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Agents and other players’ representatives are wary of dealing with Chelsea under the current circumstances and may look elsewhere when it comes to potential destinations for their clients.
And it may mean that the West London side may be set to miss out on some of their main targets this summer.
The investment bank handling the sale of the club has now closed bidding process, and will whittle the preferred candidates down to four.
However, now a forensic due diligence process will begin looking at the investors involved, their backgrounds, the source of funding and plans for the club.
That will likely take several months and it may still be some time until the chosen candidate is revealed.
With the transfer window due to open again on July 1st, it is by no means certain that the club will be free of sanctions by then because, technically, it will remain the ownership of Roman Abramovich.
Andy is an exiled English football fan living in Cyprus. He loves all sports but football is his abiding passion, and he still has dreams every now and then about scoring the winning goal in a Wembley Cup Final, even though his playing days are long gone. He follows most major leagues, across Europe at least, and has a favoured team in each. When he’s not watching, listening, reading or downloading podcasts about football, he spend his time worrying about his beloved Arsenal.

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The Tucson Sugar Skulls look to get back in the win column after losing to Duke City 57-52 on Saturday in Albuquerque in a last-minute thriller.
The Sugar Skulls had a shot to tie the game with four seconds remaining from its own 10-yard line, but an errant snap went over kicker Logan Justus‘ head and out of the end zone for a safety as time expired.
Tucson running back Mike Jones is tied with Frisco Fighters quarterback Justin Rankin for first in the IFL with eight rushing touchdowns. Jones had five touchdowns in Tucson’s home opener against the San Diego Strike Force.
The Sugar Skulls rank second in the IFL in points per game at 50.0 through four games, but its defense is first in points allowed per game at 54.8.
The Sugar Skulls (1-3) play Saturday at Tucson Arena against the Northern Arizona Wranglers (3-1). Kickoff is at 6:05 p.m.
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CBC News is reporting that a woman from Ontario is alleging she was fired from her job as an exotic dancer on the basis of age. She has proceeded to file a complaint with the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal. The...CBC News is reporting that a woman from Ontario is alleging she was fired from her job...
For those of you looking for learning opportunities in the New Year, I have managed to update my Seminars page which details the courses that I am scheduled to teach for the Manitoba Human Rights Commission in 2012. In addition, if you click on the link I’ve provided on my Seminars page to...
As the year draws to a close, I wanted to extend my sincere thank you to each of you, my readers, for continuing to tune in when I have a chance to post here, for engaging in discussions with me when my posts happen to trigger a desire in you to write in and for [...]As the year draws to a close, I...
Back in September, Professor David Doorey of York University drew to my attention an op-ed piece that appeared in the Winnipeg Free Press and which was written by a colleague of his, Professor Ravi Malhotra of the University of Ottawa Law School. Professor Malhotra was commenting on his discovery...
At this time of year, Canadian law bloggers like me look forward to the Canadian Law Blog Awards which have become affectionately known as the ‘Clawbies‘. As noted by Steve Matthews, the creator of the Clawbies: “The awards recognize the interesting, innovative, and informative...
It’s official. As reported in the National Post, the Conservative government has finally repealed the section in the Canadian Human Rights Act that permitted federal employers to establish mandatory retirement ages for their workers. Mandatory retirement is, of course, a form of age...
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I have technology on the brain these days. My summer ended with a bang and my fall began with a boom as a result of receiving an avalanche of requests by organizations to conduct investigations for them into workplace human rights complaints. Honestly, I’ve had so many requests...
Twitter has been a great source of information in the past couple of weeks on a wide range of workplace human rights issues. Here’s my list of recommended reading for the period ending August 6, 2011: Something to ponder: “Women Who Leave the Workplace: Opting Out or Overlooking...
Ok, so I’ll admit that the upcoming long weekend and fabulous weather we’ve been having recently in Manitoba makes me want to spend every waking minute outside these days. But, even I need a break from the heat outside once in a while and I can think of no better way to get that than...

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|Date of game: 8/24/2012
NFL Preseason Preview - San Diego (2-0) at Minnesota (1-1) (ET)
(Sports Network) - The San Diego Chargers and Minnesota Vikings will be ratcheting up the intensity when the teams face off at the Metrodome for an important preseason test, though both participants will be continuing to make do without the services of their best running back for Friday's game.
Though the comeback of Vikings standout Adrian Peterson from a potentially devastating knee injury the four-time All-Pro suffered in late December of last season remains right on schedule, the team announced its intention to hold out the powerful back for the remainder of the preseason as a precaution. Peterson just resumed practicing on Aug. 14 and has still yet to be cleared for taking part in contact drills.
Peterson is still expected to be ready when Minnesota opens its regular season against Jacksonville on Sept. 9.
"There are no setbacks, that's not the reason we're doing it," said Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier when informing the media of the decision on Tuesday. "We just feel like more time with him in practice with some of the things we're doing and the progression of getting him ready for the season is the right thing to do."
The Vikings got by just fine without Peterson last week, amassing 160 rushing yards as a team en route to a 36-14 victory over visiting Buffalo. Toby Gerhart had 30 yards on six carries while serving as the first-string tailback in Peterson's absence, with fleet-footed quarterback Joe Webb racking up a game-high 64 yards on a pair of scrambles.
Starting signal-caller Christian Ponder did his damage with his arm in Friday's victory, with the 2011 first-round pick completing 10-of-13 passes for 136 yards and a touchdown before giving way to Webb in the second quarter. Rookie linebacker Audie Cole was Minnesota's defensive star, picking off a pair of passes and returning both for touchdowns within a 13-second span late in the game.
Cornerback Chris Cook did sustain a concussion against the Bills and will be held out of Friday's tilt as a result, while defensive tackle Letroy Guion and tight end John Carlson will miss another week for the Vikings as both recover from knee sprains.
The Chargers are bracing for an absence from 2011 leading rusher Ryan Mathews that could extend into the early stages of the regular season. The injury- prone third-year back fractured his collarbone on his first carry of San Diego's preseason-opening win over Green Bay on Aug. 9 and is facing a 4-to-6 week timetable to return, putting his status for Week 1 in question.
Veterans Ronnie Brown and Jackie Battle and holdover Curtis Brinkley will work in a timeshare while Mathews heals, though none of them were effective in Saturday's matchup with Dallas. The trio combined for a meager 30 rushing yards on 14 attempts.
Quarterback Philip Rivers hit on a sharp 13-of-15 throws for 109 yards against the Cowboys, but was intercepted twice in San Diego's 28-20 triumph in which backup Charlie Whitehurst delivered a pair of touchdown passes to rally the Bolts back from a 10-0 halftime deficit.
Whitehurst's first score was an 18-yard strike to Vincent Brown, but the second-year receiver fractured his ankle on the play and will be sidelined for at least the next two months.
The Chargers are already operating with a somewhat depleted receiving corps, with slot man Eddie Royal having missed the first two games with a groin injury that may keep him out of this contest as well.
Nose tackle Antonio Garay is likely to sit out another week for San Diego due to a sprained ankle, while center Nick Hardwick is doubtful to suit up after suffering a concussion in Tuesday's practice.
These teams opposed one another in San Diego in the 2011 regular-season opener, a 24-17 Chargers' win, but haven't locked horns in preseason play since 2005. The Vikings took that encounter by a 19-16 count to grab a 10-2-1 advantage in the overall series.

