ability and the talent for persuasion are not a package deal. Take journalists, for example. We receive requests for work from many of these fellow wordsmiths, yet many don’t have the instinct to persuade. It simply isn’t part of their job spec.
For this reason, they often find copywriting harder than they’d anticipated. After all, most copywriting is sales writing. It demands you put yourself in the position of the audience, figure out what they want, and then deliver it through words.
Employment history gems So, if journalism isn't the best career to pluck your next copywriter from, what is? Well, the following jobs each suggest your writer might possess the skills you’re after.
They've had a sales job...so they’re at least comfortable with the process of selling.
They've been a creative in an advertising agency...so they’re used to conceptual thinking.
They've held a senior marketing role...so they know what clients are trying to achieve and how a piece of writing fits into the overall marketing plan.
They've been a planner...so they understand how to think about audiences and how to position brands.
They've been account managers...so they know how to extract a decent brief.
They've worked in digital agencies…so they’re up on new media.
They've done their time as a barista…so they can make a great pot of coffee when their turn comes around.
Then there’s the foolproof option Finding one copywriter with more than one or two of these qualities is a tricky endeavour. And that’s where copywriting agencies come in. We can bring writers from several backgrounds to the table or simply select the one we think is best suited to the brief. And, don't worry, they’ll all have passed the ‘Amis test’.

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Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a specific task; rather, it discusses considerations and characteristics to evaluate when hiring a copywriter without offering structured, stepwise guidance. Additionally, the instructions within the article are not detailed or procedural enough to serve as a foundation for training a language model in deeper reasoning, as they lack the explicit framework typically required for instructional purposes.


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That's how I would describe these rich, chocolatey desserts! The recipe made six 4 1/2 inch tartlets, and 1/3 of one satisfied my typically-large sweet tooth. Wow, so rich.
This is my second recipe with the Tuesdays With Dorie group, and again, I've had a blast! Today's hosts are Steph of A Whisk and a Spoon, Spike of Spike Bakes, Jaime of Good Eats and Sweet Treats, and Jessica of cookbookhabit. Please visit one of their blogs for the recipe and some fantastic photographs of their baking adventures!
The recipe was easy to follow and it fairly warned the reader of what to expect with the crumbly chocolate dough. I appreciated that when I found myself handling a pile of what seemed to be dry crumbs! Sure enough, with patience and persistence, the dough came together beautifully, and was surprisingly easy to roll after some time in the fridge.
The filling is divine, with chunks of milk chocolate, white chocolate, and biscotti. Again, so rich!
My kids think anything sprinkled with powdered sugar is extra fancy, so I dusted on a bit before serving. Since we each only ate a portion of a tartlet, we're all looking forward to "seconds" tonight for dessert!
The recipe for Chocolate Truffle Tartlets, by contributing baker David Ogonowski, can also be found in Baking With Julia, by Dorie Greenspan, the cookbook the Tuesdays With Dorie group is baking through. :)

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Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing the task of making the Chocolate Truffle Tartlets; instead, it offers a narrative description of the author's experience with the recipe. Additionally, the instructions are not detailed enough to serve as a training foundation for a language model capable of deeper reasoning, as they lack structured procedural guidelines and specific actions.


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Ocoee Custom Kitchen Cabinets
Update the heart of your home with attractive, affordable custom kitchen cabinetry! Your Ocoee custom kitchen cabinet company, Cudjoe's Cabinets and Counters provides attractive, durable custom cabinet solutions that are perfectly suited to you, your needs, and your space.
Our kitchen cabinet designers understand that functionality, layout, material, and finish all impact the overall efficiency and appeal of your kitchen. We work directly with our clients to understand what they want from the space and then create a custom plan to best deliver it.
We can update your kitchen in many different ways, from projects as simple as repainting or refurbishing your cabinet faces to complete redesigns and additions, such as adding in bars, islands, pantries, or other storage solutions such as hanging wine glass holders, wine bottle storage, integrated spice racks, lazy susans, or a hidden wastebasket.
We want to create a kitchen that is highly functional and efficient, allowing you to move intuitively through your space, as well as being impressive and comfortable for your guests when you entertain.
Call Cudjoe's Cabinets and Counters at (407) 863-9121 for a Free Consultation!
Complete Kitchen Cabinet Replacement
Many homeowners are looking for a complete kitchen renovation. Cudjoe's Cabinets and Counters provides full-service kitchen remodeling, from layout and design to installation and finishing.
Working with a complete kitchen cabinet replacement company means that you have one provider assisting you every step of the way. We are there to help you determine what elements will go where, if you have enough room to add an island, or how your kitchen could best be reconfigured to better meet the way you utilize and move within the space. We recommend features and upgrades that make your space more functional and efficient, as well as help you select the ideal finish, countertops, and hardware to tie the entire look together in a cohesive, attractive way.
Our cabinet fabricators work directly with our designers to ensure they are manufacturing the cabinetry you need exactly to spec, so that when our installers place the cabinetry in your space, there will be no unsightly gaps, and everything will be exactly as you envisioned it.
When working with our Ocoee, FL custom kitchen cabinets experts, you can be comfortable that you are working with a professional who understands both functionality and attractive design, allowing you to get the best possible outcome for your remodel project.
Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing & Refacing
Not every kitchen requires a complete kitchen remodel. We have affordable solutions that allow every budget to get the exact amount of upgrades they need.
We provide both cabinet refinishing and cabinet refacing, based on the condition of the existing cabinetry and the desires of the homeowner.
With cabinet refinishing, we would remove and refinishing your existing doors, either restoring their original finish, applying a darker stain and sealer, or painting them an attractive color of your choice with a durable, long-lasting cabinetry paint.
With cabinet refacing or redooring, we would remove your original cabinet doors, repair and refinish your cabinet boxes if needed, and replace the old doors with new doors and hardware. This allows you to update the style of the doors as well as the finish.
Whatever level of modification is right for your kitchen cabinetry project, our experts can provide the ideal solution.
Cabinet Modifications & Feature Additions
We create kitchens that work for you! Not only can we install custom cabinets, refinish your existing cabinets, or replace your cabinet faces, we also provide many other services to complete your kitchen remodel project.
We can include custom islands, bars, storage areas and pantries, or integrate many different storage solutions into your cabinetry, and can even assist with installing custom countertops. Hidden trash cans to under sink shelving, hidden microwaves, wine and wine glass storage, integrated spice racks, built-in utensil sorting, and many other functional features can be added to make life in your kitchen a bit more convenient.
We will discuss which features can best support your remodel project, and help you design a highly-functional and efficient kitchen space.
Our cabinetry experts even assist with outdoor kitchen cabinet solutions! We would love to talk to you about any of your upcoming kitchen remodel projects.
Let’s Talk Now- Free Consultation
Getting the kitchen of your dreams may be faster, easier, and more affordable than you may think. When you work with the Ocoee custom kitchen cabinet experts at Cudjoe's Cabinets and Counters, you get a dedicated partner that has a full range of custom cabinet and remodel solutions to meet any budget or aesthetic.
Our experts provide high-quality, affordable custom cabinetry for all residential and commercial needs. If you need a storage expert to design, fabricate, and install the ideal solutions for you, we are the partner for you.
Call Cudjoe's Cabinets and Counters today at (407) 863-9121 for your Free Consultation!

