document:
April 26, 2012
My dear you are the most wonderful person in the world and you will have such a wonderful success in your new job.
I am so happy for you!!!!
I have never, in my whole life, written anything like that to any friend. To anyone at all, in fact.
At first I chalked it up to English not being her first language, but apparently she’s like this in her native language too.
It’s just who she is.
For many people, if they sent a message like the one above, it would be disingenuous, if they could even get away with it. Not this friend; she really means it. She is genuine and open and so warm.
I do not have an expressive face; I do not feel emotions as strongly as others; I do not tend to say expressive sentiments. Most people, except my children and my husband, and perhaps my blog readers, see very little emotion from me. Even so, it feels marvelous to be on the receiving end of such effusiveness from this friend, or my closest friend, or my husband, or my children, or my late mother, all of whom are tremendously expressive (of the full gamut of emotions, not just love). I may not express much emotion, but I’ve surrounded myself with it.
How effusive are you?
April 19, 2012
My real estate agent isn’t that great. Not terrible by any means, but not the best. My now-former house has been for sale since my mother’s health took a turn for the worse, almost 6 months before she died, which was over a year ago. That means my house has been for sale for a year and a half. It’s been empty for 3 months and counting. We keep dropping the price, and it keeps not getting bought. Our agent does all the things she’s supposed to do, but we can’t help but feel that if we had someone top-notch, they’d be doing more. More marketing, more staging, smarter pricing from the outset, something. It may be the horrendously crappy real estate market, or it may be her.
The catch is that we can’t fire her, and we couldn’t have gone with any other agent — because she is my now-former boss’s wife. He never said that I had to use his wife, but it seemed like it could really be asking for trouble if I didn’t.
DH has a good friend who is the opposite kind of real estate agent, in a different city. He’s the kind you see on billboards. Everyone in the industry knows him. He’s been featured on one of those TV shows that follows someone looking for a new house. If we lived in his city, we’d be obligated to use him, the same way we’re obligated to use my boss’s wife, but I’m glad that we’re not. He is The Best, and he knows it. Maybe because he and DH have been friends for more than 30 years he’d give us extra personal attention rather than charming us at key points in the process and delegating all of the real work to his underlings. Maybe. But he is The Best because of volume, not because of personal attention. No, in the case of real estate I’d rather have someone who wants the best price for me rather than the fastest sale for him. I’d rather have someone who is good but not a superstar.
In many domains, though, I do extensive research to find The Best. Burrito and Tamale’s first pediatrician was absolutely the best in the area, in terms of both skill and bedside manner. My first RE was one of the most famous in the world; my 2nd RE was the most respected in the region. Each car we have bought has been the absolute best possible choice for our needs at the time. Twice I have worked for one of the most important people in the world in my field; both times I have gotten mistreated and been miserable, but I also ended up with letters of recommendation from two of the most important people in our world, and for the rest of my career people will say, “Oh, you worked with him? Wow. He’s my hero.”
In other domains, I settle for fine. For example, the guy who plowed our driveway was fine — I don’t know if it’s even possible to be the best at plowing driveways. Even if it was, how much better could the best plow guy be than the fine one? What difference would it really make? Sometimes, beyond driveways, it does matter. Trust me, when it comes to dentistry it matters — I once had a filling fall out because the crappy dentist hadn’t removed all of the decay. When it comes to selling a house, so far it’s made $100K of difference in the asking price (and counting? please, no, just let it sell, c’mon, please?).
When I was a child athlete, the difference between best and fine was the difference between 1st place and 3rd place.
I was a competitive figure skater as a kid. I was not blessed with natural athletic talent, but I had been taking dance since I was 2, which made me flexible and graceful. I don’t know how my mother chose my skating coaches. My main coach, Brenda, was very nice. Everyone in the rink liked her. Her students did pretty well in competitions. I, however, was perennially 3rd place. There was a Girl Who Won Everything, and every time I moved up to the next level she did too. She was way better than I was, but somehow she didn’t advance faster than I did. It was really annoying. That explained not being 1st, but I almost never got 2nd either. I just wasn’t that good. Not that I was the worst; I usually scored above the middle of the pack. But once I was the only one in my division, and I didn’t get 1st place. They only gave 1st if you deserved it. I was the only competitor, and I placed 2nd. Humiliating.
The Girl Who Won Everything had a very young coach, Tania. When I started skating, Tania wasn’t a coach, just a teenager who skated at the same rink. Then, when she turned 18, she became a coach. And, because Tania had been one of us, a bunch of kids left their coaches and went to her. She was fun and young and so nice, and good. Really good. I stayed loyal to Brenda. I went to her wedding. I helped her evaluate potential baby names. I accidentally blew out the candle on her baby’s first birthday cake. We had a relationship.
Meanwhile, Tania’s students started winning. And winning. And winning. Especially the Girl Who Won Everything, but everyone else too. They collectively swept every competition.
One day, my mother arranged for me to have a single lesson with Tania. I would still be staying with Brenda (and my 2nd coach; don’t ask me why an 11 year old who’s not that good has to have 2 different coaches, but I did), but everyone knew that Brenda’s students were killing it, even the kids who weren’t naturally talented, and I wanted to know what the fuss was about. I had just one lesson with her. In that one lesson, Tania completely changed the way I jumped. I was a better skater after 45 minutes with her. My muscle memory can still recall how it feels to jump the old way vs. the Tania way — I can’t do it anymore, but my brain remembers exactly how Tania taught me to jump twice as high. She was clearly The Best. Yet I stayed with Brenda, fine but unremarkable Brenda.
I don’t know what might have happened if I’d switched to Tania from the start, or what might have happened if I’d switched after that life-changing lesson. Maybe I would have stuck with skating longer. I was never destined for the Olympics, but maybe I could have learned to do the double and triple axels that Tania’s students were doing. I probably would have received at least a few 1st place trophies, which seemed so important at the time even though all of my trophies and medals are gone forever now: after my mother’s death they were all thrown away when her house was cleared out.
Or maybe if I’d switched to Tania, I wouldn’t have learned the feeling of being with someone mediocre and knowing that you could do better, knowing that you are trapped by your own inertia. That feeling is now embedded deep within me. When I should be choosing something better, I feel it at such a visceral level. That feeling has saved me from bad doctors and loser boyfriends and inferior cupcakes. That feeling is why I will find a kick-ass real estate agent for the next house.
When do you want The Best? When do you settle for fine?
April 12, 2012
I love blogging. Not quick Tumblr-style blogging that you do from your phone, but crafted, deliberate, edited and re-edited blogging. Email is good too, for the same reason. Most people would be shocked at how many times I edit and tweak even the simplest emails. Lack of editing is why I don’t like hand-written letters… that, and the ink that my left hand smears across the page.
Unlike regular blogging, micro-blogging is a challenge for me. How am I supposed to think complete thoughts in 140 characters? Where is the nuance? I’m the only person I know who not only doesn’t abbreviate when texting but uses full punctuation: I’ve never received a semi-colon in a text, but I’ve sent plenty.
Long-form is too long for me. I’m such a perfectionist that I can’t see a very long piece of writing through.
In the olden days, pre-Twitter, DH used to say that instant messaging was perfectly suited for him. Now, he is a masterful Tweeter. He, somehow, can encapsulate nuance and wit and depth into 140 characters. He’s great at mid-length like blogs and longer-lengths too, but on Twitter he shows a gift for brevity that I can only dream about.
What medium is best suited for you?
April 5, 2012
Welcome to the April Intelligentsia.
#30: Elana from Elana’s Musings
#26: A from Are You Kidding Me?
#26: Lost In Translation from We Say IVF, They Say FIV
#22: Strongblonde from Strong Blonde
#14: Tara from Turkey In My Oven
#12: St. Elsewhere
#10: Lori from Write Mind Open Heart
#10: Rebecca from Get Lost With Me, Darling
#5: Sara from Aryanhwy
Current home tastes (at least in the U.S.) seem to skew toward big, open living spaces — the “great room.” My now-vacant, still-unsold, hemorrhaging-money house is the opposite: many separate living spaces. I loved it. I loved that DH and the twins and I could each do our own work/play without hearing each other. Conversely, multiple prospective buyers have specifically complained that there was no great room. Aren’t there any introverts who want to buy my house?
Preparing for fall, I’ve just toured several very different preschool classrooms. They are all within the same philosophy, so the toys and learning materials are very similar. There are differences in teacher styles and general vibe, of course. But the biggest difference is the physical space. One classroom is enormous, three connected rooms, with 12-foot ceilings, century-old woodwork, all sorts of nooks and crannies to work independently or interact with peers (or to get into trouble — I’m looking at you, Burrito). Another classroom is “cozy” — smallish space (accommodating half as many kids as the first one), low ceilings (not that you care when you’re 3 feet tall), dark — a Hobbit House feel. A third classroom is a big airy room with two walls of windows, bright and modern.
For several reasons including but not limited to the physical space, the bright airy classroom is the current frontrunner for our preschool choice. The first one would have been the frontrunner if I were picking a house. The Hobbit classroom would have been the frontrunner if I were picking a workspace.
My tall husband, on the other hand, would steer clear of the Hobbit room regardless of the purpose: he’d be okay with either of the other two, but dark with low ceilings is a dealbreaker for him.
Burrito is happy pretty much anywhere.
If it were up to Tamale, they’d attend an outdoor school. “I’m sitting on the ground! I need some sunscreen.”
What kind of physical space are you drawn to?