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January 24, 2013 2 Comments
This is just cool (thanks, Jeff):
Politics, parenting, science, education, and pretty much anything I find interesting
January 24, 2013 1 Comment
So, Art Pope, NC’s very own version of the Koch brothers is now our state budget director. Scary. But here’s the really scary part– apparently he’s the most sane in the room. While the rest of the NC Republicans seem quite willing to create a massively regressive shift in taxes away from income tax towards more sales tax, Pope– of all people– has publicly come out saying this is a bad idea:
CHAPEL HILL — Gov. Pat McCrory’s budget director distanced the Republican chief executive from a proposal to eliminate income taxes in North Carolina and expressed his own “great concerns” with the concept being floated by leading GOP lawmakers.
Art Pope said the state’s current tax system is plagued by “holes and problems” – but the idea of abolishing personal and corporate income taxes by increasing the sales tax and levying the tax on dozens of duty-free services creates more concerns.
“Maybe if you were designing a tax code from scratch, you may want to look at a broad-based consumption tax,” Pope told a reporter roundtable at UNC-Chapel Hill’s journalism school Wednesday. “To go there from where we are now, I think, is very difficult to do and has lot of impracticalities.”In particular, Pope cited a concern that the higher sales tax is “absolutely, no doubt” regressive, meaning it would hurt low-income taxpayers the hardest. He said it amounts to a gross income tax “without any regard to whether you are making any money.” And he worried about upsetting the current three-tier system of income, sales and properties taxes, calling it “fairly balanced.”
The Civitas/Laffer plan is based on the flawed theory of supply-side economics and the Laffer Curve, which hold that reducing taxes actually increases revenue and boosts economic growth. The evidence is overwhelming that this theory does not yield the economic growth.
There is no evidence of a direct relationship between top tax rates and economic or job growth, according to a 2012 study by the Congressional Research Service.10 Moreover, states that Laffer himself has termed “high income tax states” turn out to have economic conditions comparable to, if not better than, states that do not have a personal income tax,
according to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy.11
In fact, states with low income tax rates actually have lower employment growth and lower median household income than Laffer’s designated high-tax states according to a recent study by Good Jobs First and the Iowa Policy Project.12 Furthermore, the industry composition in a state has a greater impact on a state’s economic performance. Similarly, an educated workforce, the presence of research centers like major universities and other knowledge factors boost per capita income growth. Accordingly, states will likely suffer in the long run because they lack the resources needed to invest in education and other building blocks of economic growth.
And even if it did unleash great economic growth– which is almost assuredly would not, you are still looking at a massive redistribution of wealth from poor to rich (from the same report):
Also a nice study linked on the AFL-CIO website highlighting Laffer’s flawed and highly questionable methodology.
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Sam B. was kind enough to send me a link to this very cool NPR visual story about the fracking boom in North Dakota and the visual impact on the night sky. You wouldn’t think you’d see this much light in ND at night, but that’s what a giant fracking operation gets you:
Illustration by NPR/NASA
Lots more cool photos and videos at the link.
January 24, 2013 1 Comment
Just because you are really rich does not mean you know anything about money. Especially if you got really rich because you happen to be very good at hitting a golf ball. In case you didn’t hear from Phil Mickelson, here’s Tomasky:
If he’s really paying a 63 percent tax rate, then all Phil Mickelson had better worry about is firing his accountant and hiring a new one. I mean, is he kidding?:
“If you add up all the federal and you look at the disability and the unemployment and the Social Security and the state, my tax rate’s 62, 63 percent,” Mickelson said. “So I’ve got to make some decisions on what I’m going to do.”
Social Security? He pays that on the first $113,000 or so of his earnings. He made…ready…$47 million last year. He could lose what he pays in Soc Sec taxes in his golf bag. Even if he is actually paying 63 percent, then the poor fellow was living on a mere $17.4 million last year.
And if he did that, he and his financial advisors are pretty stupid. Barry Ritholz at The Big Picture blog explains why…
[Short version. All sorts of tax free investments.]
Ah well. Now Lefty is changing his tune a bit:
So Mickelson, being the astute man that he is, quickly realized that the true “everyday man” would have a difficult time relating to someone earning $47.6 million in this difficult economy complaining about what amounts to a 9% increase in his tax rate (combining state, federal and payroll tax increases), only 3% of which came from the state of California…
Anyway, apparently feels he may need to move out of California to a state with a lower state income tax. Because he’s really going to miss that $1.5 million so much out of 47, apparently. My take…

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Cut to this afternoon, when I had the brilliant idea of mixing it with more Greek yogurt, a touch of cinnamon, a little rice milk and some ice cubes to make a creamy, frothy Peanut Butter Lassi. Traditionally a lassi is yogurt blended with water and Indian spices or sometimes sweetened with fruit and sugar, but this not-so-traditional one is quite delicious. Since I don't expect you to make up a batch of too-peanut buttery frozen yogurt to make this drink, I would suggest making it by the recipe below.
Peanut Butter Lassi
by Deb, Kahakai Kitchen
1 1/2 cups nonfat Greek Yogurt
3/4 cup milk or alternative milk of choice
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp agave nectar or honey, or more to taste
1 small pinch salt
5-6 ice cubes
In a blender, blend the yogurt, milk, peanut butter, cinnamon, vanilla, agave, salt and ice until mixture becomes frothy. Taste and adjust flavors if needed. Serve in tall glasses, garnished with a little whipped cream and shaved chocolate (optional).
Notes/Results: Yum! Creamy and a much better peanut butter proportion. The kick of cinnamon was nice too. This made a good, slightly indulgent, protein-filled afternoon snack and was cooling on a warm afternoon. Perhaps, if you must be technical, it is more smoothie than lassi but since I can call it whatever I want, lassi it is. ;-) I served mine with a bit of whipped cream and some shaved dark chocolate, but it would also be good with some fresh strawberries, or even a drizzle of jam for a little PB & J action, or even a banana blended in would be nice too. I would make this again.

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Step-by-step: Yes
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Girls’ soccer kicks off new season
Joe White, Staff Writer
April 12, 2012
Filed under Sports
Off to a 1-1-1 start the girls varsity soccer team led by senior captains Barbara Platenberg, Jeannine Molleda, Ashley Booth and head coach Jim Rike are looking to have a dominant 2012 season. Platenberg has high expectations for the season and believes she and her teammates have a chance to be state champions. She is not the only one with high aspirations both Sophomore Natalie McCarthy and Junior Haley Roberson also feel that a state crown is within reach this season.
Roberson said the team likes to stay unpredictable so they can always keep their opponents off guard.
“We have a lot of technically sound players and great athleticism, this keeps us unpredictable,” Roberson said.
McCarthy feels that the team’s strength lies in its work ethic and ability to finish big plays.
“Our work ethic and possession are good we are also good at finishing corner kicks,” McCarthy said.
The team has tough completion in the district including Oakton, Centerville and Chantilly. They also have strong regional competition with Stonebridge and Woodson.
“These teams move the ball well and have a lot of chemistry, they also play to their advantages,” said Platenberg.
Offseason workouts and fitness training are a part of the team’s regimen as well as skills and drills.
“Offseason started in November, we did green day practices and conditioning,” said Roberson.
The offseason program is optional which has led to some players having mixed views of it.
“It wasn’t mandatory; it helped a little bit, but it could have been better,” Platenberg said.
Platenberg said, the team is almost ready to reach to goals that it has set for the season.
“We want to go undefeated this season; we have a lot of potential this year but we are still working out kinks in different positions everything is strong but consistency isn’t there yet,” Platenberg said.