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Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a specific task, as it describes various services offered by Cudjoe's Cabinets and Counters without detailing a process that a reader can follow. Additionally, the procedural instructions are not well-structured enough to effectively train a language model for deeper reasoning, as the information is more promotional than instructional, lacking the level of detail needed to guide someone through a complex task or decision-making process.


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Mississippi State commit Tommy Champion headed to JUCO
Callaway offensive tackle Tommy Champion will head to Wesson in January.
Champion's name appeared on a list of signees with Copiah-Lincoln Community College. According to njcaa.org, the 6-foot-5, 285-pound prospect signed his National Letter of Intent with Co-Lin on Dec. 16.
Callaway coach Patrick Austin confirmed the news to The Clarion-Ledger and said Champion plans to uphold his commitment to Mississippi State.
"Tommy is excited for the next phase, next transition and he still has the desire to be a Mississippi State Bulldog," Austin said. "That has not changed."
According to Austin, an academic plan was in place for Champion to qualify this year and "if the plan was stuck to he would have the possibility to qualify."
"He would have had to work extremely hard but there was a plan in place for him to qualify," the coach said.
Champion is the second Mississippi State commit to go the junior college route from the Bulldogs' 2015 class. Oak Grove Dandy Dozen quarterback Cameron Myers announced his plans to enroll at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College yesterday.
Champion also holds offers from Ole Miss, Louisiana-Lafayette and Memphis.
The Bulldogs now have 27 commits.

response:
Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a task, as it primarily reports on the situations surrounding Tommy Champion's transition to junior college rather than instructing or guiding the reader through a specific process. Furthermore, the procedural instructions are not well-structured for training a language model because the information lacks detail and clarity on any particular methodology or reasoning steps that would encourage deeper understanding or analysis.


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The Monstera deliciosa (Swiss cheese plant) is officially the most popular houseplant in North America and Europe, according to a recent study*.
The aptly named Swiss cheese plant is best-associated with its perforated leaves that resemble the famous Emmental cheese. However, it is setting trends far beyond the Alpine region.
HouseFresh has revealed that the Monstera deliciosa is also the most popular houseplant in North America – beating the peace lily and Boston Fern to the top spot.
The study combined the top 230 houseplants on Instagram – along with monthly Google search volumes for each botanical name in each country. Also amongst the best indoor plants was the Mimosa pudica that tied with the Monstera deliciosa in terms of search volume in North America.
According to the report, homeowners often grow the Mimosa pudica for its ‘curiosity value.’ In a similar way to the Monstera deliciosa, this perennial flowering plant is best-loved for its intriguing leaves (that fold inward when shaken or touched).
‘Swiss cheese plants are pretty popular – and for good reason,’ says the MD of Pointless Plants, Nathan Raab. ‘Their holey leaves give them a slightly unusual and dramatic look and a great choice if you want to give your conservatory a slight jungle [look].'
The expert adds that the Monstera deliciosa is a hardy plant, meaning they are suitable for beginners who may be searching for the top low maintenance indoor plants. ‘With a little care and attention, you’ll definitely see some results this summer,’ he adds.
When it comes to interior design, the Swiss cheese plant comes out on top in this department too. Chris Carpenter, the Plant Area Manager at Squire’s Milford, explains that you can easily style the plant as part of your indoor garden ideas, as its woody vine aesthetic looks great when trained over indoor walls or beams.
‘It has become a very popular plant again as it’s easy to grow and unfussy, so perfect for people who are new to houseplants,’ he emphasizes.
This South American, Swiss-style staple is one of the most stylish indoor plant ideas of the moment – and we expect its global authority will endure for seasons to come.
*Study by HouseFresh
Megan is a News Writer across Future Plc's Homes titles. She has a background in national newspapers in the UK, but her adoration for fashion and travel has previously taken her to Paris and New York, meaning she particularly loves writing about trends from around the world. Megan's favourite plants are her beloved cactuses, but she also loves to observe the vast wild nature of her home county, Yorkshire.
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Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps to guide the reader through completing a specific task, as it primarily discusses the popularity and characteristics of the Monstera deliciosa without offering procedural instructions. Additionally, the information presented lacks the detailed structure necessary for training a language model capable of deeper reasoning, as it does not delve into complex concepts or instructional methods that require analytical engagement.