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

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps that guide the reader through completing a task step-by-step. Instead, it reads more like a personal narrative reflecting on various experiences and feelings related to choice, relationships, and self-discovery without a structured 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 includes personal anecdotes and introspections, the lack of clear directives or systematic reasoning makes it unsuitable for developing a model that requires structured, logical processes.


document:
• Completed online application to Texas Woman’s University Graduate School
• Completed School of Occupational Therapy application packet
• Baccalaureate degree completed by time of enrollment
• Overall grade point average of 3.0 calculated on last 60 credit hours before completion of baccalaureate degree, overall grade point average of 3.0 on 12 graduate credit hours, if applicable.
Please note that undergraduate courses completed after the bachelor’s degree are not considered as part of the undergraduate grade point average.
• Elementary Statistics
• Biological Sciences
• Anatomy & Physiology I
• Anatomy & Physiology II
• Behavioral Sciences
• Developmental Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology
• Medical Terminology
• For applicants applying for Fall 2014 entry into the program, completion at the time of application of a minimum of 7 credit hours of prerequisite courses for the MOT program, four hours in the biological sciences and three hours in the behavioral sciences with an overall grade point average of 3.0. The remainder of prerequisite courses must be completed prior to enrollment in the program.
• For applicants applying for Fall 2015 entry into the program and later, all prerequisite courses must be completed within the semester of application. For example, applications received by October 15th must include a plan to complete all prerequisite courses by end of December.
• Overall grade point average of 3.0 on prerequisite courses completed for the MOT program.
• MOT Applicant Clinical Observation Form completed by one licensed occupational therapist who can document a minimum of 20 contact hours of supervised observation with that individual therapist.
• MOT Applicant Academic Reference Form from a college/university faculty member under whom the applicant has completed a course of study.
• International students:
o Must submit documentation of all coursework completed outside the United States to the
o TWU Office of International Education for review. External review is not required.
o Students for whom English is not the primary language of their home country, must satisfy the university’s minimum TOEFL score (see www.twu.edu). International students may contact the Office of International Education directly at 940-898-3048 for more details.
• The Occupational Therapy Admissions Committee reviews all complete application packets.
• Students are recommended for acceptance on the basis of academic proficiency, recommendation ratings and application reviews. All applicants are notified in writing as to acceptance status.
IF ACCEPTED INTO THE MOT PROGRAM PROOF OF IMMUNIZATION RECORD, A BACKGROUND CHECK, AND A DRUG SCREEN WILL BE REQUIRED, AND MAY BE REPEATED BEFORE FIELDWORK.
Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination for the Occupational Therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an occupational therapist, registered (OTR). In addition most states require licensure in order to practice. A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION
Step 1: Apply to the Graduate School at Texas Woman’s University
Navigate online to www.twu.edu/admissions/ to begin the process. Applications will not be processed by the School of Occupational Therapy without Graduate School application.
Step 2: Complete 20 volunteer hours under the supervision of one occupational therapist
Contact an occupational therapist and arrange for 20 hours of observation of occupational therapy practice under his or her supervision. Present the occupational therapist with the enclosed MOT Applicant Clinical Observation Form and instruction letter. As indicated in the instruction letter, provide the supervising therapist with an envelope for the observation form to be sealed and signed. You will submit this with your application packet. NOTE: The School of Occupational Therapy does not refer applicants to specific clinical sites or therapists for observation hours. This choice is the responsibility of the applicant. Typically occupational therapy practitioners are glad to provide this service to persons interested in joining the profession.
Step 3: Obtain a recommendation from a college or university instructor
Contact a college/university instructor under whom you have completed at least 1 course for college credit. Present the instructor with the enclosed letter, MOT Applicant Academic Reference Form and an envelope. You will submit the completed form, sealed in a signed envelope, along with the rest of your application packet.
Step 4: Obtain two sets of official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended
Official transcripts only are accepted. Be certain to include all post-secondary colleges/universities attended. Missing transcripts may delay or prevent processing of your application.
Step 5: Apply to the School of Occupational Therapy
Complete the enclosed Master of Occupational Therapy Application form.
Complete the Graduate School application online (no paper mail in)
Step 6: Mail your application packet
Place all application materials (listed below) in a 9” x 12” envelope:
• Master of Occupational Therapy Application
• Sealed & signed envelope containing the completed MOT Applicant Clinical Observation Form
• Sealed & signed envelope containing the completed MOT Applicant Academic Reference Form
• Two sets of official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
Texas Woman’s University
School of Occupational Therapy
PO Box 425648
Denton, TX 76204-5648
page last updated 5/6/2013 2:29 PM

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

The article provides a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing an application to the Texas Woman's University Graduate School, guiding the reader through each stage in a straightforward manner. The instructions are detailed enough to encourage deeper reasoning, as they include specific requirements, such as forms needed and detailed tasks to complete, which can help a language model understand procedural ordering and relational tasks in context.


document:
I LOVE my Silhouette! I love having the ability to use my own fonts and create my own images, rather than being tied to cartridges and premade designs. I love being able to purchase just one image from the Silhouette Online Store for (usually) less than $1.00 each instead of paying $25-$50 for cartridges when I want just an image or two. And now I have even more of a reason to love it. For the last couple of days I've been playing around with the Silhouette Designer Edition Software and, can I just say, I LOVE having the ability to open SVG files right in the software, trace them, and manipulate them as I see fit. Without this software, using SVG files was quite the task, which involved opening them in another program, tracing them, converting them, and then finally opening them in the Silhouette Studio.
So for this project, I wanted to try out some of the abilities of the Designer Edition. I found a free shamrock SVG file from SVGcuts.com which I was able to easily trace and resize. For this particular shirt, I only used the top and middle layer of the shamrock. I didn't think the ruffly bottom layer was appropriate for my son :) The font that I used is Shelly Print from Lettering Delight. I used the smooth heat transfer material in dark green and yellow for this project.
After creating and cutting the image (making sure to mirror the image before cutting), peel away the negative space and weed out any small parts such as the middle of the O's or A's. After doing so, you're left with the words and images on a sticky backing.
Place it on the shirt and cover it with a cloth. I always use one of my husband's t-shirts rather than a dishcloth or towel. Use your iron on the highest/cotton setting and iron for about a minute. Check the edges and peel the backing away once it's adhered. Add the second layer and repeat with the ironing and checking.
And there you have it. A stylin' shirt for the littles, that will keep them from getting their cute little cheeks pinched!
Now, before we get to the giveaway, we want to let you know about Silhouette's current promotion from now until March 8th, 2013. Use the code "SOMEDAY" to get any of the following discounts:
- Silhouette Cameo Designer Edition Bundle (including the Cameo and Designer Edition Software) for only $269.99
- Silhouette Portrait Designer Edition Bundle (including the Portrait and Designer Edition Software) for only $179.99
- Silhouette Studio Designer Edition for only $24.99
And, on to what you've all been waiting for! Someday crafts is giving away one Silhouette Portrait cutter to one lucky reader!
We'll keep it fairly simple. To enter the giveaway for the Silhouette Portrait, you must first comment on this post telling us why you'd love to win the Silhouette Portrait or what projects you plan to do!
For 2 additional entries, you may like Someday Crafts on Facebook. You can also like Silhouette America on Facebook - and be sure to thank them for the giveaway while you're there! To get credit for the additional entries, you'll need to come back here and leave a separate comments for each action.
There you have it! Good luck!!
*The giveaway will open at 5:00am MST on 2/28/2013 and will close at 11:59pm on 3/3/2013. The winner will be announced on 3/4/2013. Winner must respond within 72 hours of announcement or prize will be forfeited and a new winner will be drawn. This giveaway is not endorsed or affiliated with Facebook. Prize fulfillment will be administered through Silhouette America. Please email firstname.lastname@example.org with any additional questions or concerns.*

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

The article does provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing the task of creating a customized shirt with the Silhouette software, including specific instructions for cutting, weeding, and applying the design. However, the procedural instructions lack the depth needed for training a language model capable of deeper reasoning, as they do not explore underlying concepts, alternative methods, or problem-solving strategies that could enhance understanding and application of the techniques involved.