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"I think it was our most complete game to date," head coach John Danowski said. "Certainly as a coach we saw a lot of areas where we could be better. I thought in the clearing game we threw the ball away several times where situations we need to look at and practice. I thought the fourth quarter we handled very well. During the past we hadn't handled fourth quarters very well. And I thought the seniors, Robert Rotanz and Justin Turri, led the charge with some great decision making on the offensive end of the field."
While improving to 14-4 on the season, the Blue Devils advance next Sunday's quarterfinal round to meet the winner of Massachusetts-Colgate at PPL Park in Chester, Pa. Duke has won 17 of its last 22 NCAA Tournament games dating back to 2005 and today picked up the program's first postseason victory over Syracuse in four tries.
"The NCAA tournament filled with tough teams," Danowski said. "Whoever you are going to play is going to be terrific. When we heard that it was Syracuse I think it got everybody's attention immediately. So the focus in practice all week was undeniable in terms of the guys' readiness to accept whatever it is that the coaching is going to throw at them. I thought that we had a great week of preparation. It's Syracuse. It's very hard to say that this is a different team. It's not. They are talented, athletic with a great coaching staff and a tremendous tradition. They are who we want to be one day. With all their championships and what they've accomplished in our sport. I thought their kids played hard. They played for 60 minutes. It was a hell of a Division I lacrosse game."
The Orange concludes the 2012 campaign with a 9-8 overall ledger.
The Blue Devils, who pushed their nation's best current home winning streak to 10 games and are now 59-6 (.908) at home under head coach John Danowski, jumped on top 3-0 in the first five minutes of action with Turri sandwiching two markers around a goal by Jordan Wolf. Syracuse's Scott Loy broke the ice for the Orange with 37 seconds left in the opening period.
After Duke received goals from Robert Rotanz and Christian Walsh to claim a 5-1 advantage, Syracuse countered with a four-goal spurt to tie the contest at 5-5 just 25 seconds into the third period when Kevin Drew scored on a feed from Matt Harris. The Blue Devils then responded with four consecutive goals of their own as Rotanz tallied twice while Josh Dionne and Walsh netted one marker apiece.
"We were attacking from X," Rotanz said. "Jordan Wolf and Jake Tripucka were doing a great job of finding the open guy. They were throwing great through passes to shooters up top and we just did a great job of shooting and getting it on net and finding spots where the goalie couldn't save. Obviously when you have the ball that much because of faceoffs it makes it easier to get in the flow offensively."
The two teams would trade the next six goals, with Dionne's second of the afternoon pushing Duke ahead, 12-8, at the nine minute mark of the fourth quarter. Matt Harris scored for the Orange with two seconds on the clock to account for the final margin.
Duke received a huge lift from Brendan Fowler and Greg DeLuca at the face-off X as the teammates - who both played for the Blue Devil football team last fall - combined to win 17-of-24 draws. Fowler secured 12-of-17 face-offs with six ground balls while DeLuca chipped in five-of-seven draws with three grounders and one assist.
"I have to give Ron Caputo a ton of credit who works with our faceoff guys," Danowski said. "They've been working hard all year, Greg [DeLuca] and Brendan [Fowler]. They just happened to get their shot today. I think originally the plan was we could bring CJ in kind of like a sixth man kind of thing. But because Brendan and Greg were doing so well it wasn't necessary today."
Now with 22 career points (13g & 9a) in NCAA Tournament play, Turri moves into seventh place on Duke's all-time chart past Brad Ross, who had 21 points (17g & 4a). Turri also moves into fifth place on Duke's all-time post-season assists list and into a tied for ninth place on the school's career NCAA chart for goals. With one more assist this year, Turri will become just the fourth player in Duke history to reach double figures in both goals and assists in NCAA action, joining Matt Danowski (25g & 32a), Zack Greer (35g & 17a) and Ned Crotty (17g & 31a).
Rotanz and Walsh finished with three goals each while Wolf had one goal and two helpers. The Blue Devils scored on 12-of-34 (.353) shots, marking their fourth-best percentage effort of the year and top mark since a 13-of-33 (.394) showing at Georgetown on March 23.
In goal, Wigrizer logged 12 saves against eight goals allowed for his 10th win of the year. The 12-save effort marked Wigrizer's second-highest total in NCAA play, trailing only a 14-save performance against Notre Dame in the 2011 quarterfinal round. Michael Manley aided the defensive unit with five ground balls and a game-best three caused turnovers. CJ Costabile posted a game-high eight ground balls for the Blue Devils.
Syracuse was paced by Tommy Palasek's one-goal, two-assist performance. Drew and Loy each scored twice while goalkeeper Bobby Wardwell was credited with 10 saves.
Duke is now 23-14 (.622) all-time in NCAA Tournament action and next week will look to advance to the program's sixth straight national semifinal. Under Danowski, the Blue Devils are 14-4 (.778) in post-season play.
"We talk a lot about playing for one more week," Turri said. "As a fifth-year senior this could be my last week of playing Duke lacrosse. So just to come out every day in practice and put on the pads, come out one more time next weekend in Philly, that's just what's driving me and the seniors. Hanging out with the guys for one more week and not looking past the day. Whether it's practice, a meeting a team meal and cherishing every moment we have with these guys. Because who knows we may never be as one group again so I'm not looking past anything."

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Some have been waiting in the wings, biding their time. Others have been thrust into battle ahead of their time.
Last fall, five quarterbacks led local teams to state or regional championship games. All but Tyler Young of Epping-Newmarket graduated, meaning there are a lot of new signal-callers piloting area teams with the same high hopes.
First stop is in Exeter, where the reigning Division I champions are lining up behind senior Ethan Joyce, who started at defensive back on that title team. He gets plugged into a talented offensive backfield that includes 1,000-yard rusher Tyler Grant and speedy wingback Colby Swane, among others.
"He's a real solid athlete," said Exeter coach Bill Ball, whose team hosts Division II Dover in a non-conference game, "a run-pass threat. We're going to see what (defenses) give us. If it calls for his number, great; if not, that's the way it is."
In Portsmouth, senior Travis MacDonald was set to take over after backing up Billy Hartmann during last year's Division III championship season. But he broke his clavicle during a scrimmage against Marshwood last week — actually staying in the game and running four more plays before leaving — opening the door for junior Donovan Phanor.
The athletic, 5-foot-8 Phanor had been pushing MacDonald when both were healthy, coaches said, and figured to be on the field as a wide receiver if he didn't win the job. Now, he's the guy running the spread offense, at least for the next few weeks.
"He's very athletic," said offensive coordinator John Iafolla. "Even if the play gets blown up, he can make something from nothing."
Another junior, 6-foot-1 Nate McFarland, will back up Phanor in tonight's non-conference opener against Division I Londonderry. According to his coaches, he's had possibly the best preseason out of any of the quarterbacks.
"The one who's improved the most is McFarland," said Portsmouth coach Bill Murphy.
"I've said it all along: All three of those guys could run our offense," said Iafolla. "All are very capable."
On Dover Point, reigning Division V champion St. Thomas hands the reins to junior Joe Karsonovich as it begins life in Division IV. The athletic Karsonovich likely won't put up the passing numbers of predecessor Scott Munroe (1,744 yards, 21 TDs, 3 INTs), but he will be asked to manage the game and get the ball into the hands of playmakers like speedy tailback Ryan Monette.
In Maine, Marshwood and new coach Alex Rotsko are turning to junior Cameron Roll in the new Wing-T offense. Roll was a running back last year for the Hawks.
"He's a very athletic kid who runs the ball very well," said Rotsko. "We had very little experience at quarterback and we wanted to get somebody in there who's a threat to run the ball."
At Traip Academy, junior Chris Czachor gets the nod after serving as Matt Clifford's understudy last year. A hard-nosed player who's used to delivering hits as the starting safety, his growth is expected to be a two-year process.
"He's getting there," said Traip coach Ron Ross. "We ask our quarterback to do a lot. Clifford got to the point where he could run the offense himself. I'd send in the wrong play and he'd fix it on his own. That's where I'd like to get Chris at, as a senior, hopefully."
Running to glory
Not to be overlooked are a trio of returning 1,000-yard rushers, who led their teams deep into November as juniors and are back for their senior years.
Cory Aldecoa formed one half of a bruising running attack with his cousin, fullback Tyler Nay, gaining 1,627 yards. With Nay beginning his college career at Maine Maritime Academy, Aldecoa will share carries with a beefed-up Devon Draker.
"Last year he had a big year and this year he has a really good chance again," said Traip senior lineman Danny Eddy. "We'd like to have him run behind us all year and do what he did last year."
Grant is coming off a 1,216-yard season for reigning Division I champion Exeter, while Monette collected 1,438 yards and scored 25 touchdowns as St. Thomas ran the table in Division V.
"I definitely want to have the same success as last year, 11-0," said Monette. "It's a big goal to achieve but I hope we come close to that."
Getting their kicks
Teams from Winnacunnet and Portsmouth both head into their openers with female place-kickers.
All-State soccer star Carly Gould is handling the PAT and field-goal duties for the Warriors after assistant coach Ryan Francoeur, one of her teachers, brought the idea up last year, half in jest. A future Division I college player, she will not be asked to kick off or make tackles.
Sophomore Isabelle Pafford is the only kicker listed on the Portsmouth roster. Last year, the Clippers handled the kicking by committee, with senior Charlie Duprey booting a pair of field goals in the Division III championship win over Bedford.
Not to overlooked from a place-kicking standpoint are a pair of talented males — Logan Laurent of Exeter and Hayden Middleton of St. Thomas — who both earned All-State honors a year ago and are regarded as two of the best in New Hampshire.

