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Begich to Obama: Don’t Boycott 2014 Olympics
Alaskan Athletes Deserve a Chance to Compete
Calling the proposal a political gesture that would only further strain relations, U.S. Senator Mark Begich today urged President Obama to reject calls to boycott the 2014 Russian Olympics and to instead employ every diplomatic means possible to improve relations between the U.S. and Russia.
Begich’s letter was in response to a suggestion from his congressional colleagues to boycott the 2104 Olympics in Sochi, Russia because of concerns over Edward Snowden’s request for temporary asylum.
In his letter, Begich cited concerns for Alaskan competitors and noted that many Alaskans are world-class athletes and Olympians: including snowboarder Callan Chythlook Sifsof, Nordic skiers Kikkan Randall, James Southam and Holly Brooks, hockey player Kerry Weiland, and biathloners Jeremy Teela and Jay Hakkinen.
“Mr. President, I strongly support your efforts to stand up to Russia, but please do not sacrifice the dedication of America's Olympic athletes and the international mutual understanding that derive from the Olympic Games,” said Begich.

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The promise of Ryan Fitzpatrick fell fast after a Week Three win against the Patriots.
Only a fool in here would think he’s got something to prove
Lot a water under the bridge, a lot of other stuff too
- Bob Dylan, “Things Have Changed”
Bob Dylan wasn't much of Football fan but he was a real American Hero who knew it did not take much for things to go sideways in a hurry. Three bad weeks in a row will send anybody in any business into a god-awful tailspin and it will look especially bad if it is routinely caught on camera and broadcast to the world on live TV.
After starting the season 3-0, Buffalo has been outscored 106-26 in their past three games and their back at the .500 mark coming into Thanksgiving weekend. The promise of Ryan Fitzpatrick fell fast after a Week Three win against the Patriots and there hasn’t been much good since. Blowing out the second-string Redskins doesn’t count for much amid a four for five skid and only a handful of teams have turned that kind of slide around come the holiday season with six games left on the sched.
Yes, things have certainly changed in six short weeks when we were still talking about the Bills being a wildcard and the Lions going 14-2. That type of weird behavior is always well-received in tight gambling circles where money changes hands with alarming regularity. Sharks line the waters when people start talking like that and they smelled blood in both cities when they were 5 and 3 and 0 and more than a few casual fans were seen roaming the streets with fistfuls of cash ripe for the taking.
Betting the heart over a cold kind of calculating logic has never been a sound investment for people who are careless with their money as fans usually are. They will buy into almost anything if it means their team will win. Enormous spreads and wind direction; they can be treated like pack animals in a frenzy, usually caught coming and going, doubling down twice and sometimes three times before the vague notion of defeat sinks in and the sharks start circling fast. Being a fan usually means you’ve got something to prove; a lot of water under that bridge; a lot of sharks there too.
This week’s lines:
Pittsburgh (-10.5) over Kansas City
The Chiefs have managed a single touchdown in their last their last three games and only a field goal a piece in the two. We need not say much more considering they’re up against a notoriously tough Steelers defense.
Carolina (-3) over Indianapolis
You can already see the Luck jersey’s coming off the line in Indy.
Buffalo (+9) over New York
What makes a pick a 5-5 team being outscored by 80 points in their last three games? The Jets being asked to cover anything over 5
Arizona (+3) over St. Louis
Tampa Bay (+3) over Tennessee
Tampa Bay gave the Packers a run for their money last week, keeping it close through to the dying minutes of the fourth quarter. They’re a better team then they have looked this season and they might start playing spoiler.
Atlanta (-9.5) over Minnesota
Minnesota playing within 9.5 while Adrian Peterson was in was a stretch; with him on the sidelines this is hopeless.
San Diego (-6) over Denver
If this goes the other way it will be the last time I bet the Chargers and bet against the Broncos.