document:
Verizon Team News and Notes
• This Week’s Verizon Dodge … Justin Allgaier will pilot Penske Racing chassis PRS-017 in Saturday afternoon’s 5-Hour Energy 250 at Gateway International Raceway. This is the same Dodge Charger that Allgaier used to record his first career Nationwide Series pole at Memphis Motorsports Park in October of 2009. It then raced at Richmond International Raceway in April, where the 2009 Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year started ninth and finished 15th. Most recently, Allgaier raced this chassis to a 25th-place finish at Gateway in July, where he was involved in a late-race incident.
• Welcome Home, Justin … Allgaier, a native of Riverton, Ill., grew up just over 100 miles northeast of Gateway International Raceway. He began his career racing quarter midgets in his home state at the age of five. Since then, he has claimed two poles, one win, 10 top-five and 30 top-10 finishes in 70 Nationwide Series starts; two poles, eight wins, 31 top fives and 45 top 10s and the 2008 championship in 86 ARCA Series starts; and two top-25 finishes in eight Camping World Truck Series races.
• Through 31 Races … With 31 races of the 2010 season in the record books, Allgaier has accumulated one pole, one win, seven top-five and 18 top-10 finishes, an average starting position of 12th and an average finish of 11.9. Allgaier has led 133 laps of competition and has completed 97.4 percent of the laps contested (5,536 of 5,684) so far this season.
• Get to the Points … Allgaier ranks fourth in the NNS championship point standings heading into this weekend’s event at GIR. He trails current point leader and Penske Racing teammate Brad Keselowski by 851 points, and third-place contender Kyle Busch by 336 points.
• Best in Class … Allgaier’s fourth-place position in the point standings is best among full-time, Nationwide Series-only drivers. Allgaier leads fellow Nationwide-only driver Trevor Bayne, currently ranked eighth, by 600 points.
• Allgaier at Gateway … In two NNS starts at GIR, Allgaier has a best finish of 11th, which came in his first start at the 1.25-mile oval. Additionally, the 24-year-old driver has an average starting position of 14.5, an average finish of 18th and has completed 98.5 percent of the laps contested (394 of 400).
• Penske Racing at Gateway … In three previous NNS starts at GIR, Penske Racing entries have recorded two top-15 finishes. Penske Dodges have been atop the leaderboard for 136 circuits in their time at Gateway, and have completed 594 of 600 laps contested.
• Penske Racing in 2010 … With 31 races completed in the 2010 season, Penske Racing’s two NASCAR Nationwide Series entries have recorded six poles, six wins, a combined 29 top-five and 43 top-10 finishes. Penske Dodges have completed 11,219 of 11,368 laps contested, and have been atop the leaderboard for 1,196 laps with drivers Allgaier and Keselowski.
• Are You Experienced? … In addition to his two previous NNS starts at the 1.25-mile venue, Allgaier has competed in four ARCA Series races at Gateway, posting his track-best finish of fourth in August of 2007.
• Driver of the Week … Nationwide has selected Allgaier as this week’s Driver of the Week. As part of the program, he will participate in an on-line chat with NASCAR.com this Wednesday at 12 p.m., where he will answer questions from race fans.
• In-Race Reporter … Allgaier will serve as ESPN’s in-race reporter for Saturday’s live broadcast of the 5-Hour Energy 250. Fans will see live in-car camera shots from the Verizon Dodge and listen as he and crew chief Chad Walter give live updates throughout the race.
• Cast Your Vote … Some 30,000 fans have cast their votes since July 6, and Allgaier is currently ranked among the top-five in the NNS Most Popular Driver award voting (through Wednesday, Sept. 15). Fans can visit www.nascarnationwideseries.com to vote for their favorite NASCAR Nationwide Series driver. Voting continues through Saturday, November 13.
• Meet the Driver … Fans can meet Allgaier on Thursday, October 21 from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Verizon Wireless store located at 5902 N. Illinois St. in Fairview Heights, Ill. The following day, he will sign for fans at the Penske Racing souvenir trailer, located in the midway at GIR, from 12 – 12:30 p.m. He will return to the trailer on Saturday from 11 – 11:30 a.m.
• High Above Clear Lake Avenue … As a part of breast cancer awareness month, Springfield, Ill.-based St. John's Hospital unveiled a "Real Men Wear Pink" billboard featuring Allgaier. The billboard will remain above one of the busiest sections of Springfield for the month of October.
Justin Allgaier on Gateway International Raceway
“There’s always a compromise at Gateway, and I’ve always been a believer in making the car better at one end or the other. You know when the car unloads off the truck which corner you’re going to be better at. Turns 3 and 4 for me always seem to be where I hit it. It’s wider than the other end of the track, which lets you build a lot of speed to carry down the frontstretch. That being said, the last time we raced at Gateway, it seemed the cars that were able to get off Turn 2 better were at an advantage. Our goal for this weekend is to find a decent balance, knowing that we’ll have to sacrifice at one end to be better in the other.”
Crew chief Chad Walter on Gateway International Raceway
“Gateway is a challenging track with very different corners at each end. It’s like a paperclip in Turns 1 and 2, and has long, sweeping turns at the other end of the track. Getting our Verizon Dodge loose enough to turn in 1 and 2 while still being able to put the power down through Turns 3 and 4 is what will make our race a lot more enjoyable. This track means a lot to Justin; it’s one of his favorites. We know that he’ll be up on the wheel to get a good finish for his hometown crowd.”

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

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps guiding the reader through a specific task; rather, it is primarily a recap and preview of racing updates and driver performance. Additionally, the procedural instructions necessary for training a language model are not present, as the content lacks detailed, structured guidance or logical progression needed for deeper reasoning development. The information is more narrative and descriptive, focused on statistics and background rather than explicit steps or methodology.


document:
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Trucks In Vegas Need A Very Good Show
Suddenly, the Craftsman Truck Series is the target of all kinds of rumors. The sponsor is gone, Dodge factory support is gone and the field at Vegas (33) is the shortest field in over a decade.
One thing has been a constant during all the turmoil over the past several years. The NCTS has the best TV coverage in NASCAR. Rick Allen and Phil Parsons are easy to understand and Ray Dunlap and Adam Alexander on pit road treat everyone equally.
SPEED produces this coverage and there are no gimmicks, no hype and no fancy sets. No Tech Center, Infield Studio or Hollywood Hotel is on-site. When it comes to the Trucks, SPEED kicks it "old school" and the results have been solid.
This week in Vegas, Krista Voda will once again host The Set-Up pre-race show from the head of the starting grid. Beginning at 9PM, Voda will offer a recap of the wild action last week in Loudon both during and after the race. Driver Colin Braun and his parents will be the subject of one feature, and Voda will take the Truck Series' most popular driver Johnny Benson to an indoor skydiving center. That might be worth the price of admission alone.
Parsons and Allen are up next at 9:30PM with the call of the race. This short field needs to have a good race to get some national attention on a Saturday night in prime-time. The NCTS is at a crossroads, and some work needs to be done to get the series back into the NASCAR limelight.
This post will serve to host your comments about the NCTS on SPEED from Las Vegas. To add your TV-related comment, just click on the COMMENTS button below and follow the easy directions. The rules for posting are located on the right side of the main page. Thanks for taking the time to stop by.

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

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps that guide the reader through completing a task nor does it contain well-structured procedural instructions. Instead, it discusses the event and TV coverage of the Craftsman Truck Series without offering specific guidance or detailed instructions that would facilitate deeper reasoning or training of a language model. The content focuses on the event's context and surrounding commentary rather than actionable steps.


document:
2001 Fountain Of Youth Stakes Grade I
up in a speed duel. Everything this horses has done, he has done naturally. I haven't tried to teach him to rate or anything. He has great natural ability." In winning for the third time in four starts, Songandaprayer increased his earnings to $189480. The next stop on the road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) for Songandaprayer is the Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfsteam on March 10. Donated by Jeff Mende.. ... gulfstream park horse racing songandaprayer vic stauffer edgar prado john dowd outofthebox ...
Tags: gulfstream, park, horse, racing, songandaprayer, vic, stauffer, edgar, prado, john, dowd, outofthebox, city, zip
Disclaimer: The Video, tag(s) and description on this page is provided by YouTube.com and is subject to the YouTube.com Terms of Service.

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

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a task, as it mainly consists of commentary on a horse race and its participants, rather than instructions. Furthermore, the content lacks structured procedural instructions that would facilitate training a language model for deeper reasoning, as there are no detailed or logical steps to analyze or comprehend.


document:
B&C Morning Show: Brooklyn Strikes First In The ‘Battle Of The Boroughs’
It was a playoff atmosphere in Brooklyn last night, and it took overtime to decide a winner between the Knicks and the Nets.
When the final horn sounded, it was the home team that found themselves on top, 96-89, meaning it was the Nets that won the first “Battle of the Boroughs.” That left Boomer & Craig with plenty to talk about as they opened up today’s radio program.
The Dynamic Radio Duo covered everything, from some of the Knicks’ deficiencies being exposed to the Nets’ eye-catching herringbone floor.
Not to be left out, Brandon Moore’s backside got the attention it deserves and Rex side-stepped questions about Tim Tebow’s health and Greg McElroy’s worth. Also, the guys imagined life without the other…

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 offers a narrative of a sports event and commentary. Additionally, the content lacks well-structured procedural instructions that could be used for training a language model, as it is primarily focused on opinions and observations rather than detailed, logical processes or reasoning techniques.


document:
POSTED IN: TV Show Recipes , Pati's Mexican Table
TAGS: baked , dessert , EP113 , food , grill , Mexican , plantain , plantains , recipe , side dish
Print This Page | Print Recipe | COMMENTS (1)
Plantanos Macho al Horno
Serves 2 to 4
2 ripe plantains
Salt or sugar to taste
Preheat the grill to medium heat or the oven to 400 degrees.
Cut a few small slits into the sides of the unpeeled, ripe plantains with a knife, since the plantains will expand as they cook. Individually wrap each plantain in aluminum foil and place them on the grill or in the oven. Let them cook for about 45 to 50 minutes, until they are soft and cooked through.
You know they are ready when they feel extremely soft to the touch and the sugar of the plantain has begun to caramelize. Open the aluminum foil, make a slit in the plantains, sprinkle with salt and sugar and eat them up!
I think her recipes are so delicious. The look beautiful and taste marvelous. I recomend her recipes to everyone.
You are currently viewing "Pati's Mexican Table: Baked Plantains" at: http://patismexicantable.com/2011/06/baked-plantains.html
Courtesy of Pati's Mexican Table: http://patismexicantable.com/
2009 © Patricia Jinich. All text and images are property of Patricia Jinich. All Rights Reserved.

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

The article provides a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing the task of baking plantains, making it easy to follow. However, while the instructions are straightforward, they lack the depth and detailed explanation that would be necessary for training a language model capable of deeper reasoning, as they do not explore variations or underlying principles behind the steps.