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**Step-by-step: No**
The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps that guide the reader through completing a task. Instead, it offers an overview of various quarterbacks and players in local football teams without structured instructions or a cohesive procedural format.

**Training: No**
The article lacks well-structured procedural instructions that would be useful for training a language model capable of deeper reasoning. While it provides insights into player dynamics and team strategies, it does not contain detailed, ordered guidance that could promote nuanced understanding or reasoning needed for such training.


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"This a great summer sorbet. Hope you enjoy this as much as my family." — MarylandGirl
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mangos - peeled, seeded, and cubed
fresh lime juice
This sorbet is so, so good. To make simple syrup, I boiled a cup of water and then stirred in a cup of sugar until the sugar was dissolved. To give it more fruit flavor, I added the lime zest from two limes to the water before I boiled it. Once the simple syrup was made, I added the lime juice from both limes. Once it cooled a bit, I put in in the fridge for a while. I ended up with more than a cup of simple syrup, so I just used a cup of it and am saving the rest to make the recipe again. Very yummy! It tastes very fresh.
Was a good start but WAY too much sugar for me. I will lessen the sugar next time but keep the rest of the recipe the same.
I saw a comment on here about how to make ice cream without the ice cream maker and since I have the exact same problem, I found this on the internet:
Make sure you have a bowl that’s quite wide to use for the churning/freezing process that comes next.
Take your ice cream recipe mixture and carefully pour it into the bowl, then chill in the fridge for up to 2 hours, checking on it after 1 hour. The reason it can take longer than an hour is when a recipe mixture has had cooked ingredients added, therefore thorough chilling will take longer.
Take the bowl out of the fridge and transfer to the freezer for about half an hour. Then check just how much the mixture has frozen - ideally, it should have started to freeze at the edges but not fully through to the centre.
Take the bowl out of the freezer and beat the ice cream mixture until it’s creamy once again (to dislodge and break up the ice crystals that have formed).
Put it back in the freezer for another half hour, then remove and once again beat with a whisk.
Do this again so that you have beaten the mixture a total of 3 times whilst freezing in between.
Put the mixture back into the freezer for a final time until it’s ready to eat. This can take anything from 30 minutes upwards, depending upon the quantity and type of ice cream you’re making and also how you like the consistency of your ice cream (some people like it softer, some harder).
What a yummy treat! I do have a few comments that may be helpful to others. I used 4 VERY ripe mangos which I thought may be a problem, but it actually helped! Thanks to the extreme ripeness, there was no need for peeling much - just cut it in half and pull out the "meat." I combined all of the ingredients in a blender for easier pouring. I have a 4-qt. ice cream maker, and this recipe filled less than one-fourth of its container. So, it actually required less time then the machine alotted for, so check yours every once and a while. Once the sorbet was done, it was almost like a "soft serve" consistency; which we all liked a lot, but if you like your pretty frozen and a bit harder, I suggest letting it freeze in the freezer for quite a while. Finally, I believe this recipe says that it can serve 12, well it definitely cannot. I only ended up with 4 servings, which is perfect for the 4 of us, but if you want more you will need to increase the ingredients. (I guess it is one mango per person :D ). Oh, and one more thing, I used bottled lime juice, not fresh and it was fine. Very tasty, you should definitely give it a shot.
Mangoes and limes are a match made in heaven. I've been making a recipe like this for years. The texture of the sorbet is sublime! If you can find the jarred mangoes in light syrup (in the refrigerated section of the product dept, usually), you can even skip the simple syrup. I do usually add a bit of vanilla, too, but this sorbet is my absolute favorite!
Just delicious! Creamy and velvety smooth - no hint of graininess or iciness, with a beautiful and vibrant color. Delightful and easily identifiable mango flavor simply enhanced with the lime juice - wouldn't have known it was in there had I not made this myself. And because I used a 16 oz. bag of frozen mango chunks (and a half recipe) this was unbelievably fast! I pureed the frozen mango, then added the lime juice and syrup which I had chilled in the freezer and continued to puree until smooth. Because the mixture was pretty much frozen (and spoonable!) before it even hit the ice cream maker, I don't think I even churned it ten minutes before it was done and nearly ready to eat. As for the lime juice and simple syrup, I used the amounts called for in the recipe, scaled down to half the recipe, and found both to be perfect. Definitely a "make again" recipe!
This turned out perfect! It was the first recipe I made with my new ice cream maker. I viewed tons of recipes and choose this one because of the natural ingredients. I am cutting back on sugar so I made the simple sugar syrup with 3/4 Cup instead of 1 Cup and 1 Cup water. I used frozen Mango chunks because the store here was out of fresh. I thawed them and they pureed perfectly. I have a new favorite!!! This is so light and delicious. The lime really adds the perfect little kick to it. Not too much, but just a hint. Next time I am going to cut the sugar back to 1/2 Cup and shoot for using really ripe mangos for natural sweetness. Definately a great recipe!
This was SOOOO GOOD!!
It took about 4 hours to freeze but once it was frozen it as gone. Didn't make any changes. Just be sure to use ripe to very ripe mangos so you get that sweet mango flavour. Will make again over any other recipe!
#1 in my books
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat: 2
See how to make simple seared tuna steaks with a fresh fruit salsa.
See how to make a perfectly paleo-friendly hash.
What's cooking in Humble, Texas? Sara's tangy chicken piccata.

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

The article does provide a sequence of ordered steps for making mango sorbet, detailing the process of creating simple syrup, mixing ingredients, and freezing. However, the instructions lack clarity and structure needed for training a language model in deeper reasoning; they are interspersed with personal anecdotes and comments that make the procedural flow less coherent and may lead to confusion. For effective learning, a more organized and focused presentation of the steps would be beneficial.


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I asked this question the other day while on Twitter, with Jenrry Mejia in the bullpen, Nelson Figueroa in Philly, and no major league ready pitching prospects on call, who would be the Mets’ first choice to replace an injured or under-performing starter? Kelvim Escobar, Hisanori Takahashi and Fernando Nieve were the most popular answers I received. Unfortunately, Escobar may not comeback from his injury and even if he did, he signed on as a reliever, and [...]
Sure, we’re all thrilled that the Mets continued their Opening Day dominance on Monday with a win over the Marlins to start the 2010 season. It was a very complete performance with Johan Santana, Fernando Nieve and K-Rod holding the Marlins to one run; and our hitters, starting with David Wright belting a first-inning two-run homer against our nemesis Josh Johnson, delivering enough runs to make it a rout. Newcomers Jason Bay, Gary Matthews Jr. [...]
While reading MetsBlog, I came across an interesting link in which Tim Dierkes of MLBTR compiled a pretty cool spreadsheet. Dierkes ranked this years projected opening day rotations based on how much each team has spent. It really is a unique way to look at things and I hope you visit them to see his entire list. Surprisingly, the Mets who are obviously in desperate need of pitching help, have spent the fourth most money in the Majors. Here [...]
The 2010 season opener is just 6 days away for the Mets. In 6 days the Mets will stop playing Spring Training games and play games that really matter. This Spring hasn’t been a great one. Carlos Beltran didn’t make it to the field, Jose Reyes was sidelined for 3 weeks, and there’s still questions going into the season that have most Met fans worried about 2010 before it even starts. I know the numbers aren’t [...]
Nice interview in the NY Post this morning with former Met and SNY Analyst Bobby Ojeda. Q: Based on the inconsistency Mike Pelfrey, Oliver Perez and John Maine have shown this spring training, do you think the Mets made a mistake not picking up another starter this offseason? A: I would have agreed with that statement last year. But this year, I honestly believe Mike Pelfrey will be better after last year’s experience. John Maine [...]
Mets fans will never stop hoping for the best possible results this season, especially before the games even begin. Our desire to root for a winner is so great, oftentimes blinding us to the realities of the situation. We hope that Reyes and Beltran will return on schedule. We hope that our starting pitchers will pitch to their potential. We hope… Hope is high. Expectations are low. There are the optimists and pessimists, as well [...]
Watching Johan Santana’s understandably horrific spring training debut yesterday, something dawned in this Mets fans head. No, there is no fear whatsoever that Johan is a different pitcher post-op, in fact, quite the contrary. Based on his velocity and arm slot, I am positive he will have a monster year. The reason I have absolutely no fear that Johan will return to form this season, is the same reason that I really began to fear [...]
Since becoming a Met in 2006, John Maine has shown signs of greatness, such as his near no-hitter against the Marlins on the next-to-last day of the 2007 season. However, he has never been able to maintain the consistent level of pitching that a pitcher of his talent needs to be a top of the rotation starter. Never was this more apparent than during his 2009 season. In fact, you might say Maine’s home and [...]
I knew I wanted to write something about the Mets’ starting rotation after reading an article in The Sporting News about the Mets being one of this off-season’s “losers,” citing the fact that they did not address the “gaping holes” in the starting pitching rotation. Well, yeah, but we are likely going to go into the 2010 season with a starting staff of Johan Santana, John Maine, Mike Pelfrey, Ollie Perez and Fernando Nieve. And [...]
Pitchers and catchers are arriving in Port St. Lucie, workouts will be starting shortly and soon exhibition games will be played in Florida. The Mets will be trying to erase the 2009 season and focus on winning in 2010. There a lot of question marks coming into the 2010 season for the Mets such as their rotation after Johan Santana, Daniel Murphy’s ability to be a productive 1st baseman both offensively and defensively, Luis Castillo [...]
Although Tom Petty wrote his classic song, ‘The Waiting (is the hardest part)’ over 20 years ago, this songs rings true today. Am I the only one tired of waiting for John Maine to develop into what we all expected? He came onto the scene in 2006 and showed promise, potential and a bright future. Now 3 years removed from his debut he is still labeled as one who has promise, potential and a bright [...]
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response:
**Step-by-step: No**