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Hey y’all! Been a minnnnute.
I am still here and still working on my fitness and health. Like many people, I got laid off and right around the time I started my YouTube channel and this blog. It’s been rough and while I have two vlogs in the edit queue, I just have been paralyzed by, you know, not having a steady income. And with this COVID-19 business, I, like so many of you, won’t know when another job will turn up. Shit is wild right now.
On to other business
I have just started exercising again, this time in my living room, with my big ass TV, watching the HASfit YouTube channel1. I put this off fo a month and a half but the other morning, even though I only had 4 hours sleep, I felt like exercising and I did. I vlogged that entire day and have it in the queue for editing.
Been eating out less and much, much better. My skin is looking better, I am feeling better about eating better. It’s cyclical.
I’ve been getting in veggies and fruits. I made crab cakes and roasted2 veggies, and a couple of small red potatoes.
Today, 2020-04-23, I did get takeout and really only at that all day. I’ve got to be better about eating throughout the day so that I am not shoveling 1000 calories in my face at dinner. I don’t eat until dinner and then it’s all downhill from there. Tomorrow I’ll get it right.
The whole site was down all day Monday. It made it a hassle to track my lifting.

response:
Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps to guide the reader through completing any specific task; instead, it offers more of a personal narrative about the author's experiences with fitness and health rather than procedural instructions. Additionally, the content lacks the structured and detailed instructions necessary for training a language model for deeper reasoning, as it consists mostly of informal reflections and experiences without measurable or systematic guidance.


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When it was announced that LaMelo Ball was going to return to high school and LiAngelo Ball was going to enter his name in the G League player pool, many assumed that LaVar Ball’s Junior Basketball Association (JBA) had no future.
However, earlier this week, the JBA teased a big announcement through their Instagram that might have put those rumors to bed:
What this likely means is that the JBA is returning for its second season. Last year, the JBA played through its inaugural season and the Los Angeles Ballers were crowned champions of the league.
While LaMelo Ball almost certainly won’t be playing, there’s a good chance that LiAngelo will, considering he hasn’t played a game of organized basketball since the conclusion of the JBA World Tour in December.
It’s also possible that standouts like Curtis Hollis and Jordan Ray as they get ready for the next step of their basketball careers. Ray declared for the 2019 NBA Draft in November.
Whatever the announcement might be, it sounds like it will be worth tuning in for. We’ll have more for you when the time comes.

response:
Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article lacks a clear sequence of ordered steps or detailed procedural instructions; instead, it provides a narrative about the developments in the Junior Basketball Association and mentions the potential involvement of several players. Without distinct steps or structured guidelines, the text does not effectively support training a language model for deeper reasoning, as it does not offer insights or frameworks that encourage analytical thinking or systematic understanding.


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The Alpine Cross-Country team hosted its annual Big Bend Mountain Ramble on Oct. 3 at Kokernot Park. The meet hosted all the area schools, including Presidio, Van Horn, and Odessa High to name just a few of the many teams and the stiff competition on hand for this big event.
The meet went off without a hitch. The weather was gorgeous, and everything went as planned. The course was challenging for both the boys and girls events.
The girls ran first, and once again placed well among the competition. They placed third behind Odessa High and the always tough Presidio team.
The varsity girls had four medalists. This was remarkable as several girls ran well even with injuries. Kylie Penders placed 13th and Sydnee Jimenez, with her best race of the season, placed 14th place. Tannin Ritchie and Vanessa Rice came in 17th and 18th, respectively.
In the boys competition, the Runnin’ Bucks finished in third place behind Odessa High and Presidio. The boys also had a strong showing, with three varsity runners earning medals. D'Angelo Gonzales placed seventh, Griffin Carlin 10th, and Marco Martinez 17th. Freshman Martin Sablatura had his best race of the year on a tough course.
“We feel fortunate to have the support of parents, family, school staff, and student organizations, without whom our local race would not be possible. The city park guys were amazing, and did a lot of work behind the scenes,” said Coach Cory Cason.
Both varsity teams, along with the middle school teams, will compete in Marfa on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

response:
Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article lacks a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a specific task; instead, it provides a narrative about a cross-country event. The instructions necessary for training a language model capable of deeper reasoning are also not present, as there are no procedural guidelines or detailed analyses to promote critical thinking or understanding of a process.