document:
Jose Mourinho lauded Chelsea's defensive resilience after his side moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League.
A 4-0 defeat of Spurs on Saturday saw the Blues claim a seventh clean sheet in their last 10 league matches and extend their advantage over Mourinho's title pick Manchester City to nine points, although the 2012 champions have three games in-hand.
Goalkeeper Petr Cech, Branislav Ivanovic, Cesar Azpilicueta, Gary Cahill and captain John Terry are established as Mourinho's favoured back four, much to the Portuguese's satisfaction.
Azpilicueta, who has displaced Ashley Cole at left-back, received particular praise.
"We know that to win matches you need to score more goals than the opponent, but one of the ways you have to score more is if you don't concede," said Mourinho, whose strikers have been much derided this term.
"We work, we prepare matches, we analyse opponents. You try to find the best balance.
"Defensively you try to make a shape, you try to find a balance. I like Ivanovic playing right-back more than as a central defender.
"I like a lot the stability of Cahill and the understanding of Cahill with John.
"And I think at this moment Azpilicueta is unbeatable. For many, many matches I haven't seen one player beat Azpilicueta in an individual duel.
"The team is compact, we have a good balance, we are playing well defensively."
While Mourinho was dishing out plaudits, Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood was less than complimentary about some members of his squad and will hope for a reaction in the Europa League on Thursday.
"This is another blow to us," said Sherwood, who was unable to end Spurs' 24-year wait for victory at Stamford Bridge.
"We play Benfica now on Thursday and have to bounce back very quickly.
"We don't have time to dwell on this now. But I'm gutted, massively disappointed."
Tottenham "capitulated", to use Sherwood's own words, in the second half, with Jan Vertonghen gifting Samuel Eto'o the first and Younes Kaboul sent off for the foul which allowed Eden Hazard to convert a penalty. Sherwood was uncertain if Spurs would appeal the decision.
It did not help that captain Michael Dawson departed early with a hamstring injury which leaves him doubtful for Thursday's Europa League last-16 first leg with Benfica.
"We're hoping there's a miracle, but I'm not going to hold my breath," added Sherwood on Dawson, whose departure was followed by a quick-fire Demba Ba double.
Ba last started a Premier League match for Chelsea on October 6 at Norwich.
He has struggled to take his limited opportunities off the bench since, but will hope his double strike earns further chances, especially as Fernando Torres faces a spell out with a groin injury.
"That was a great day for the whole team and the whole club," Ba told Chelsea TV.
"I try to deal with what I've been given and it's not always easy, but I just do what I have to do. I just take the chance to score and I did."
Tottenham had Chelsea under pressure at times in the first half, in particular, but Mourinho was unfazed.
"We were all calm," Mourinho told Chelsea TV.
"No mistakes, no defensive mistakes. They had control of the ball and of the game but they didn't scare us. That's a good feeling.
"We were very mature. You have to cope with what the game has to give you and sometimes the game gives you a fantastic game, sometimes the game gives you a difficult game and we coped very well with a difficult first half.
"When you are not on the top of your game, but you feel they are not very dangerous, keep calm and you wait for your moment."
The comments could equally apply to the title race, but Mourinho insists the table is not accurate as Arsenal, Liverpool and City, in particular, have games in hand.

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

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps to complete a specific task; rather, it discusses a football match and offers some opinions and reflections from managers, particularly Jose Mourinho. Additionally, the procedural instructions necessary for training a language model in deeper reasoning are absent; the content is primarily narrative and lacks structured guidelines or detailed descriptions that would encourage complex reasoning processes.


document:
England cricketer Moeen Ali can continue wearing wristbands declaring his support for the population of Gaza during the remainder of the third Investec Test against India, the ECB said.
The Birmingham-born all-rounder wore bands featured the slogans "Save Gaza" and "Free Palestine" while batting against India at the Ageas Bowl in Hampshire.
It is yet to become clear whether the International Cricket Council will take a dim view of practising Muslim Moeen's show of solidarity, or indeed issue any sanction under their code of conduct.
An initial response from the world governing body was that the matter will be "investigated".
The England and Wales Cricket Board was able to clarify, meanwhile, that it was unaware beforehand of Moeen's plans to wear the wristbands but will not be asking him to take them off.
A spokesman added: "We don't believe he has committed any offence."
The 27-year-old made 12 runs in England's 569 for seven declared on day two of the match.

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

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a task; instead, it presents a narrative about Moeen Ali's decision to wear wristbands during a cricket match. Additionally, the procedural instructions required for training a language model capable of deeper reasoning are absent, as there are no detailed methodologies or structured instructions provided within the text. The content primarily focuses on reporting an event rather than guiding through a process.


document:
Gin Cocktail: Big Blue Sexy
20 ml Bols Blue
50 ml Gin
30 ml fresh lemon Juice
4 large cubes of ice
soda (Q Soda is great)
Fill a long Collins glass with ice
Add the first three ingredients
Fill with Q Soda
Serve with a long straw
An optional garnish would be a slice of lemon or lime!
Note: If you are interested in more of my original cocktail recipes, please click this link (Cocktails and Recipes) for more of my mixed drink recipes!

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

The article provides a clear sequence of ordered steps for making the "Big Blue Sexy" gin cocktail, detailing each action in a logical progression. However, the instructions lack the depth and complexity required for training a language model capable of deeper reasoning, as they do not encourage the exploration of underlying concepts or variations beyond the basic recipe.


document:
0 Comments · Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Libraries and newspapers are dying.
There’s no denying that.
by Jac Kern
Jac's roundup of pop culture news and Internet findings
In advance of last Sunday’s Bengals game against the
Patriots (I know, let’s not speak of that), some local players were featured
on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’s popular "Tonight Show
Andy Dalton truly is a personified pumpkin spice
latte, isn’t he?
Housewives of New Jersey stars Teresa and Joe Giudice last week both plead guilty to multiple counts of fraud and were sentenced
to 15 months and 41 months in federal prison, respectively. Teresa will serve
her sentence first beginning in January 2015. Joe faces deportation to his
native Italy following his jail time. The two sat down with Andy Cohen for an
exclusive interview that aired Monday on Bravo. The network reportedly paid big
bucks for the one-on-one — according to some sources, enough to cover their restitution
— but Bravo denied the claims. A hefty paycheck would explain some of the
tough, pressing questions Cohen was able to get away with. (At one point as we
were watching Part One, my boyfriend hushed me — “I’m trying to hear this,” he
said — which has certainly never happened during a Bravo program. Ever.) Part
Two of the interview airs Thursday at 9 p.m.
The Giudices serve as a reminder not to commit bank
fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, bankruptcy fraud or lie on loan applications or
forget to pay your taxes. And if you do, try not to throw lavish parties in
your tacky suburban castle on national television.
On the upside, they did just provide me with an excellent pop-culturally
relevant Halloween costume idea. Thanks, Tre!
Related: Fellow New Jerseyan and tanning enthusiast
Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino has also recently been charged with tax fraud
Way to make the Garden State proud.
Lil Jon, “Lil Lena” Dunham, Fred Armisen, children
of famous folks and other celebs teamed up for an epic Rock the Vote video:
Because we just can’t let that terrible club anthem died quietly, can
Some of the scariest shows of the season start up
this week, with American Horror Story:
Freak Show debuting tonight on FX and The
Walking Dead’s fifth season premiere Sunday on AMC. Read more about these shows
and others to watch in this week’s TV column.
We already know a TWD spinoff/companion series is in the works, though few details
have been revealed, and now we’re learning American
Horror Story will get a related offshoot. I know what you’re thinking: each
season basically is a spinoff of the AHS franchise. But this is a little
different. Ryan Murphy will direct a new series based on the same anthology
format and American setting for American
Crime Story. Each season (presuming its success matches that of AHS) will follow a different true
American crime, beginning with one of the most followed court cases of all
time: The O.J. Simpson trial. American
Crime Story: The People Vs. O.J. Simpson has already been ordered as a
10-episode series for FX. Read more here.
Portlandia’s feminist bookstore sketch may be a hilarious
fiction, but it’s filmed in real Portland bookshop In Other Words. The IRL
Women and Women First is at risk of closing and it needs your help!
Alfonso Ribeiro of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is
on Dancing with the Stars so of
course he did “The Carlton”:
0 Comments · Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Mayor John Cranley launched this year’s Young
Professionals Kitchen Cabinet, a think tank for Cincinnati residents
under the age of 40. Members will have the chance to brainstorm,
research and share ideas with the mayor and city administration.
0 Comments · Wednesday, September 25, 2013
It’s difficult to consider the Cincinnati
Bengals to be one of the NFL’s more innovative franchises — aside from
winning the most lopsided stadium deal in the history of football and
then hiring the guy who negotiated it for the county, the team is really
only known for losing Super Bowls to the 49ers and a funny 1990s
Garey Faulkner parlays a one-time bet into success as a beard model
0 Comments · Wednesday, September 18, 2013
The Amelia native and
onetime pro BMX biker has parlayed his massive (and still growing) beard
into something he never thought possible: a living.
2 Comments · Wednesday, September 18, 2013
FRIDAY SEPT. 13: Ohio is a great state with a lot of smart
people in it, but somehow it seems like the dumbest people in it end up
in really important positions. Take Debe Tehrar, the president of the
Ohio School Board.
0 Comments · Wednesday, August 21, 2013
SATURDAY AUG. 17: The Akron Beacon Journal
today reported that a state representative named John Becker, who is
apparently from suburban Cincinnati (how many [expletive] state reps are
there, for real?), proposed an expansion of Ohio’s death penalty law to
cover some sex-related crimes.
0 Comments · Wednesday, April 3, 2013
The 2013 reader picks for best local athletes, teams and recreational sports spots around town.
0 Comments · Wednesday, April 3, 2013
From Joey Votto's cool hitting style to the local coaches, teams and recreational spots we enjoy all year long.
0 Comments · Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Is Dalton the quarterback who can lead
the Bengals to a Super Bowl? For now, at least, his coach is sticking by
him, so that’s about all that matters.