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for the reader to follow in completing a specific task. Instead, it contains fragmented thoughts and observations about the New York Mets and their players without a structured format.

**Training: No**

The article lacks well-structured procedural instructions that would enhance training for deeper reasoning in a language model. The text primarily consists of opinions and reviews regarding the baseball team's performance, rather than detailed and organized procedural information that would typically support a learning algorithm or critical reasoning process.


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Ex-Cat Josiah Turner Gets a Second Chance in Canadian League
Former Arizona Wildcat point guard Josiah Turner, in his first season out of college, has moved on to his third pro team.
What is the duplicate article?
Why is this article offensive?
Where is this article plagiarized from?
Why is this article poorly edited?

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Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps or procedural instructions; instead, it appears to be more of a narrative or news piece about Josiah Turner's career. Additionally, the article lacks detailed guidelines or structured instructions that would be useful for training a language model, as it does not present content in a way that encourages deeper reasoning or complexity in thought processes.


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GREENVILLE — It wasn’t a pretty win by the Greenville baseball team, but it was a win nonetheless.
The Yellow Jackets took advantage of seven Lansing Sexton errors to mercy the Big Reds 15-5 in five innings Tuesday afternoon in a doubleheader shortened to one game because of weather.
“The big thing is we have to play with more energy,” Greenville coach Mike Rasmussen said. “We were a little flat today. Obviously the weather conditions played a role in that but we have to be mentally stronger than that.”
Sexton (0-2) opened the game with two runs in the first inning on two walks, an error and a hit batter. But the Jackets (1-1) picked up five in the bottom of the inning thanks to three Big Red errors.
Greenville added four more in the second to one for Sexton, as the Jackets were given two more errors for added baserunners.
By the end of the second inning Greenville had nine runs on six hits. The Big Reds had three runs without a hit.
Jacket starting pitcher Jordan Powell walked the first three batters he faced in the third inning, so Rasmussen went to Austin Sherman, who allowed two of the runs to score but got the Big Reds in the fourth and fifth innings for the win.
“We talked about not giving up freebies,” Rasmussen said. “That gives the team baserunners without having to do a whole lot.”
In all Powell went two-plus innings, walked six and struck out five without allowing a hit. Sherman allowed the only hit of the game to the Big Reds — a single to Nate Emens in the fifth inning. He struck out three.
The Jackets had eight hits, but the only player to have two was Travis Groom. Stephen Oliver scored four runs while getting on base by four errors.
“We put the ball in play,” Rasmussen said. “We did the same thing against Comstock Park even though we only scored one run. We were not striking out and putting the barrel on the ball. That’s nice to see especially early in the year.”
Sexton’s Nate Moore had a game to forget, committing four of the seven errors at shortstop.
The Jackets will host Belding Friday.
“That’s a rivalry game,” Rasmussen said. “Both schools want to win that game. We have to play with a lot of energy.”

response:
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. Instead, it is a narrative report on a baseball game, focusing on the events and outcomes rather than structured procedural instructions. Additionally, the content lacks the detailed instructions or methodologies that would be beneficial for training a language model in deeper reasoning, as it is primarily descriptive rather than instructive.


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This was an idea I recently shared on the Creativity for Kids Blog. I encourage you to stop in over there for an abundance of inspiration from some terrific bloggers!
My kiddos all love to blow bubbles, and it is a go-to activity for those afternoons when they are clamoring for something fun to do. Did you know you can easily make your own bubble solution and wands with items you are very likely to have on hand?
For the bubble wands, you will need…
Shape your pipe cleaners into any shapes you desire: circles, triangles, hearts, and the like. This is a terrific activity for little hands! Once you have formed your shapes, twist on an additional pipe cleaner to serve as your handle. Your wands are ready to go! The fuzziness of the pipe cleaners will help these make outstanding bubbles, since they will soak up so much of the solution.
For the bubble solution, you will need…
1/4 cup liquid dish soap
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon liquid glycerin (if you can’t find glycerin – found in many drugstores – Karo syrup will work)
Combine all ingredients and mix carefully. That’s it!
Now head out to soak up some rays and blow lots and lots of bubbles! Conduct a little science experiment: Will the differently shaped wands yield different shapes of bubbles?
Hint: No matter the shape of the wand, your bubbles will always be round!
Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you'll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create something beautiful, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential.
Printable Pie Pennants - Great for summer entertaining!
Lemon-Lime Mousse Icebox Pie
Wanting to feature an idea you've found here at PS on your own blog? I am honored! If you do so, please use only one image and provide a direct link back to the original post. You may not share a post in its entirety without my express permission. Questions about my sharing policy? Contact me at amy (at) positivelysplendid (dot) com for more information.

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

The article provides a clear sequence of ordered steps for creating bubble wands and bubble solution, which are easy to follow. However, while the instructions are straightforward, they lack the depth and complexity needed to provide a rich foundation for training a language model in deeper reasoning, as they primarily focus on simple, practical tasks without exploring underlying principles or encouraging critical thinking.