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Goods and sales tax, well you all must have come across this term many a times since the last year. Under this regime set by the central government of India, the companies who have turnover over 20 lakh rupees are supposed to get themselves registered for paying tax. The procedure involved is termed as GST Registration.
Also, for all the businesses which fall under the category of GST registration must get this done as soon as possible as, if they fail to do so, it will be considered as an offence and they can be charged with heavy penalties.
The normal step by step process of GST registration takes about 3-4 days.
Procedure of GST registration
- Open the GST portal available online and choose the Register Now option, under tax payer option.
- A page opens up, where you have to fill the necessary details such as- Your state, district, Name of the business, PAN. You also have to give your mobile number and email ID which is under use. You will receive an OTP for confirmation. Enter the OTP and move further.
- Once the above process is over, you shall receive a Temporary Reference Number (TRN). Note it down carefully somewhere.
- Now, again move to the GST portal and enter your TRN number with the captcha code. You will again receive an OTP, enter it and move to the Part B of the form.
- Upload and mention the required documents as well as information like- photographs, Constitution of Taxpayer, Proof of place of business, Bank account details, Authorization form etc. Click on the verification icon.
- Read and tick in the declaration form and submit your application, either using e-sign or DSC.
- You will receive a confirmation message of your application been submitted, and you also receive an ARN number. You can check the status of the same from time to time, using your Application Reference number.
Who should register for GST?
- Individuals registered for taxes like- Excise, VAT, Service tax etc.
- Non-resident taxable person
- Individuals paying tax under reverse charge method.
- Every person dealing in e-commerce.
- People supplying online information and other database from a foreign country to a person of India, who is not registered under any pre-GST tax.
- Businesses having annual turnover of over 20 lakh rupees. For regions like- North-Eastern states, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, the annual turnover must be above 10 lakhs.
Legal-N-Tax Advisory is a leading legal services provider in India. We help businesses register their business under GST. To get any help, contact us today!

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Step-by-step: Yes
Training: Yes

The article provides a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing the GST registration process, listing the instructions in a structured manner that guides the reader from opening the portal to submitting the application and checking the status. It includes detailed descriptions of the necessary actions at each step, which would encourage deeper reasoning for a language model by outlining how to progress through a procedural task efficiently.


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Are you looking to sell your home, but don’t know how to start the process? Follow these three easy tips to get potential buyers in the door and get top dollar for your home.
1. Increase Curb Appeal
Nothing turns off potential buyers like a house with poor visual appeal. Provide a welcoming atmosphere for potential buyers from the moment they view your property by increasing the curb appeal of your home. Make sure the landscaping is neat and tidy by mowing the lawn and trimming any trees or bushes that are overgrown. Fix minor cracks and damage to all concrete walkways and driveways. By addressing these small fixes, potential buyers will want to see what the interior of your home has to offer, instead of running away!
2. Declutter and Clean
You can’t deny the importance buyer’s place on the cleanliness of a property. First, eliminate clutter and get rid of unnecessary items and put personal items and keepsakes in storage. Potential buyers want to be able to envision life within the space so remove your personal belongings to provide them with a blank slate. After decluttering, you can deep clean the house to make a good presentation for potential buyers.
3. Hire the Right Realtor
In order to sell your house quickly and for top dollar, it’s necessary to hire a great realtor. Make sure you hire a realtor that is licensed in your area, and make sure they have a good knowledge of the local market. Look for a realtor who is communicative and responsive to your needs. To achieve the best results when selling your home, hire a residential real estate Leesville LA realtor.
Selling your house doesn’t need to be a stressful experience. By following these tips, you’ll be expediting the selling process and enjoying life in your new home in no time!

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Step-by-step: Yes
Training: No

The article provides a clear sequence of ordered steps for selling a home, starting with increasing curb appeal, followed by decluttering and cleaning, and finally hiring the right realtor. However, while the instructions are clear, they lack sufficient detail and specificity to be useful for training a language model focused on deeper reasoning, as there are limited contextual insights or reasoning processes provided beyond the basic actions to take.


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John Voorhees, writing for MacStories:
Today, DuckDuckGo, the privacy-focused web search engine, began using Apple Maps for location-based searches. The company, which previously used OpenStreetMap, switched to Apple’s MapKit JS framework, which Apple introduced at WWDC in June 2018.
This is a very good improvement to DuckDuckGo. Hopefully this kind of integration will also lead to more visibility into any flaws that it may have, which can be rectified once for the entire service. That can only benefit the other platforms Apple Maps is on.
Thinking about DuckDuckGo a bit more, them using Apple maps is probably a very good fit, as I personally see them as the “Apple” of search engines, as they both put a big emphasis on anonymising data requests, and respecting user privacy.
What I want to see next, is DuckDuckGo become the default option on iOS. But as Google already pay a ton of money for this, I don’t see it as being that likely.

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Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a specific task, nor does it include well-structured procedural instructions. Instead, it offers commentary and opinion on DuckDuckGo's integration with Apple Maps, lacking the detailed, logical progression necessary for training a language model to engage in deeper reasoning on procedural tasks.