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

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a specific task; rather, it consists of a series of commentary and updates on various pop culture events. Additionally, the procedural instructions are not well-structured or detailed enough to facilitate training a language model capable of deeper reasoning, as the content lacks informative, step-by-step guidance. The anecdotes and opinions presented do not promote a logical progression or thorough understanding of a process.


document:
Apple cake using apple pie filling
Recipes / Apple cake using apple pie filling (1000+)
apple cake, ingredients: 1 box yellow cake mix, 1 can apple pie filling, 1 small package
apple pie filling
use the pie filling and would rather prepare your own filling
Apple Crisp 1 (21 oz.) can apple pie filling 2 TBS brown sugar 1 (16.5 oz) yellow cake
s notes: I used a boxed gluten free cake mix. I also made my own apple pie filling (recipe
Apple Pie Apple Streusel Cake Apple Brownies Browned Butter Apple Cake Caramel Apple Cake
pack of 10) 1 cup cherry pie filling (you can use a pie filling of your choice) flour for
was. I used a box cake mix cakes with other pie fillings and see how they taste. This cake
since I used the Apple Cake 18 1/2 ounce box yellow cake mix 21 oz can apple pie filling
apple juice) into the pie filling before baking. 1 - 20 ounce can apple pie filling
Groups / Apple cake using apple pie filling (0)
biscotti recipe that uses cake mixes-I have one that I love that uses Bisquick and I love
for the oven it can be anything from pies ,cakes even main dishes it doesn't have to
long. Whether I'm making recipes with apples, pumpkin or pears, the irresistible aromas
spiked or straight up, used in rubs a quick bread, cake, muffin, doughnut, cookie
pumpkin pie to pumpkin soup and everything in and peruse other chef recipes that use
Themes / Apple cake using apple pie filling (0)
Cake Baker, Baking cakes, pies, cookies, breads, main ingredient: Poultry, cook method
Winner's Six Layer Key Lime cake, Six-Layer Key Lime Cake with Cream Cheese Icing and
EGGS CORN PUDDING ROLLS PINEAPPLE CASSEROLE PECAN PIE CARROT CAKE, cuisine: American
combined with any one of these : honey, apple, lemon is a great reliver of stress which
number of meals per week as usual, but only use ingredients you have. 7. If you don't have
Trusted Results with Apple cake using apple pie filling
This German Apple Cake is a moist dense cake that keeps well. It has been a family favorite for twenty years.
This is a moist and wonderful apple cake. Great to eat at any time of the day!
A great tasting, moist cake and a great way to use up extra apples
Step-by-step instructions for preparing classic apple pie filling. ... If you have an apple corer, use it while the apple is still whole. ...
APPLE PIE CAKE. Preheat oven to ... Stir in drained apples and chopped ... Dried Apple Filling. Dust top ... the sides of cake. Ingredients: 16 ...
This is a delicious layered apple cake topped with streusel which is easy to prepare. You can also use this pastry base with pitted cherries, plums, or sliced peaches.
Almost like an apple pie, but baked in a 10x15 inch sheet pan. Apple filling is baked between 2 layers of pastry, then covered with a creamy white frosting.

response:
**Step-by-step: No**
The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a specific task. Instead, it appears to contain a mix of recipe fragments and various ideas related to apple cake, which makes it challenging to follow a coherent process.

**Training: No**
The instructions found in the article are inadequately structured for training a language model aimed at deeper reasoning. The lack of detailed and organized procedural instructions means that the necessary foundational knowledge and logical progression required for effective reasoning are not present.


document:
We publish a lot of stories every week on Gadling. Sometimes, you might just miss one or two. Don’t spend your entire weekend combing for the must-read stories. We’ve gathered everything that was popular from the last week. Here’s your one-stop, weekly roundup.
Most Likely To Make Us Hungry
Most Likely To Make Us Recoil A Little
Most Likely To Make Us Skip Work On Monday
Most Likely To Keep Us Grounded… Or Get Us Moving
Most Popular on Social Media
Most Popular on AOL Travel

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

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a task; rather, it offers a summary of popular stories without detailing any specific procedures. Additionally, the instructions are not well-structured for training a language model, as they lack the necessary depth and clarity to stimulate deeper reasoning or understanding of a process.


document:
Mapping Earnings: Finding the Bottom Line in Profits
Step 1: What Can I Determine About a Company From the Income Sheet?
The income statement reports on one of the most critical company figures—its earnings per share. Over the long run, a stock's value is dependent upon its earnings potential. Investors closely monitor earnings announcements. Stock price can nose dive when earnings expectations are missed by even a few pennies. Therefore, it is important to be able to read and understand an income statement and identify trends of key items that impact earnings.
What Can I Determine About a Company From the Income Sheet?
How are Sales Logged by a Company?
What Makes Up a Firm's Gross Profit?
Why Do Other Revenue and Expenses Need to Be Factored Into the Gross Profit?
How Do Taxes Affect Income?
What Is the Bottom Line for Earnings?
The goal of the income statement is to determine revenue for the period that it covers and then match the corresponding expenses to the revenue. The income statement, sometimes referred to as the statement of earnings or statement of operations, presents a picture of a company's profitability over the entire period of time covered. This is in contrast to the balance sheet, which presents a snapshot of a company's financial condition at a specific point in time.
The income statement cumulates revenues and expenses and presents the results in a statement that is designed to be read from top to bottom. Like the balance sheet, the income statement reflects management's decisions, estimates, and accounting choices. Just looking at the bottom-line profits may mislead investors. A careful, step-by-step review of the income statement is useful in order to judge the quality and content of the bottom-line earnings figure.
The income statement outline presented in Table 1 has five income steps: (1) gross income, (2) operating income, (3) income before taxes, (4) income after taxes and (5) net income. There is wide latitude for the format of the income statement used by firms, but the five-step format is useful in explaining the information provided by the statement.
To read more, please become an AAII member or CLICK HERE.

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

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a specific task. While it discusses important elements of an income statement, it does not create a structured, procedural approach that guides the reader in a step-by-step manner. Additionally, the instructions lack the detailed, sequential reasoning necessary for training a language model to engage in deeper reasoning, as it mostly outlines concepts without a framework for applying them systematically.


document:
Extract Unique Hostnames
To extract unique hostnames (domains/subdomains) from a list of URLs.
How it Works
After inputting 'URLs,' click 'Extract Unique Hostnames.' You will then be presented with an exportable list of all of unique hostnames in the list of URLs you provided.
How to Use it, Step by Step
Upgrade Your Ontolo Account
get 25 Instant Prospector reports,
plus weekly competitor reporting.

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

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing the task, as it lacks a detailed, step-by-step format that would walk the reader through the extraction process. Additionally, the procedural instructions are quite brief and do not furnish enough detail or complexity to foster deeper reasoning, making them insufficient for training a language model in that regard.


document:
Our cupcake contributor, Lauren of Crave. Indulge. Satisfy., is here with a decadent new recipe….
When I think of October there is one thing that comes to mind…CANDY, and lots of it! This is the one month of the year where we have an excuse to keep our pantry stocked full of a variety of mini candy bars and not feel guilty right? I mean you walk the aisles at the grocery store and come to the Halloween candy section and there is bag after bag after bag of candy just asking to be placed into your cart. I’m not sure about you, but my go to candies always include chocolate, peanuts and peanut butter of some sorts. So to get you in the Halloween spirit I’ve created a Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cupcake with Halloween Candy Bark on top, inspired by some of my favorite candy!
At first glance this cupcake may just appear to be a chocolate cake, but after one bite you will definitely be able to taste the addition of peanut butter in the cake as well! Swirled with peanut butter buttercream on top, this cupcake tastes like a giant Reese Cup! So all you chocolate and peanut butter lovers out there, this is one cupcake you are going to want to try! The fun part is all about the presentation though and adding a giant piece of Halloween Candy Bark on top! Loaded with Peanut M&Ms, Reese Pieces, Reese Cups and Butterfinger candies, this is one sweet cupcake that any candyholic is going to love! The bright orange and yellow coated candies just scream fall.
These cupcakes would be a great addition to your Halloween dessert table or be even cuter packaged up to give away to the neighborhood kids as they trick-or-treat or send to school with your kids to give to their classmates. I came across this absolutely adorable and genius way to package single cupcakes on Pinterest and just had to share it with you all. All you need are clear plastic cups, plastic treat bags and ribbon. This is one of the most creative ideas I’ve ever seen to package cupcakes individually. You could even personalize them with a special tag for the recipients name or a message like “Trick-or-Treat” or “Happy Halloween”.
I hope you decide to give this recipe a try! It is a real treat and I promise you won’t be disappointed! Feel free to experiment with some of your favorite candies and create your own version of Halloween Candy Bark. There are a million possibilities to create the ultimate candy combo, just browse through the candy isle and become inspired!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Halloween Candy Bark
recipe by Lauren Kapeluck
(makes 24 cupcakes)
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup creamy peanut butter (I used Jif)
2 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line muffin pans with cupcake liners.
- In medium bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- In bowl of stand mixer cream butter, peanut butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time mixing well after each addition and scraping down sides of bowl.
- Add vanilla and mix well.
- Add dry ingredients and buttermilk alternating between dry and wet and scraping down the sides of the bowl and mixing until well combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 20-21 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool in pans for 5 minutes, then remove to wire racks to finish cooling.
10. Once cupcakes are completely cool frost with Peanut Butter Buttercream and garnish with Halloween Candy Bark.
For the Icing:
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 cup peanut butter (I used Jif)
4 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
- In bowl of stand mixer beat butter, peanut butter and vanilla until creamy.
- Gradually add in confectioner’s sugar one cup at a time, scraping down sides of bowl as necessary.
- Add milk until you reach desired consistency.
- Continue to beat on medium until light and fluffy about 3 minutes.
- Place icing in piping bag fitted with a large round tip and frost cupcakes.
- Garnish cupcakes with Halloween Candy Bark.
For the Halloween Candy Bark:
16 oz Chocolate Bark
1/2 cup Peanut M&Ms (yellow and orange), chopped
1/2 cup Reese Pieces
4 large Reese Cups, cut into 8 pieces like a pie
4 small Butterfinger candy bars, chopped
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
- Melt chocolate bark in microwave safe bowl for 1 minute. Continue to microwave at 15 second intervals until melted. Pour melted chocolate onto prepared baking sheet and spread evenly with spatula.
- Sprinkle Peanut M&Ms, Reese Pieces, Reese Cups and Butterfinger candies on top.
- Place candy bark into the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill.
- Break bark apart and garnish cupcakes.
For the Cupcake Packaging:
9 oz Solo clear plastic cups
clear treat bags (4 in x 2 in)
- Place cupcake in bottom of plastic cup.
- Slide cup into plastic treat bag.
- Gather the top of the treat bag and tie with your ribbon.
- Add a name tag or special message if desired.
Hope you all enjoy these cupcake treats! Oh by the way, you will have some Halloween Candy Bark left over after you garnish your cupcakes, so I highly recommend crumbling some over a bowl of vanilla ice cream, it’s pretty terrific! Happy Halloween!