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My latest Japan Times article and recipe are about sakekasu, the lees left over after sake is pressed. Plus: a bonus recipe for amazake, aka “Japanese eggnog”. continue reading...
Recipe: Glühwein, mulled wine for Christmas and wintertime (and a bit about Christmas markets in Europe)
Originally published in December 2005, edited in November 2008.
As your sometime guide to Japanese culinary culture, I would be remiss if I let another summer pass by without talking about Calpis.
Calpis is a sweetened fermented milk beverage. The label says:
“CALPIS” is a cultured milk drink, a refreshing gift from nature.
People tend to either love or hate Calpis. continue reading...
From the archives: We’ve had a really cold spring so far, but the weather has finally warmed up and I’ve started to make mugicha again. Here is a slightly updated article about mugicha, or toasted barley tea, my favorite non-alcoholic summer drink. Originally published on May 10, 2007.
When we were growing up, my mother frowned upon most sugary drinks for us kids. So things like sodas were generally not stocked in the house - an ice-filled cup of Coke was a great treat whenever we went out to eat. Things like Calpis, or when we lived in the U.S. Kool-Aid, were strictly rationed. The cool drink we always had in the refrigerator was mugicha, or barley tea. Even when we lived in White Plains, New York, there were always a couple of jugs of mugicha in the large American refrigerator.
Mugicha is traditionally made by briefly simmering roasted barley grains. It has a toasty taste, with slight bitter undertones, but much less so than tea made from tea leaves. To me, it’s much more refreshing to drink than plain water.
My anti-sugar mother always made sugarless mugicha, but my younger self craved the sweetened mugicha that most of my friends’ mothers seemed to make. I always begged my mother to make sweet mugicha, but she always refused. Some day, when I am the one making mugicha, I’ll put all the sugar I want in it, I used to think. So, when I reached my teen years, and my mother was back working full time, I used to pour rivers of sugar into the mugicha. My little sisters loved it. I’m not sure if it made them more hyper than usual, though I have vague memories of my younger sister sitting on my head when she got bored.
Now that I am nominally an adult, I much prefer unsweetened mugicha. I’m growing more like my mother as I get older, a rather scary thought. continue reading...
I have a raging cold at the moment. Stuffed head, fever, ringing ears, streaming eyes, the lot. What makes it worse is that the weather is glorious outside, and here I am stuck inside, groaning a lot and feeling sorry for myself.
In times like this the only things I can even think about eating and drinking are fruity yogurt, juices, and tea. This smoothie, which is an adaptation from a recipe in the adorable Innocent Smoothie Recipe Book, combines two of those elements and is tart yet spicy in a nice chest-clearing sort of way. It also tastes wonderful. Although, I’m pretty sure it would taste even better if my mouth didn’t feel like cotton wool.
It’s a good thing I took this picture against the clear blue spring skies before the cold took over at full steam. continue reading...
(Posted by Max: Maki is out of commission since her Powerbook's system disk went belly up yesterday.)
When Sam from Becks & Posh announced the Wine Blogging Wednesday #25 to be about Champagne, it gave me a reason to dig a bit through the cellar, where I found a long-forgotten bottle of a Champagne Fleury which must be almost 10 years old.
It's day 18, and here are the ingredients: continue reading...

response:
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. While it includes various mentions of beverages and personal anecdotes, it lacks well-structured procedural instructions that would be necessary for training a language model in deeper reasoning, as there are no actionable steps or detailed methodologies presented.


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We just got back from visiting family in the midwest. This recipe is one my mom likes to make often, though I have put my own twist to it. She asked me to make it one evening for dinner, but we were out of sliced almonds, which she toasts on the stove with a little bit of honey and sprinkles over the salad. I found raw pumpkin seeds in her freezer and devised my own version of candied seeds. We made this salad again and again during our trip and everyone enjoyed it!
Since we've been back home, our children have been picking all of the juicy, ripe strawberries growing in a special 3-tiered strawberry bed we built a few years ago for our backyard. I am not sure there will ever be enough for a salad! If you don't have strawberries available, try fresh blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries instead.
My mom also likes to use thinly sliced red onion in place of the green onions. Sometimes she even uses raspberry vinegar instead of red wine vinegar. You can find raw pumpkin seeds (also called pepitas) in the bulk section of your local food co-op or health food store. If you don't want to use pumpkin seeds, try sliced or slivered almonds. We use coconut nectar which is slightly sweet and mainly composed of fructooligosaccharides (sugars that feed beneficial bacteria in your gut). The dressing recipe is from our first cookbook. You might have extra dressing leftover. I always like to make more, just so I can have leftovers!
Candied Pumpkin Seeds:
1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons coconut nectar
1 head red leaf lettuce, rinsed and spun dry
2 to 3 green onions, sliced into thin rounds
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and cut into quarters
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
6 tablespoons organic red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey or coconut nectar
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
To make the candied pumpkin seeds, first oil a plate with olive oil or line with parchment paper (the seeds will stick mercilessly otherwise), and set aside. Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium heat; add the seeds and toast them by keeping them moving in the pan. You can jiggle the pan or use a wooden spoon to do this. They should puff up and "pop" and turn slightly golden. If they brown, it means your heat is too high. It should take about 5 minutes depending on your stove. Then turn off the heat and immediately add the coconut nectar. Stir it into the seeds with a wooden spoon. The nectar should get stringy and when this happens, remove them from the pan and place onto your oiled plate. Let them cool completely to crisp up.
To make the salad, tear the lettuce into pieces and place into a salad bowl. Add the green onions and strawberries. Break up the cooled candied pumpkin seeds and sprinkle over the salad.
To make the dressing, place all ingredients into a small jar and shake well. Pour desired amount over salad. Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. Source: www.NoursishingMeals.com.
|Here is my mom, fit and healthy at nearly 60!|
More Salads and Dressings:
Everyday Salad Dressing
Raw Super Green Salad
Jalapeño-Lime Kale Slaw
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response:
Step-by-step: Yes
Training: No

The article provides a clear sequence of ordered steps for making candied pumpkin seeds and assembling the salad, which facilitates easy understanding for readers following the recipe. However, the procedural instructions lack the depth and detail necessary for effectively training a language model capable of deeper reasoning, as they do not explore underlying principles or provide comprehensive context on ingredient choices or variations.


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I have no idea where I found this text. Probably on Microsoft's Web site two years ago. I still check it from time to time so thought it might be useful to someone, somewhere, some time.
Mouse Click/Keyboard Modifier Combinations for Shell Objects
SHIFT+RIGHT CLICK: Displays a context menu containing alternative verbs.
SHIFT+DOUBLE CLICK: Runs the alternate default command (the second item on the menu).
ALT+DOUBLE CLICK: Displays properties.
SHIFT+DELETE: Deletes an item immediately without placing it in the Recycle Bin.
General Keyboard-Only Commands
F1: Starts Windows Help.
F10: Activates menu bar options.
SHIFT+F10: Opens a context menu for the selected item. This is the same as right-clicking an object.
CTRL+ESC: Opens the Start menu. Use the ARROW keys to select an item.
CTRL+ESC, ESC: Selects the Start button.
Press TAB to select the taskbar, or press SHIFT+F10 for a context menu.
ALT+DOWN ARROW:Opens a drop-down list box.
ALT+TAB: Switch to another running application.
Hold down the ALT key and then press the TAB key to view the task-switching window.
SHIFT: Press down and hold the SHIFT key while you insert a CD-ROM to bypass the auto-run feature.
ALT+SPACE Displays the main window's System menu. From the System menu, you can restore, move, resize, minimize, maximize, or close the window.
ALT+- (ALT+hyphen) Displays the Multiple Document Interface (MDI) child window's System menu. From the MDI child window's System menu, you can restore, move, resize, minimize, maximize, or close the child window.
CTRL+TAB Switch to the next child window of a Multiple Document Interface (MDI) application. ALT(underlined letter in menu) Opens the corresponding menu.
ALT+F4 Closes the current window.
ALT+DOWN ARROW: Opens a drop-down list box.
CTRL+F4 Closes the current Multiple Document Interface (MDI) window.
ALT+F6 Switch between multiple windows in the same program. For example, when the Notepad Find dialog box is displayed, ALT+F6 switches between the Find dialog box and the main Notepad window.
Shell Objects and General Folder/Windows Explorer Shortcuts
F2 Rename object
F3 Find: All Files
SHIFT+DEL Delete selection immediately, without moving the item to the Recycle Bin.
ALT+ENTER Open the property sheet for the selected object.
To Copy a File: Press down and hold the CTRL key while you drag the file to another folder.
To Create a Shortcut: Press down and hold CTRL+SHIFT while you drag a file to the desktop or a folder.
General Folder/Shortcut Control Key Result
F4 Selects the Go To A Different Folder box and moves down the entries in the box (if the toolbar is active in Windows Explorer).
F5 Refreshes the current window.
F6 Moves among panes in Windows Explorer.
CTRL+G Opens the Go To Folder tool (in Windows 95 Windows Explorer only).
CTRL+Z Undo the last command.
CTRL+A Select all the items in the current window.
BACKSPACE Switch to the parent folder.
SHIFT+CLICK Close Button For folders, close the current folder plus all parent folders.

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

The article presents a list of mouse click and keyboard modifier combinations, but it does not offer a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a specific task. The instructions are formatted more as a reference guide rather than a comprehensive procedural guide that encourages deeper reasoning or understanding of how to use the commands in a structured manner. Each command is listed without context or detailed explanation, making it difficult to use as a training resource for a language model focused on procedural reasoning.