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Okay, okay — so calling this “bread” is pretty misleading. It’s more like cake, really. It’s rich and sweet and dense and becomes a hundred and two times more delicious when enjoyed with a hot cup of coffee. (That’s right — a hundred and two.)
I’m sure it’s thanks to the change of season, but I’ve been hunting down new recipes like crazy in recent weeks and this was one I stumbled upon recently and knew I had to try. It was a good call.
A note on finding dulce de leche: I wasn’t able to hunt down authentic dulce de leche in my local Harris Teeter’s Hispanic section, but I did have luck at Whole Foods in the ice cream toppings aisle.
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon half and half
- Dulce de leche
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a large loaf pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
- In a mixer, cream together brown sugar and butter until smooth. Add in the eggs — one at a time — beating after each addition. Add the vanilla and mix well.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients into the wet sugar mixture and combine completely. Add in half and half.
- Spread about half the batter into the loaf pan, then scoop 3-4 spoonfuls of dulce de leche on top of the batter that’s in the pan.
- Cover the dulce de leche with the remaining batter and run a butter knife through the batter to incorporate the dulce de leche more evenly.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes (keep an eye on the bread and look for it to brown slightly at the edges and easily pull away from the pan). Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove and cool completely.
- Enjoy with a cup of coffee. (Please do — it’s really delicious that way!)

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Step-by-step: Yes
Training: Yes

The article provides a clear sequence of ordered steps for baking a dulce de leche bread, making it easy for the reader to follow along. The procedural instructions are well-structured and detailed, offering specific measurements and methods that encourage deeper reasoning by requiring the reader to understand the relationship between ingredients and the baking process.


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Hello, readers! This may seem really weird to post now since we are definitely in fall, but I thought I would share my top five favorite books I read in the summer, and talk about them with you. I will only be including the books I read from June to August because that is summerContinue reading “Favorite Books I Read in Summer”
Title: Coraline Author: Neil Gaiman Page Count: 196 Age Category: Middle Grade Genre: Horror/Dark Fantasy (I’ve seen it as both) Summary: In Coraline’s family’s new flat there’s a locked door. On the other side is a brick wall – until Coraline unlocks the door…and finds a passage to another flat in another house just likeContinue reading “Coraline | Book Review”
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Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a specific task; instead, it discusses personal book recommendations without structured instructions. Additionally, the content lacks detailed procedural instructions that would be useful for training a language model. The descriptions focus more on summarizing books rather than offering systematic guidance, which would be necessary for encouraging deeper reasoning.


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So here's what happened last week in the Big 12:
- Two teams suffered their first losses of the season.
- Texas survived a scare from Connecticut.
- The Mountaineers, Cowboys, and Horned Frogs kept on winning.
- Kansas State let all of West Virginia down by being blown out by "school that shall not be mentioned."
Let's get to the rankings:
1. Kansas Jayhawks, 5-1 (previous rank: 1)
The Jayhawks have been busy. They played 4 games last week, won all of them and claimed the Orlando Classic Championship.
Last week: Defeated Rider 87-60 (11/24), Defeated Rhode Island 86-60 (11/27), Defeated Tennessee 82-67 (11/28), Defeated #20 Michigan State 61-56 (11/30)
This week: Vs. Florida (12/5)
2. Texas Longhorns, 6-0 (previous rank: 2)
It took a Jonathan Holmes three in the final seconds to defeat the Connecticut Huskies in Storrs, but the Longhorns keep winning even without Isaiah Taylor. They have a huge test this week, traveling to Lexington to take on the #1 ranked Kentucky Wildcats on Friday. Spoiler Alert: If Texas wins that one, they're moving to the top of this list.
Last week: Defeated St. Francis PA 78-46 (11/25), Defeated UCONN 55-54 (11/30)
This week: Vs. UT-Arlington (12/2), @ #1 Kentucky (12/5)
3. West Virginia Mountaineers, 7-0 (previous rank: 4)
WVU had a good week, dominating two inferior opponents and avoiding a letdown after their championship in Puerto Rico. They'll get a challenge on Thursday as they host LSU. The Mountaineers are about to get a huge boost to their depth as both Brandon Watkins and BillyDee Williams are close to returning to action.
Last week: Defeated VMI 103-72 (11/26), Defeated College of Charleston 86-57 (11/29)
This week: Vs. LSU (12/4), @ Northern Kentucky (12/7)
4. Iowa State Cyclones, 3-1 (previous rank: 3)
The Cyclones suffered their first loss of the season after falling to Maryland on Tuesday. The Terrapins held Georges Niang to 10 points on 4-14 shooting.
Last week: Defeated Alabama 84-74 (11/24), Lost to Maryland 72-63 (11/25)
This week: Vs. Lamar (12/2) Vs. Arkansas (12/4)
5. Oklahoma Sooners, 4-2 (previous rank: 5)
The Sooners played three games in three days last week. Their first two were impressive wins over #22 UCLA and Butler, but they ran out of gas against #2 Wisconsin after trailing by only one at halftime. I'm not going to drop them for losing to the #2 ranked team in the country on the third night of a back-to-back-to-back. So far Houston transfer TaShawn Thomas has not put up the numbers he was expected to. Through six games he is only averaging 8 PPG and 5.7 RPG.
Last week: Defeated #22 UCLA 75-65 (11/26), Defeated Butler 59-46 (11/27), Lost to #2 Wisconsin 69-56 (11/28)
This week: Vs. Missouri (12/5)
6. Oklahoma State Cowboys, 6-0 (previous rank: 8)
They still haven't played anyone, but it's hard to ignore Oklahoma State's 6-0 start. Every Cowboy victory has came by at least 13 points.
Last week: Defeated Oregon State 66-53 (11/24), Defeated Tulsa 73-58 (11/26)
This week: Vs. North Texas (12/3), @ South Carolina (12/6)
7. Baylor Bears, 5-1 (previous rank: 6)
Baylor also fell from the ranks of the unbeaten, losing by 8 to Illinois after a dominating win over Memphis.
Last week: Defeated Stephen F. Austin 67-51 (11/24), Defeated Memphis 71-47 (11/27), Lost to Illinois 62-54 (11/28)
This week: Vs. Texas Southern (12/1), @ Vanderbilt (12/4)
8. TCU Horned Frogs, 7-0 (previous rank: 9)
Who had TCU among the last four teams in the conference to lose a game? It's not like they've been through the gauntlet with their schedule, but 7-0 is 7-0. The Horned Frogs played four games in six days and didn't have a letdown. Impressive.
Last week: Defeated Mississippi Valley State 106-53 (11/24), Defeated Radford 74-50 (11/26), Defeated Bradley 57-49 (11/28), Defeated Mississippi State 61-52 (11/29)
This week: @ Ole Miss (12/4)
9. Kansas State Wildcats, 3-3 (previous rank: 7)
Really, Kansas State? Really?
I had the Wildcats ranked 11th in the first draft of this post.
Last week: Defeated Purdue 88-79 (11/24), Lost to #3 Arizona 72-68 (11/25), Lost to PITT 70-47 (11/26)
This week: Vs. Purdue (11/24)
10. Texas Tech Red Raiders, 4-1 (previous rank: 10)
The Red Raiders fought back from a 32-16 halftime deficit and a 9 point deficit in the final minutes to grab a comeback win over Air Force.
Last week: Defeated Northwestern State 75-64 (11/24), Defeated Air Force 63-62 (11/30)
This week: Vs. Auburn (12/3)