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

The article provides a clear sequence of ordered steps for making Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes and includes all necessary ingredients and quantities, organized in a way that would be easy for readers to follow. The detailed procedural instructions, including the frosting and packaging steps, offer depth and context that can guide a language model in understanding complex instructions and encourage deeper reasoning about culinary techniques and presentation.


document:
Alicia Landry was like E.F. Hutton: When she spoke, her husband listened.
Tom Landry's widow stole the show at the reunion of the 1971 Cowboys on Monday, which was 40 years to the day that the franchise won its first championship. Alicia Landry married Tom Landry Sr. in 1949. He became head coach of the Cowboys 10 years later, something for which Alicia takes credit.
She was asked Monday night whether she ever offered her husband any advice about the Cowboys. She said three times she had:
1. It was her idea that "Tommy," as she calls Landry, wear a fedora. For a cold-weather game in New York, someone had suggested he don a Stetson. "That's so trite," Alicia said. "But it does look good on Bum [Phillips]." So Alicia had Landry wear a fedora. It became Landry's trademark.
2. She was the one who chose coming to Dallas over staying in New York. Alicia said Landry could have stayed and coached the Giants, but she told Tommy they were moving back to Texas. "It's more like a club than a state," she said. Landry coached the Cowboys until 1989 when Jerry Jones bought the team. They won two Super Bowls under Landry. "That was my gift to you all," she said.
3. She was reluctant to admit it, but Roger Staubach and Craig Morton found out Monday that it was Alicia's idea that the Cowboys shuttle their quarterbacks for a 1971 game against the Bears. Staubach and Morton alternated each play, and the Cowboys gained almost 500 yards. But they turned it over seven times and lost 23-19 to fall to 4-3 on the season. Staubach was given the job for the rest of the season. "I hate to admit it, but shuttling the quarterbacks was my idea," Alicia said. Asked if Staubach and Morton knew that, she answered, "No one ever asked me."
Alicia also said it was her suggestion to put a star on the side of the helmet.
"With Tommy coaching them, they were going to be stars," she said, "and it's the Lone Star State."
The story of the '71 Cowboys has been preserved in a recently released book entitled: Breakthrough 'Boys. It was written by former Associated Press writer Jaime Aron.
-- Charean Williams

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 particular task; rather, it presents anecdotes and personal insights from Alicia Landry about her influence on her husband's career with the Cowboys. Additionally, while it contains interesting information, the instructions or points made are not structured in a way that would facilitate detailed training or deeper reasoning for a language model, as they lack a comprehensive framework or procedural guidelines.


document:
March 7, 2013
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder has been named the 2013 Burns and McDonnell Coach of the Year by the Kansas City Sports Commission as the organization announced today winners for its annual awards banquet.
Each year the Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation honors the area’s outstanding individuals for their commitment and achievement in sports.
In addition to Snyder, awards will be given to the Kansas City area’s top sportsman, sportswoman, community champion and top executive. Presentation of the 2013 awards will take place Friday, April 19, at the Kansas City Downtown Marriot - Muehlbach Towers.
Predicted to finish sixth in the Big 12 prior to the season, the Wildcats tallied an 11-2 record, including an 8-1 mark in Big 12 play to capture the school’s third conference championship and first since 2003. The 2012 Bobby Dodd National Coach of the Year, Snyder guided Kansas State to its seventh 11-win season, but only the second 11-win regular season (1998).
In addition being named the 2012 Big 12 Coach of the Year by both the Associated Press and his fellow coaches, Snyder was also a finalist for the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year and Bear Bryant Award for the second straight season as well as being a finalist for the Eddie Robinson and Bobby Bowden Coach of the Year Awards and a semifinalist for the Maxwell Coach of the Year Award.
Snyder led K-State to a school-record six wins against ranked opponents in 2012, including its conference-championship clinching victory over No. 18 Texas. Additionally, the Wildcats obtained their first-ever No. 1 ranking the BCS standings earlier in the season.
Named the 32nd head football coach at K-State on November 30, 1988, and again as the 34th on November 24, 2008, Snyder has amassed a 170-85-1 (.669) record during his tenure with the Wildcats, including an 97-65-1 (.598) mark in Big 8/12 games. His 170 victories are the seventh-most among active FBS coaches and are more than triple the man in second place on K-State’s all-time coaching victories list.
The Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation benefits the Kansas City region through sports by creating, attracting and managing major sporting events for Kansas City. And, promote the lifetime benefits of sports for youth through educational initiatives, tournaments and clinics. For more information on the awards banquet, visit www.sportkc.org.

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 task. Instead, it focuses on announcing awards and achievements related to Kansas State's head coach Bill Snyder, without detailed procedural instructions that would facilitate training a language model in reasoning or problem-solving steps. The content is primarily informational rather than instructional, lacking the structured guidance needed for deeper reasoning training.


document:
KANSAS CITY -- Before rain caused a postponement of Friday night's game, Royals manager Ned Yost had written two different names into his lineup for the scheduled game against the Indians: Miguel Tejada at third base and Elliot Johnson at second base.
They replaced a couple of left-handed batters, Mike Moustakas and Chris Getz respectively, to give a more right-handed slant against the Indians' lefty starter, Scott Kazmir. Although Moustakas has a .154 average, that's not the primary reason that he was taken out of the lineup.
"If I had my druthers, I wouldn't want Moose sitting today, because I thought he had a real good day yesterday and he's starting to get where he needs to be," Yost said. "But with the lefty going today it gives us an opportunity to get Tejada and Johnson some at-bats."
Kazmir was held over as Saturday's starter, but no word on if Yost would alter his lineup.
Previously, Tejada had played in just five games, going 2-for-9. In his prime, he played all 162 games in six seasons. Now it's entirely different.
"I prepare every day for any moment that they might need me," Tejada said. "Right now, the team is doing real good. We're in first place and everything has been good. I'm trying to help the other guys in the dugout, but when the manager needs me, I'm prepared."
Johnson had appeared in eight games, going 2-for-13, but coming off the bench is something he's done most of his career.
"It's hard to be exactly perfect game-ready, to feel you haven't missed a beat," Johnson said. "It doesn't happen a whole lot like that."
During a game, the reserve players can keep ready by taking swings in the batting cage behind the dugout. But that's not like being in the game.
"It's 100 percent different," Johnson said. "You don't know what's coming and they throw harder, the ball's not straight, etcetera, etcetera. But we've done it plenty; you just want to get a strike and put it in play."
Yost didn't utilize Tejada in Thursday's 10-inning, 8-3 victory at Detroit, but came close to pinch-hitting him for Jarrod Dyson, then the designated hitter, in the ninth inning with two outs and two on. But with the score, 3-3, and extra innings looming, he decided against it.
"Because then I'm totally out of players," Yost said. "I thought, 'Well, can I do it? And then if something happens, I can insert him into the game and have my pitchers hit?' I almost went that way but, you know what? I had a little feeling -- [Dyson] has really been swinging good in early BP, really swinging good. I felt like he was going to get a hit."
As it turned out, Dyson flied out to left.
Dick Kaegel is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a task. Instead, it focuses on a narrative about a baseball manager's lineup decisions and player readiness, lacking any structured procedural instructions. The information lacks the detailed clarity needed for training a language model capable of deeper reasoning, as it is primarily descriptive and does not present a clear framework for analysis or action.


document:
Tallahassee, FL-- Florida State has dismissed DB Greg Reid from the team for a violation of team rules, coach Jimbo Fisher announced Wednesday morning.
Reid was arrested in July for marijuana possession and driving on a suspended license. He was suspended one game for an arrest last season, but charges were eventually dropped in that case.
An unverified Twitter account claiming to be former Seminole player Tamarick Vanover broke the news on Twitter early Wednesday morning, and the school released a one-sentence statement confirming the Reid's dismissal a short time later.
Reid was also an explosive return man for the Seminoles. He was named to CBSSports.com's preseason All ACC team and the ACC Kickoff media preseason All ACC team as a punt returner.

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

The article does not provide a sequence of ordered steps that guide the reader through completing a task, as it primarily reports on the dismissal of a player and related incidents without any procedural instructions. Additionally, the content lacks structured guidelines or detailed information that would facilitate training a language model in deeper reasoning, focusing instead on factual reporting rather than instructive content.


document:
Story | Mar 24, 2015 | 4:40 PM
A collection of news and information related to James Jones (basketball) published by this site and its partners.
Top James Jones (basketball) Articles see all
Displaying items 1-5
Story | Mar 27, 2015 | 9:19 PM
Story | Mar 24, 2015 | 5:20 AM
MILWAUKEE It's rare for contending teams to overhaul their roster in season and even more unusual for the moves to take hold instantly. Typically an adjustment period of some sort is necessary, but the Cavaliers flourished almost immediately after...
Story | Mar 16, 2015 | 6:34 PM
Story | Mar 15, 2015 | 9:00 PM

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

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a task. Instead, it consists of a collection of news stories related to a basketball player, lacking detailed procedural instructions. This absence of structured guidance means it wouldn't be useful for training a language model aimed at deeper reasoning, as there are no complex operations or logical progressions for the model to learn from.