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This is what you'll need
1-glass block (the ones at Hobby Lobby and Micheal's are perfect, but if you want to get it at a home improvement store, that's an option)
1- roll of ribbon (the rolls at the dollar store fit perfectly in the groove of the block)
1-bottle of Armor Etch or Frost Spray (I did the first one with Armor Etch, and the others with Frost Spray. It's cheaper and works just as well)
1-package of 35 lights (20 isn't enough, 100 is to many)
Vinyl cut to the shape or word you want.
Sponge to apply Armor Etch and rubber gloves
Bowdabra (unless you can make bows)
1st I make my bow, I love my bowdabra, it's so easy!
Leave enough ribbon to go around the block
Cut your vinyl into the word or shape you want
Apply the Armor Etch or Frost Spray
The Armor Etch says leave on for 5 mins, I left it on for 1 hour, removed it with water and applied another coat, you don't want to see through clearly.
When it's completely dry, you can remove the vinyl or not. I've done it a couple different ways.
I've left the vinyl on, took it off and left it plain, and took it off and painted it. If you choose to paint it, I got the paint a Michael's, it is Vitrea 160, it is strictly glass paint. Once it dries, it doesn't need to be heated, that's just to make it safe to eat from.
Add your lights and bow (I secure the bow on with some hot glue) and PRESTO
They make great decoration for your house, a night light for your kids room, or the perfect birthday or holiday gift. I've made a few because I love them so much!
You do what you like, it's now your creation!
I hand cut the the WV because my machine doesn't have that capability.Happy Crafting!!! Love, BJ

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

The article provides a sequence of ordered steps that guide the reader through the crafting task, making it clear how to assemble the materials and create the project. However, the instructions lack the detailed reasoning and clarity needed for training a language model to engage in deeper reasoning, as they are somewhat informal and could benefit from a more structured format that explains the rationale behind each step.


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Patch Is In Trouble
Three years ago, the future was wide open for AOL’s Patch project – which endeavored to compete in the new media marketplace against mainstream outlets and websites like the one you are reading now using a network of community-based blogs.
After launching with just three local sites in 2009, the network had grown to more than 100 news sites within a year – and announced plans to hire more than “500 professional journalists in more than 20 states” by the end of 2010. Today, the network claims to be active in “over 1,000 communities and counting.”
One of the states targeted by Patch? South Carolina … which featured thirteen of these local news outlets.
The only problem? People aren’t reading … which means advertisers aren’t spending money.
As a result, AOL announced on Friday it is laying off 500 employees at its Patch division – roughly half of all Patch employees.
This is becoming a trend isn’t it? Incredibly well-funded internet-based news ventures come to South Carolina looking to take us out – only to get flat out PWNED. It’s exactly what happened with The Nerve, another new media outlet we eviscerated.
Reached for comment regarding the dire straits faced by yet another one of his new media rivals, FITS founding editor Will Folks (a.k.a. Sic Willie) offered up a quote from former Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler.
“Competition? Send ‘em South,” he said. “They gonna drown put a hose in they’re mouth.”
Never heard the song? Enjoy …
“Boom, like that.”

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

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps to guide the reader through completing a task. Instead, it narrates the decline of AOL's Patch project and discusses its challenges without offering procedural instructions. Additionally, the content lacks the structured details needed for training a language model focused on deeper reasoning, as it primarily presents observations and commentary rather than explicit directives or methodologies.


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UPDATE ON #REDS MANAGER DUSTY BAKER
From Reds Director of Media Relations Rob Butcher…
Walt Jocketty this morning visited Dusty Baker in the Chicago hospital, said Dusty is feeling good but that the doctors want to monitor his progress for one more day. Dusty expects to return to Cincinnati tomorrow.
Dusty was admitted last night with an irregular heartbeat.
(To those of you following me ((@Jamieblog)) on Twitter today, you’re encouraged to use the hashtag #GetWellDusty as we chat about today’s game)

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

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a task; instead, it delivers news about Dusty Baker's health without offering procedural instructions. Additionally, the content lacks structured guidelines or detailed instructions that would be beneficial for training a language model to engage in deeper reasoning, as it focuses mainly on a personal update and lacks complexity or depth in guidance.


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Add Another Windows 8 User to Your Computer
Administrator account holders in Windows 8 can add another User Account through the Start screen’s simple PC Settings screen. To add another user, follow these steps:
Summon the Charms bar, click the Settings icon, and then click the words Change PC Settings.
You can fetch the new Charms bar by pointing your mouse cursor at the screen’s top- or bottom-right corner, sliding a finger inward from a touchscreen’s right edge, or pressing Windows+C with a keyboard.
From the PC Settings screen, click the Users category.
The Your Account screen appears, showing ways to change your own account, as well as how to add another person.
While you’re here, you can tweak your own account, changing your password or even switching from a Microsoft account to a Local account.
To add a new user account, click the words Add a User and then, in the Add a User window that appears, choose which type of account to create.
Microsoft complicates matters, as shown in the Add a User window, by forcing you to choose which type of account to create for the new person. You have two choices:
Local account: Select this option for casual guests, family members, or people not interested in Microsoft accounts and their privileges. It lets the person use your computer with a generic account. To create a Local account, click the words Don’t Want this Person to Sign In With a Microsoft Account? and then jump to Step 5.
Microsoft account: Select this option when somebody specifically asks for it. A Microsoft account is an e-mail address that links to Microsoft, its computers, and its billing department. The account holder can then buy apps using his own credit card, for example, fetch personal files he has stored on an Internet storage space called SkyDrive, and access other perks offered by a Microsoft account.
To create a Microsoft account, go to the next step.
Can’t decide which type of account to create? Then create a Local account. The person can always turn it into a Microsoft account later, if he wants.
To create a Microsoft account, enter the account’s e-mail address in the Email Address text box, click Next, and then click Finish.
The account will be waiting on the Start screen.
When the person wants to use the computer, he chooses the account bearing his e-mail address and then types in his Microsoft account password. Windows visits the Internet, and if e-mail address and password match, the account is ready for action. You’ve finished.
Click the words Sign in without a Microsoft Account.
Alarmed that you’d consider choosing a lowly Local account over the wondrous Microsoft account, Microsoft displays a confirmation page with two buttons: Microsoft Account and Local Account.
Click the Local Account button.
This tells Microsoft that yes, you really do want a Local account. (After all, you can always convert a Local account into a Microsoft account later on.)
A new screen appears, asking for a name for the account (username), the account’s password, and a password hint in case you forget the password.
Enter a username, password, and password hint and then click Next.
Use the person’s first name or nickname for the username. Then choose a simple password and hint; the user can change them after he signs in.
Tell the person his new username and password. His username will be waiting at the Sign In screen for him to begin using the computer.
Unlike earlier Windows versions, Windows 8 creates Standard accounts for all new users. You can upgrade that later to an Administrator account if you want, by changing the account.
For more information about Windows 8 and its features, explore Windows 8 For Dummies, available online.

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

The article provides a clear sequence of ordered steps for adding a new user account in Windows 8, guiding the reader through the process in a straightforward manner. However, the procedural instructions lack the detailed rigor and clarity required for training a language model in deeper reasoning, as they could benefit from further elaboration on the implications and functionality of each choice made within the process.