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Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a specific task; instead, it presents information in the form of a recap of basketball game outcomes and rankings. Additionally, the instructions are not structured in a manner that supports training a language model for deeper reasoning, as the content primarily consists of summaries and standings rather than detailed, procedural guidance that would encourage analytical thinking.


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Bed bugs can leave and survive in your carpet as long as they can find a blood meal. Since adults bugs can go for up to 12 months without food, they will always wait for a host. Meaning that they can bite humans or cats and dogs as they crawl and play on the carpet.
A sure way of getting rid of bed bugs in a carpet is through extraction. When combined with cleaning chemicals, carpet extraction can shoot hot water at 180 °F which is enough to kill bed bugs in all stages of their lives. Additionally, extraction will also dissolve and remove any bed bug eggs, stains, and grime left on a carpet.
Alternatively, steam cleaning a carpet can also kill bed bugs. This is because a steam cleaner can release hot water at 200 °F or more. If bed bugs are continuously exposed to this for 10 minutes or more, they will die instantly. Here are some factors that can help you identify an infestation.
In this article:
Signs of bed bugs in carpet
You can physically spot them on your carpet but only if you know what they look like. Bed bugs are small, oval, brownish insects that feed on both human and animal blood. They lay eggs that look like sesame seeds which are glued to surfaces until they are hatched.
Those are pretty intelligent, challenging, and reproduce very fast. They are naturally adapted to their physical environment. They are known to hide in places that avoid detection and can live for months between meals.
When you are seated or sleeping on your carpet, bed bugs will come out to bite. Their bites leave red itchy welts right at the bitting spot. Below are common signs of bed bugs on a carpet’s surface:
There is no other compelling sign of a bed bug infestation on your carpet and rugs as bloodstains. As compared to physically spotting a live bed bug crawling, it is easier to see spots of blood on the carpet especially if it is white or bright.
This explains why an infestation may thrive on dull or red carpets because it may be difficult to spot bugs on them. If you are living in vulnerable areas, always go for bright carpets so that you can easily see any bugs or bloodstains on them.
2. Bug bites and bloodstains
As they bite, they will always leave bloodstains on the carpet. A clear sign is red-colored welts that appear in small bumps on your skin. Immediately inspect your carpet, bed, and other places they may be hiding.
3. Droppings and shed skin
Another sign is bed bug skin on the carpet. They always shed and this is a clear indication that you have a thriving bed bug infestation.
4. Active insects
bed bugs are small with many enemies such as ants, cockroaches, and spiders; if you notice more incest activity than usual, you might be harboring bed bugs
All you need is patience, time, and effort. Sudden itchy spots on kids or pets that are crawling or playing on the carpet can also be an indication of bed bugs. Although they can drive you mad, it is possible to get rid of them.
How to get bed bugs out of carpet
Before making an effort to get them out, it is vital to inspect them thoroughly. Look for any signs of an infestation. You can use a UV light to find bed bugs if the room is dark. While checking, be on the lookout for their exoskeletons, stains, or shaded skin, as this is proof of an infestation.
After you find their signs as listed above, it is better to clean the carpet. Below are detailed steps and various ways of cleaning and getting rid of a bed bug infestation on a carpet:
The first and one of the best ways to address the infestation is to thoroughly vacuum your carpet. This process can be effective at collecting those tiny pests. It is also an excellent way to remove their eggs, exoskeletons, plus their feces which may stain your carpet. Before you start, ensure that you use a vacuum cleaner with a bag rather than the bag-less one.
Start by collecting all materials on your carpet. Then seal them in an airtight storage bin for at least a week. Sealing will help in cutting off any oxygen supply to help prevent them from multiplying. Ensure you have protective clothing on. This will prevent them from using you as a transport medium to other parts of your house.
Once all this is done, have a thorough cleaning session. Hold the steamer over a single spot for close to 30 seconds as you move across your carpet. Once you have completed it, take the entire vacuum cleaner outside. Then empty the bag, dispose of it in an airtight bag, and transport it for disposal or incineration.
2. Steam cleaning
Although vacuuming can be effective at removing the bugs at times, it will most certainly not kill them. As a result, you are probably going to want steam cleaning. Heat is one of the most effective ways to kill bugs.
However, it must be in very high temperatures with a minimum of 180 degrees Fahrenheit. So take your time and steam your carpet with as much heat as possible because hot water can kill bed bugs plus their eggs.
After you are done with the process, let the carpet dry. Move things back to position and be ready to vacuum and steam several times over the coming weeks. This can be done at least two times a week in order to successfully rid the bugs. Always remember to vacuum after every steaming session to ensure your carpet has time to dry.
3. Diatomaceous earth for bed bugs on carpet
If the above methods aren’t working for you, the next step is to use diatomaceous earth. This is a natural solution that will help kill any remaining bugs. It contains silica which helps destroy a bed bug’s exoskeleton while simultaneously causing them to become dehydrated, eventually dying.
However, you need to note that this product only works for the bugs and not their eggs. When using diatomaceous earth to kill bed bugs in a carpet, take lots of precautions. Ensure you are using the food-grade version as any other type is not suitable or safe to use around food or pets.
The most convenient option is the Diatomaceous Earth DE10 1hich is 100% organic. Spread the product thoroughly across every inch of your carpet. Then let it settle for 24-48 hours to kill the bugs. After that, vacuum and release the content into an airtight bag, clean both sides of your carpet for effectiveness. Then Dispose of the bag to avoid re-infestation.
4. Apply double-sided tape.
As a precautionary method, you may want to apply double-sided seal tape throughout your home. This is done from the edges of your carpet to the ends of furniture and floorboards. This increases your chances of vanquishing bed bugs since they will be trapped on the tape and unable to escape.
If all these methods don’t work, you may have no other option have to try exterminators or industrial heat treatment. We hope the article above was helpful to you and Good luck while at it.
Causes of bed bugs in carpet
Bed bugs are one of the most adaptable insects. They can go up to two months without food and like to hide in places that help them avoid detection. Most of the time, bed bugs are just transported from one place to the next through human activities.
Once they find a good place, they breed. Below are some of the most common reasons to have transferred to your carpet:
They are frequent travelers: bed bugs tend to move very quickly despite them not flying by either crawling on surfaces or hitching a ride with a mobile object. Therefore, your carpet was most likely the mode of transportation or where they first landed before spreading out.
It provides a good hiding spot: Carpets tend to be a lush and comfy place for bed bugs to hide, especially if you have thick fluffy carpets. Unfortunately, most bed bugs tend to camp in areas they won’t be noticed and start reproducing at a fast rate.
They are always hunting: bed bugs tend to always be hungry, and their source of food happens to be human blood, which is why they tend to stick in places with frequent human interactions. Your carpet meets all these requirements hence why they feel comfortable making it their habitat.