document:
Revolution put on hold for the day
Jon Culley finds little for the faithful at Trent Bridge to shout about
Friday 08 August 1997
From the moment it became known that Mark Taylor had won the toss, that Michael Atherton's new and supposedly "lucky" coin had smiled no more kindly on him than the four-time loser he had discarded in its favour, there was a sense of inevitability that almost instantly conveyed itself to the crowd.
The heady atmosphere of Edgbaston in the first week of June seemed a good deal more than nine weeks ago, Atherton's exhortation to the public to bottle up the Birmingham spirit and carry it with them through the series long forgotten words.
There was a roar of sorts as the recalled Devon Malcolm ran in to bowl the first delivery of the match, but peaceful sunbathing soon appeared to have greater appeal than getting behind our beleaguered boys. Even the entry into Test cricket of the Hollioake brothers, whose presence, we had been told, would "fire the nation's imagination", stirred only negligible excitement.
Ben, whom Atherton had hoped would lend his youthful lack of inhibition to England's cause, began with three overs of little distinction and was promptly rewrapped in cotton wool. This worked insomuch as he returned later to dismiss Greg Blewett with a long hop, but did little to deflate the swelling confidence of the opposition.
The Australian camp now gleefully perceive English cricket as a game "in disarray", the prospect of a fifth successive Ashes series loss seen as the largest single factor behind the far-reaching reforms outlined by Lord MacLaurin this week. To their eyes, moreover, the selection of the Hollioakes carries with it the smack of desperation.
It was not quite a repeat of 1989, when Mark Taylor batted all day with Geoff Marsh and Australia finished 301 without loss, but there were too many similarities for comfort for Atherton, who made his Test debut in that match and may yet remember this one as the begin- ning of the end of his captaincy.
The Hollioakes apart, the debutant in this match is the groundsman, Steve Birks, formerly with Derbyshire, whose work so far has been well received, leading to closer contests on a square which had become notoriously lifeless.
"Ideally, that is what I would want from the Test pitch," Birks said before the start. Unfortunately, from England's position, the ideal has not been achieved.
Latest in Sport
- 1 Germanwings crash: Police make 'significant discovery' at home of co-pilot Andreas Lubitz
- 3 Zayn Malik already working on solo material, just days after quitting One Direction
- 4 The West has it totally wrong on Lee Kuan Yew
- 5 #FreeTheNipple: Women in Iceland bare breasts in solidarity with trolled student
Nigel Farage brands LGBT activists 'filth' and 'scum' and accuses them of scaring away his children after they invade his local pub
Ukip supporters are 55 or older, white and socially conservative, finds British Social Attitudes Report
JK Rowling responds to fan tweeting she 'can't see' Dumbledore being gay
Russia threatens Denmark with nuclear weapons if it tries to join Nato defence shield
Jeremy Clarkson sacked live: Alan Yentob 'wouldn't rule out' ex Top Gear host's BBC return
Germanwings plane crash live: Andreas Guenter Lubitz intentionally crashed flight 9525 into the Alps in act of mass murder and suicide – latest
£32000 - £38000 per annum: Ashdown Group: A successful accountancy practice in...
£18000 - £23000 per annum + Uncapped commission: SThree: Does earning a 6 figu...
£18000 - £25000 per annum: Recruitment Genius: This is an exciting opportunity...
£35000 - £40000 per annum: Recruitment Genius: A challenging opportunity for a...

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 presents a narrative on a cricket match without structured procedural instructions. Additionally, the text lacks detailed, systematic instructions that could effectively guide a language model in developing deeper reasoning capabilities, focusing more on commentary and observations rather than a defined process.


document:
Wimbledon 2014: Champion Andy Murray confident of rocking on against rookie Blaz Rola
Big Slovenian hopes he will not 'poop his pants' on his debut on a major Grand Slam stage
The older a player gets the fewer new experiences there are to enjoy, but Andy Murray continues to find them. In recent days the Scot has become the first holder of a Grand Slam title to appoint a female coach, the first Briton for 78 years to walk out on Centre Court as defending Wimbledon men's singles champion and, as far as we are aware, the first top-10 player to guest-edit The Beano.
Wednesday will provide another new experience: a first match against a Slovene who speaks near-perfect English with an American accent and hopes he will not – to use his own words – "poop his pants" on his debut on a major Grand Slam stage. Blaz Rola, a 23-year-old graduate in international business management from Ohio State University, is an unknown quantity to most people in tennis, given that he had never played a match on the main tour until the start of this year.
Until he successfully qualified for the Australian Open in January, Rola's only experience of international tournament tennis had been on the Futures and Challenger circuits. He has played only five matches at tour level, but three of them have been in Britain: he lost to Britain's James Ward at Queen's Club a fortnight ago and to Carlos Berlocq at Eastbourne last week before recording the first grass-court win of his career here on Monday against Spain's Pablo Andujar. Rola is 6ft 4in tall, left-handed and already ranked No 92 in the world, which is 424 places above where he was 12 months ago.
Murray, however, being a walking encyclopaedia of modern tennis, knows what to expect. He recently watched Rola lose to Ward twice in the space of three weeks, in qualifying for the French Open and in the first round of the Aegon Championships.
"He's a big guy," Murray said. "He takes chances. He goes for his shots. He probably doesn't have much grass-court experience because he hasn't been on the tour that long.
"He's going to do well, for sure, because he has weapons. He can generate power from the back of the court. He moves pretty well for a big guy, too."
Rola's parents, sister and girlfriend are all here. "I will have a party afterwards, for sure," he said. "I'm not used to all this attention. It's funny walking into all these different interviews. I didn't know the press conference room was so big. Every time you see the video it looks like a small room with a couple of people in it."
Rola said he had never met Murray but had been aware of the Scot since the latter's teenage years at the Sanchez-Casal academy in Barcelona, which the Slovene briefly attended. "I remember how Andy was so skinny when he was playing there and now he is a beast," Rola said. "As far as work ethic, he is one of the hardest workers and definitely someone I look up to. I guess the fact Andy had done so well was one of the main reasons why I was [at the academy]."
Murray was asked if Amélie Mauresmo, who succeeded Ivan Lendl as the world No 5's coach three weeks ago, knew anything about Rola. "No more or less than Ivan would," Murray said. "For 10 years Ivan didn't watch hardly any tennis except for the end of majors, basically. He knew quite a lot about the higher-ranked guys, but he wouldn't have watched Rola play before. Amélie, I'm sure, will watch video and scout when she gets the chance to go out and watch matches involving future opponents. She did it at Queen's."
With his opening match over, was Murray relieved that he would no longer have to answer questions about what it might feel like to walk on to Centre Court as defending champion? "I've been asked a about it a lot over the last couple of months," he said. "Even if you feel fine about it in your head and people ask you about it every single day it starts to become a bigger deal."
Did he now expect a "normal" Wimbledon? "I think so. I don't see too much changing between now and the end of the tournament." And if he wins there will at least be no more American-sounding Slovenes in his path.
- 1 Germanwings crash: Police make 'significant discovery' at home of co-pilot Andreas Lubitz
- 3 Zayn Malik already working on solo material, just days after quitting One Direction
- 4 The West has it totally wrong on Lee Kuan Yew
- 5 #FreeTheNipple: Women in Iceland bare breasts in solidarity with trolled student
Nigel Farage brands LGBT activists 'filth' and 'scum' and accuses them of scaring away his children after they invade his local pub
Ukip supporters are 55 or older, white and socially conservative, finds British Social Attitudes Report
JK Rowling responds to fan tweeting she 'can't see' Dumbledore being gay
Russia threatens Denmark with nuclear weapons if it tries to join Nato defence shield
Jeremy Clarkson sacked live: Alan Yentob 'wouldn't rule out' ex Top Gear host's BBC return
Germanwings plane crash live: Andreas Guenter Lubitz intentionally crashed flight 9525 into the Alps in act of mass murder and suicide – latest

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

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a task, but rather narrates an event about tennis players Andy Murray and Blaz Rola. The content focuses more on their backgrounds and experiences rather than detailed procedural instructions. Therefore, it lacks the structured approach needed for training a language model in deeper reasoning, as it doesn't have clear directives or a logical sequence to follow.


document:
February 14, 2012
Minnesota impresses Natter
Minnesota hosted a 2013 unofficial visitor on Monday morning. Milton (WI) defensive end A.J. Natter and his family made the trip to Minnesota to get an in-depth look at the program.
"We actually drove up to Minnesota on Sunday to visit my sister and a couple of cousins near or in the Twin Cities. My sister goes to school at St. Cloud State so we stopped to see here. The drive takes about five hours since Milton is about thirty minutes south of Madison. This morning we made it to the University of Minnesota campus at about 6."
...More... To continue reading this article you must be a member. Sign Up Now!

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

The article does not present a clear sequence of ordered steps or detailed instructions that guide the reader through completing a specific task. Instead, it narrates a personal experience related to a visit rather than providing structured, procedural content that would facilitate training a language model for deeper reasoning. The lack of clear steps and instructions limits its utility for such purposes.


document:
Bobcats Can't Miss in First Half during 70-61 Upset Win over Men's Basketball on Saturday Afternoon
January 7, 2012
BANNER ELK, N.C. - Lees-McRae College shot a lights out 63% in the first half while limiting Pfeiffer University to just 27% during a 70-61 win in Conference Carolinas men's basketball action on Saturday afternoon. The Bobcats improve to 2-9 overall, 2-1 in league play snapping a 17-game losing streak against the Falcons while the black and gold fall to 8-5, 2-1.
The Bobcats converted 17 of their 27 shots, six of which were from behind the arc, as BJ Battle led the way with 11. Pfeiffer managed just six made field goals for the first 20 minutes. The Falcons made a strong push late in the second half getting as close as three with 2:10 remaining after a fastbreak layup by Danny Smith, but an ensuing Falcon technical foul and three free throws by Lees-McRae pushed the lead back out to six en route to the nine point win.
DJ Brown led LMC with 14 points as one of three in double-figures. Reggie Hollinger led all scorers with 21 points.
The Falcons will look to rebound on Wednesday night getting back inside division play with a trip to Queens at 7:30 p.m. Due to a new gym facility being constructed at Queens, Wednesday's game will also be at the nearby Grady Cole Center.

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

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a task; instead, it reports on a basketball game, summarizing details about the teams, scores, and standout performances. Additionally, the procedural instructions necessary for training a language model are absent, as the content lacks the structured, detailed guidance needed for deeper reasoning in a procedural context. The focus is on the game's events rather than on explicit steps or training information.


document:
Your Lancôme shopping bag is empty. Shop now to find your favorite Lancôme Products.
Blending Shadow Brush #17
This versatile, long-haired brush gradually tapers to a medium-size dome of soft, natural hair bristles. Its unique shape makes it ideal for applying shadow all over lids, softening eye contour colors, diffusing shadow pigments or setting concealer to perfection. Better tapered edge allows for softer blending.
How to use:
For Shadow Application: Dip brush tip into eye shadow. Tap off excess. Apply to desired lid area by lightly sweeping across eye. For more definition: blend into the crease. For Shadow Blending: Use gentle, horizontal strokes to blend shadow over lid from outer corner into crease. For Setting Concealer: Roll brush over concealer and apply around eye area using light vertical strokes for a lasting, flawless finish.
Backstage Beauty Tip:
Best for all over shadow application of shimmers or sheens or blending out any hard edges on the eye.
- Select Size
Sign in to add product into your wishlist.