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Jan. 5, 2010
Friday, Jan. 8, 5 p.m. -- vs. No. 20 Indiana (exhibition) (Canham Natatorium)
Saturday, Jan. 9, Noon -- vs. No. 20 Indiana (Canham Natatorium)
The No. 7-ranked University of Michigan men's swimming and diving team (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten) opens Big Ten action Friday and Saturday (Jan. 8-9) against No. 20 Indiana at Canham Natatorium, with Friday being swam exhibition. Competition Friday begins at 5 p.m. with Saturday action starting at noon.
A Look at the Hoosiers -- Indiana enters this weekend's dual-meet competition with a 1-2 overall mark and 1-0 Big Ten record. IU knocked off Northwestern, 167-131, to kick off the 2009-10 season before falling to No. 1 Texas (149-179) and No. 17 Kentucky (123.5-175.5). The Hoosiers are currently ranked No. 20 in the latest CSCAA poll.
Weekend Preview -- Originally slated as a two-day dual meet, the two teams will now participate in a non-scoring exhibition meet on Friday. Following Friday's action, several Wolverines will be available for a meet-and-greet session on the pool deck. The Wolverines and Hoosiers will then pair up with women for a traditional 13-event dual meet on Saturday.
Orange Bowl Classic Ends Winter Training Trip -- The Wolverines added their second team title of the season at the Orange Bowl Classic, winning all 12 events to rack up 599 points. Seniors Chris Brady (Wilmington, Del./Mount Pleasant) and André Schultz (Sao Paolo, Brazil/Colegio Palmares) each won two individual events to lead the Maize and Blue. Brady touched first in the 50-meter freestyle and butterfly, while Schultz won the 100-meter backstroke and breaststroke. Michigan finished first of six teams at the event to conclude winter training, with Duke placing second with 419 total points.
Back to Dual Meet Competition -- This weekend's dual meet against Indiana marks the first dual meet for the Wolverines since a split-squad competition against Oakland on Nov. 13. Nine swimmers were in action that weekend at the Minnesota Grand Prix, held Nov. 13-15, while the remaining swimmers cruised past Oakland for a 168-101 win to push U-M's record to 2-0. The only other dual meet this season was a 186-99 win over the University of Toronto on Oct. 23 in the first action of the campaign.
Still Lucky No. 7 -- In the second CSCAA poll of the season on Dec. 15, the Wolverines remained seventh in the national poll with 644 total points. Texas remained at No. 1 with 824 points, while Stanford (811), California (806), Arizona (782), Auburn (732) and Florida (686) are all ranked ahead of Michigan.
Duel in the Pool -- Over the holidays break, junior Tyler Clary (Riverside, Calif./Riverside Poly) won the 400-meter individual medley while representing the United States at the Duel in the Pool. Clary touched the wall in 4:02.02, earning his only first-place finish of the meet to help the U.S. defeat the European Select team, 185-76. Former swimmers Alex Vanderkaay (2005-08) and Peter Vanderkaay (2003-06) also swam for the United States at the event. The bi-annual Duel in the Pool is a made-for-TV event designed to showcase the sport's most exciting swimmers in non-Olympic years.
Men's Swimming Tabbed Second in STACK Elite 50 College Rankings -- The University of Michigan was ranked second in the STACK Elite 50 College Rankings in men's swimming and sixth as an entire athletic department. Factors that are considered during the ranking include 2010 U.S. News & World report on America's Best Colleges, Academic Progress Rate (APR), past NCAA Championship finish and the STACK factor, which evaluates the strength of this athletic community, in terms of the level of athletic support and prowess throughout all 21 varsity sports covered. The score is based largely on the number of a school's sports teams that finished in the top 25 nationally.
Two in a Row at the Short Course Nationals -- The Wolverines made it two in a row at the AT&T USA Swimming Short Course National Championships (Dec. 3-5), rallying to win the college/university division on the final day of competition. U-M trailed California by five points entering the final day before putting up 109 points to finish with 281 total points and its second straight title. Junior Tyler Clary (Riverside, Calif./Riverside Poly) was awarded as the high scorer of the meet, as he took home three individual third-place finishes.
Wolverines Add Eight for 2010-11 -- Head coach Mike Bottom added eight swimmers during the early signing period. The Wolverines will welcome Kyle Duckitt (Johannesburg, South Africa/St. John's College), Jonathon Ekleberry (Rochester, Mich /Avondale), Connor Jaeger (Rumson, N.J./Rumson-Fair Haven), Ryutaro Kamiya (Tokyo, Japan/St. Mary's International), Sean Ryan (Hixson, Tenn./McCallie School), Kyle Whitaker (Chesterton, Ind./Chesterton), John Wojciechowski (Scottsdale, Ariz./Phoenix Brophy Prep), Michael Wynalda (Wyoming, Mich./Grandville) to the team next season.
Trio Voted Captains -- Seniors Chris Brady (Wilmington, Del./Mount Pleasant), André Schultz (Sao Paolo, Brazil/Colegio Palmares) and Shaun Weinberg (Phoenix, Md./Dulaney) were voted by their teammates as captains for the upcoming season.
Leader of the Wolverines -- Head coach Mike Bottom is in his second year leading the Wolverines. Last season, he led the Maize and Blue to an 8-1 overall record to go along with a perfect 7-0 Big Ten mark. His only blemish was a loss to Texas, the No. 1 team in the country. Considered one of the finest sprint coaches in the country, he has led swimmers to national titles in every stroke. This past summer, he was part of the United States' coaching staff at the FINA World Championships in Rome.
Michigan men's swimming and diving is now on Twitter. Sign up and follow the Wolverines (Michigan_swim) with up-to-the-minute news and information throughout the season and beyond. Twitter is a free casual, online social network that is designed to connect businesses, organizations and individuals. Each Twitter post (or "tweet") can be received on a user's cell phone via text or on the web.
2009-10 YEARBOOK & RECORD BOOK
Beginning with the 2009-10 academic year, the University of Michigan athletics department will no longer print media guides. U-M fans and media can still obtain all the information they're used to, only now it's available online. If you're looking for in-depth historical information, statistics, records, archives, etc., the Record Book is what you'll need. For more of a general overview of a team, the staff and student-athletes, check out the Yearbook. [ Check out both in our new publications section! ]
Considered one of the finest college-owned swimming and diving facilities when it was constructed in 1988 at a cost of approximately $8.5 million, a renovation in 1998 upgraded Canham to a state-of-the-art swimming and diving facility. The 59,000-square foot natatorium houses a 50-meter pool, eight lanes wide, that can be divided into two separate 25-yard pools by movable bulkheads. The Dick Kimball Diving Pool, located at the west end of the facility, features an Olympic Tower, one- and three-meter springboards and a hot tub. On the east end of the mezzanine level is one of two full-service training rooms on the U-M athletic campus. One of Michigan's three weight training and conditioning facilities is also located in the natatorium.
Fri-Sat., Jan. 15-16 -- at SMU Classic (Dallas, Texas), 6 p.m./Noon CST
Saturday, Jan. 16 -- vs. Eastern Michigan (Canham Natatorium), Noon

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

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a task, as it lacks a structured guide or procedural instructions. Instead, it primarily consists of event announcements, team performance summaries, and facility information, which do not encourage deeper reasoning or detailed instruction necessary for training a language model. The content is more descriptive and narrative rather than instructive or procedural.


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Cake serves 12.
Spice or Gum drops — shape assorted fondant colors into cones, brush with water and roll in granulated sugar. Dry on cornstarch-dusted surface.
Wrapped Candies — shape colored fondant into balls with flat bottoms or rectangles; make slit in ends with tip of knife. Roll out additional fondant 1/8-inch thick; cut into strips about 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches. Brush one end of strip with water, pleat and insert into slit in "candy". Dry on cornstarch-dusted surface.
Lollipops — make ropes by rolling together 2 colored fondant logs and 1 white fondant log until it measures 24 x 1/4 inches. Roll completed rope into spiral coil and insert lollipop stick. Dry on cornstarch-dusted surface.
Bake and cool a 2-layer 6-inch round cake. Stack cooled cake layers on a cake board using buttercream icing as a filling; prepare for fondant by lightly icing cake with buttercream.
Roll out fondant, 1/16-inch thick. Cover cake with fondant; smooth.
Make multi-colored fondant ropes with 1 white fondant log and 1 colored fondant log (follow instructions for lollipops, above). Cut ropes and attach to top cake edge with damp brush; attach fondant "candies" where rope swags meet with fondant adhesive. Position additional fondant candies on top of cake and around border.

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

The article provides a clear sequence of ordered steps for creating decorative fondant pieces and assembling a cake, which are laid out in a logical order that guides the reader through the process. However, while the instructions are detailed for a specific cake decoration task, they lack the depth and contextual reasoning that would be useful for training a language model in deeper reasoning or general problem-solving, as they focus on procedural details without exploring underlying principles or variations.