response:
Step-by-step: Yes
Training: Yes

The article provides a clear sequence of ordered steps for addressing bed bug infestations in carpets, making it easy for the reader to follow along. It includes distinct sections such as vacuuming, steam cleaning, using diatomaceous earth, and applying double-sided tape, which are organized logically and include important details for each method. This well-structured approach ensures that readers can not only execute the instructions but also understand their reasoning, making it useful for training a language model in deeper reasoning capabilities.


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Today's wedding inspiration is a dreamy and romantic palette made up of blush, magnolia, green and steely grey all with a little bit of a luxe twist. Add in subtle hints of metallics such as silver, brass and gold to make this Blush and Green Wedding Colour Palette a winning combination for a wedding at any time of year...
How to create this romantic blush and green colour palette...
- The Stationery: Choose a suite on luxe textured paper paired with romantic calligraphy style fonts which would suit this style of wedding perfectly.
- The Style: A floaty gown with twinkling embellishments adds to the dreaminess of this look, tie in your bridesmaids looks with soft flowing bridesmaids dresses also. Grey suits for the guys provide a softer look than navy or black. Use luxe fabrics and textures such as silks and velvets to add a decadent touch, you can incorporate these through ribbons tied on your bouquet and the groomsmen's boutonnieres.
- The Flowers: For bouquets and centrepieces choose oversized free form arrangements full of ranunculus, roses, peony paired with and trailing flowers such as sweetpea, waxflower and greenery.
- The Decor and Cake: Use collected antique pieces or heirlooms to decorate your ceremony and reception space such as brass taper candle holders and candelabras, pair these with votives full of glass tealights for truly romantic lighting. We paired a pretty soft, gold flecked watercolour cake with this look to keep the dreamy-luxe vibe.
Romantic Blush Wedding Colour Palette image credits:
Bouquet: Amy Osaba Events | Stationery: Heather Payne Photography | Ring Box: The Mrs Box | Chandelier: Kseniya Antonova | Centrepiece: Amy Osaba Events | Shoes: Wedding Sparrow | Watercolour wedding cake: Catherine Guidry Photography via Style Me Pretty | Table setting: Amy Osaba Events
To see more fab wedding boards and inspiration check out the rest of our wedding looks.