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

The article does provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for using the Blending Shadow Brush, outlining how to apply shadow, blend it, and set concealer. However, while the instructions are clear for practical use, they lack the depth and complexity required to effectively train a language model for deeper reasoning, as they focus primarily on straightforward application techniques without encouraging analysis or synthesis of information.


document:
Last 10: Ottawa 7-1-2; Pittsburgh 4-6-0
Season series: This is the third of four meetings. Pittsburgh prevailed 6-3 at home on Nov. 25 as six Penguins tallied and Sidney Crosby chipped in three assists. The Senators returned the favour on Dec. 16 in Ottawa, when Jason Spezza had two goals and two assists and Jared Cowen totalled one goal and three assists in a 6-4 victory.
Big story: After suffering a fourth straight loss on Saturday — their longest such streak in more than two years — there's belief the Penguins are finally beginning to crack with the rash of injuries they've sustained this season. Pittsburgh, which has fallen to eighth in the Eastern Conference, is without Crosby, Kris Letang areJordan Staal. However, leading goal scorer James Neal, who was originally feared to be out long-term with a broken foot, only has a bone bruise and says he's "good to go" tonight. Despite the laundry list of injured players, defenceman Brooks Orpik stressed accountability.
"The accountability in this room has to be a lot better," Orpik said following his team's 3-1 loss to the Devils on Saturday. "We aren't reacting to adversity very well right now. You can't feel sorry for yourselves."
Senators: The Senators scored four unanswered goals in the third period for a 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday in Ottawa. It marked the sixth come-from-behind triumph in the third for the Senators, who lead the NHL in that category. Chris Neil, Erik Karlsson and Daniel Alfredsson each had two points, while Colin Greening and Nick Foligno had the other goals for the Sens. The Senators are only two points behind Philadelphia for fourth place in the Eastern Conference.
Penguins: The Devils beat the Penguins for the second time in eight days on Saturday as Ilya Kovalchuk, Adam Henrique and Dainius Zubrus scored goals and goalie Martin Brodeur made 41 saves in a 3-1 decision. During its four-game losing streak, all to Atlantic Division opponents, Pittsburgh has scored a total of five goals. Against the Devils, the Penguins opened a 1-0 lead only to lose it for the third time during its skid. Evgeni Malkin scored the only goal in the loss. The team was 14-3-3 when scoring first before the losing streak began Dec. 29.
Who's hot: Ottawa defenceman Erik Karlsson, who had one goal and one assist in the victory over Philadelphia on Sunday, continues to lead all defencemen in the league with 35 assists, 41 points and 152 shots.
Injury report: The Senators are without forwards Peter Regin (shoulder) and Jesse Winchester (concussion) … The Penguins remain without Crosby and Letang, both of whom are recovering from concussion symptoms. Staal left last Friday's loss to the New York Rangers with a knee injury. Forwards Arron Asham (knee) and Craig Adams (knee) are also out.
Stat pack: The Senators have played a league-leading 14 overtime games this season —- winning six of their last eight that have extended beyond 60 minutes to improve to 8-6.
Puck drop: "We've had our share [of injuries] this year, definitely, but it happens to other teams too," Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury said. "You've got to find a way to battle through it and as a team play well and get wins and get points."

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

The article does not present a clear sequence of ordered steps to guide the reader through completing a task, which is why it lacks a step-by-step format. Additionally, the procedural instructions necessary for training a language model capable of deeper reasoning are not present, as the content focuses on sports commentary and statistics rather than instructive or analytical processes.


document:
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the offensive line is an area that can, and will, improve.
He is putting faith in offensive line coach Bill Callahan.
Asked what can be done to help the offensive line, Jones, said, “Well, what do you mean by that? We’ve got one of the best coaches in the country. I think we’ve got some good players that are improving. That’s the best you can do.”
Jones continued, “If you mean, can you do anything relative to making changes, we’ve got guys like Costa that’s got a chance to come back. We’ll see how bad Cook’s hamstring is. He’s got a hamstring issue, so we’ll take a look at that. Certainly they’re going to continue to work. Offensive line is an area that does, you can go up and improve. Like I said, I’ve got a lot of confidence in our coaching. I know what Bill Callahan can do. We can do better than this.”
-- Carlos Mendez

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

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a task, as it focuses primarily on Jerry Jones's comments regarding the offensive line and does not present detailed procedural instructions. Furthermore, the instructions or insights offered are not structured or specific enough to facilitate training for a language model aiming for deeper reasoning, as they lack actionable steps or clear methodologies for improvement.


document:
STOCKBRIDGE, MI – A football team’s quarterback being its hardest worker and leader is usually a good thing.
But what about its best karaoke singer?
Stockbridge senior quarterback Kaleb Grammer claims to have been the standout at a recent team karaoke challenge that occurred during the early days of camp at Stockbridge High School.
“I think I’m probably the best karaoke singer on the team,” Grammer said.
The challenge was the idea of head coach Jeremy Killinger as a camaraderie-building experience and way to keep the players loose as they head into the two-plus-month grind of the season.
“This is the first time I ever done karaoke (with a team),” said Killinger, now in his 11th season. “I now know they can’t sing, but it was a lot of fun.”
The coaching staff got involved, singing Wild Cherry’s “Play That Funky Music.” Standout receiver Lucas Showerman showed his sense of humor by attempting to sing along with Fergie’s “Fergalicious” and Shania Twain’s “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!”
Away from the karaoke stage and on the football field, the Panthers hope to do a little more winning this year after a 2-7 campaign in 2012.
Stockbridge went 0-5 in its first season in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division, which features Williamston, Lansing Catholic and Portland – teams that have combined for three state championship game appearances and one title over the past three seasons.
Killinger admits the conference wore down his team last year – by the end of the season, the Panthers were dressing just 17 players – but he and the players feel the experience will only help this time around.
“I think it better prepares us for what we’re going to see and the types of teams that we’re going to play,” Grammer said. “It shows us that our defense has to be our No. 1 priority, and I think we have shown that in the practices that we’ve had.”
With 34 players on varsity and 68 total in the program, Killinger said he is excited to have a deeper rotation that will hopefully help keep his players fresh on offense – the Panthers play fast – and on defense.

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

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a specific task, as it primarily focuses on a team karaoke event and the football team's preparations for the upcoming season. Additionally, the procedural elements needed for training a language model, such as detailed instructions or a structured methodology for reasoning and analyzing tasks, are absent. The narrative is informal and lacks the depth and clarity required for training purposes.


document:
If you believe what the papers say then Arsenal are going to hand Arsene Wenger anything from £35 million up to over £50 million to spend on players in the January transfer window. Latest reports suggest that Le Prof is carefully considering whether to spend it or not.
Arsenal fans the world over could provide a quick and easy answer to that question, of course you spend it Arsene. We have heard Wenger saying that he would only buy players that he thought would improve the team and the squad size has to be taken into account, but surely he can think of at least one player.
There may be more to this than he is saying. Perhaps I am being too optimistic, but Wenger could be saving the money for somebody who is not available in January. He has always said that the winter transfer window is a strange beast and has never been keen on it as it smacks of desperation.
Two players who are widely thought to be moving on from their current clubs but not until the summer are, Radamel Falcao and Robert Lewandowski. Athletico Madrid’s star striker is undoubtedly brilliant, but he would take all of the money that Arsenal have got and perhaps more.
There is likely to be a fierce bidding war for Falcao and I cannot see Wenger getting in to that. Lewandowski, on the other hand, will be much cheaper and will have just a year remaining on his contract. He looks like Wenger’s type of player and is two years younger than Falcao.
The transfer of Lewandowski from Dortmund would also leave enough money for Wenger to buy another couple of good players, depending on where Wenger thinks Arsenal need strengthening. Best of all, it would get right up the noses of Manchester United and Alex Ferguson who have made the Polish striker their main target for next summer.
Having said that, Arsene normally springs a surprise with his transfer dealings, so anything could happen come January. What do you think Gooners?

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

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a task; rather, it presents commentary and speculation regarding Arsenal's potential transfer strategies. Additionally, the lack of well-structured procedural instructions means that it does not serve as useful training material for a language model aimed at deeper reasoning, as it does not delve into methodical reasoning processes or clear methodologies. The focus is more on opinions and observations rather than systematic guidance.


document:
When he was healthy last season, forward Glen Davis was impressive for the Orlando Magic. However, his season was shortened due to a foot injury that ultimately required surgery. The Magic are hoping to get Davis back healthy for the start of the 2013-14 campaign, and it looks like all signs point to them being able to do just that.
Marc J. Spears of Yahoo! Sports reports that Davis is expected to be cleared to resume basketball-related activities by the end of the month, which would put him in line to be ready to roll for the start of training camp.
Magic forward Glen Davis (foot) is expected to be cleared to resume basketball activities by month's end, a source told Yahoo! Sports.Before he suffered his foot injury, Davis averaged 15.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game last season. There were initially concerns that he could miss the start of the 13-14 season, but it appears that is no longer the case.
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) September 9, 2013
Considering he's not viewed as part of the Magic's youth movement, Kurt Helin of Pro Basketball Talk reports that Davis could be shopped once he proves healthy. He currently has two years and $13 million remaining on his contract.

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 discusses the status of a basketball player's injury and recovery rather than offering procedural instructions. Additionally, the content lacks detailed and structured instructions that would be useful for training a language model in deeper reasoning, as it focuses more on sports news and player updates rather than a systematic approach to a particular task or concept.