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Step-by-step: Yes
Training: No

The article provides a clear sequence of steps for creating a romantic blush and green wedding color palette, detailing elements like stationery, style, flowers, and decor in a logical order. However, while the instructions are organized, they lack enough depth and clarity to be useful for training a language model to engage in deeper reasoning, as they do not thoroughly explain the rationale behind the choices or provide deeper insights into the decision-making process involved in each step.


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Irish Band of the Week: Eulogys
Last week, we shared the latest release from Dublin/Cork based band Eulogys with you. The EP named “Kingfisher and the Hummingbird” has left quite the lasting impression on us and so we find ourselves entirely enamored with the duo. Consequently, they more than deserve our top spot as Irish Band of the Week, this September 10th.
Eulogys consists of multi-instrumental maestros, Kenny Hyland and Peter Bourke. The duo have just self-released their second EP and much was expected of them for this one. Their debut garnered them quite the loyal following amongst the public and critics alike, and so they set the bar quite high for themselves. The new EP is awash with quality tracks of dreamy acoustic pop goodness. Think MGMT, with a little Local Natives, just a dash of Little Comets and a sugary glass rim of Ruby Coast and you’ve got a mighty fine cocktail…erm..band.
As if they couldn’t get better, these lads are a pair of gents too. They’ve decided that this EP should be available entirely free of charge, and so have ditched the indie labels in favor of a self-release. Yes, that’s right. You can download it for nothing and the band want it that way!
We could go on and on… But you should just really have a listen for yourself with the stream below:
Previous Irish Bands of the Week:

response:
Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps to complete a task; it is more of a promotional piece about the band Eulogys and their newly released EP. Additionally, the content lacks well-structured procedural instructions that could facilitate training a language model for deeper reasoning, as it does not present detailed or systematic processes for any specific task.


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Life continues to be very busy, so I've had little opportunity to keep on top of my blog. Here's a quick update, before I run away off back to work.
At the weekend, we went to visit a wonderful exhibition of work by Anne Mette Hjortshoj, at the Goldmark Gallery in Uppingham. Here's a beautiful film, made by the gallery, about Anne Mette's work.
And here are a couple of rather more randomly shot films of what Adam and I have been up to in recent days in the workshop.
In a week's time, we'll be preheating the kiln ready for firing, so we've been putting in long hours to get pots made. I'm very tired, but it will be worth the extra effort at this stage.
Well, please excuse the briefness of this post, I hope the films say it all for me, I must get to work.
Happy Tuesday everybody, back soon

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Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a task; instead, it reads more like a personal update than a set of instructions. Additionally, the content lacks well-structured procedural instructions that could train a language model for deeper reasoning, as it does not elaborate on any specific tasks or methodologies in a coherent, detailed manner.


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Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps or any procedural instructions. Instead, it appears to be a blog post with minimal relevant content and lacks the detailed, structured instructions necessary to guide the reader through a task or to train a language model in deeper reasoning.


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Sunday, February 6, 2011
My mother, who lives in Florida, has been demanding pictures.
Here’s the street in front of my apartment:
And here’s the back yard:
Perhaps, after seeing these pictures, mom will realize why I was so unmoved by my Florida-based family’s constant kvetching about the (60 Farenheit) “cold” when I was down there for Christmas.
It’s actually above freezing today and supposed to remain so for much of the week, so perhaps we’ll finally get a bit of melting.
You’d think that this weather would be perfect for firing up the oven, and it is, but … I haven’t. Afflicted with a bout of indolence, I haven’t been bestirring myself to scale new culinary heights. Rather, I’ve been revisiting old favorites – such as Rice Krispies Treats.
Why bother mentioning this at all? It’s not as if it’s hard to find the Rice Krispies Treats recipe on the Internet. However, I can at least provide sound advice for how to avoid making “crunchy” Rice Krispies Treats. Occasionally, the melted marshmallows congeal like cement around everyone’s favorite crisp rice cereal instead of encasing them like a pillowy layer of foam. How to avoid this still-tasty but non-ideal fate for your Rice Krispies Treats?
Add more fat and corn syrup. Specifically, either up the amount of butter/margarine by a tablespoon or so *or* add a couple teaspoons of light corn syrup to the melted marshmallows. If you’re paranoid, do both! It’s also important to just melt the marshmallow mixture before adding it to the cereal – if you let it boil, the moisture will start to evaporate, which can also result in rock-like treats.
Marshmallow Crisp Rice Treats
Adapted from Kellogg’s
3 tablespoons butter or margarine (or 4 for a softer texture
1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows or
4 cups miniature marshmallows
6 cups crisp rice cereal (e.g., Rice Krispies)
2 teaspoons light corn syrup (optional)
In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows (and corn syrup if using) and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
Add crisp rice cereal. Stir until well coated.
Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares.
I can't be bothered with a printable recipe in this instance. If you're reading this page, you have the Internet!

response:
Step-by-step: Yes
Training: No

The article provides a clear sequence of ordered steps to make Rice Krispies Treats, detailing each action in a logical progression from melting the butter to cooling and cutting the mixture. However, while it gives practical cooking instructions, the content lacks the depth and comprehensive detail necessary for training a language model focused on deeper reasoning, as it doesn't explore concepts or provide insights that would encourage more complex understanding.