Chicago (+4) over Oakland
This is the game that makes everyone think the Bears can still win without Jay Cutler. They can’t
Quick Slants: Houston (-4) over Jacksonville, Seattle (-3.5) over Washington, New England (-3.5) over Philadelphia, Cincinnati (-7) over Cleveland, New York (+7) over New Orleans

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**Step-by-step: No**
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**Training: No**
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cameras have a black and white shooting mode. However, this usually does
nothing more than create identical Red, Green, and Blue channels in the
final picture file. Black and white film aficionados generally find the
results from digital cameras lacking, though--you can do much better in
for instance, convert the mode from RGBColor to Grayscale.
When you use this technique, Photoshop applies a set of defaults to the
transition. I find that these tend to be a little too low in contrast
for my taste. (See the right-hand column for examples.)
Or you could
simply choose Desaturate and take all the color out of the image.
This technique also tends to produce an image that still needs work, though.
You'll find it difficult to achieve rich, deep blacks and a long range
of gray detail.
is to convert the image to Lab Color mode, and then delete the
A and B channels (the two channels that contain the color information).
Note that when you delete the first color channel, the channels get renamed--it
still should be obvious which one is the Lightness channel, though (the
remaining color channel will be quite dark).
But the best
way to achieve outstanding black and white photos is to use Photoshop's
channel mixer abilities to act as a digital set of black and white filters.
Before we get to the instructions, let's look at the three channels you'll
be working with:
to right, the Red channel, Green channel, and Blue channel. It's worth
looking at the three individually, as it gives you some idea of how you
might want to mix them. For example, we need the Red channel to define
Steve's skin tones, the Blue channel to define the rock behind Steve.
In this particular picture, the Green channel doesn't help us much, so
the balance between the Red and Blue channels will be the ones to watch
for using the Channel Mixer go like this:
your pictures in color, as usual. Be especially careful not to let
highlight detail get overexposed. Do not blow out a channel! This is even more important for images
that get converted to black and white, as you'll want significant detail
in the light grays of your final image, and you don't want to limit any channel's ability to help you in that regard.
up Photoshop and open the image you want to convert.
Choose Open from the File menu, navigate to your image and open it.
the image to black and white.
Select Channel Mixer from the Adjust submenu on the Image
menu. In the mixer, click on the Monochrome box at the bottom,
then adjust the Red, Green, and Blue channels.
The balance of the three channels is your "digital filter"
tray, so don't be afraid to adjust each channel individually until you
find the right balance for your image. I often find that I want to be
aggressive on the Red channel, less aggressive
on the Green channel. (Note that with high ISO values or long exposures,
you may have to deal with noise in one or more of the channels before making your conversion. On Nikon bodies, this is usually the Blue channel, but in some lighting conditions, the Red channel can be overly noisy, as well.) Your values for the three channels should normally add up to 100%. You can use negative numbers for channel values, too, so you could have 80%, -20%, 40% as a conversion value.
your adjustments. Normally, Id try the Auto Contrast
or Auto Levels controls first, just to see what effect they produce
(don't scoff, in black and white these automated controls work a bit
better than they do in color). If these controls didnt achieve
the rich range of grays I was looking for, then Id use Curves
(all on the Adjust submenu of the Image menu). However, for a much more subtle approach, use Selective Color and work with the Blacks, Neutrals, and Whites. This gives you a way to deal with the shadows, midtones, and highlights separately.
the left is my first pass using Channel Mixer. I've intentionally
reduced the contrast somewhat (I tend to like to apply Curves to balance
against what my printer does in black and white). On the right is
my final pass using the Color Mixer (I also moved the white and black
points slightly). One thing you should notice is the additional contrast
I picked up in the rock. The photo on the right looks "sharper"
than the one of the left, but believe it or not, I've made no
changes other than channel balance and setting white and black points.
(I sharpened the color original before making the black and white
conversions, but I did not apply any additional sharpening after the
Another technique that is useful comes from Photoshop expert Russell
- Create a Hue/Saturation Adjustment layer above your original. Set
the blend mode to Color.
- Create a second Hue/Saturation Adjustment layer above the other two.
Set the Saturation to -100.
- Now go back and move the Hue slider in the layer you created in Step
1; as you do, you'll see the image change as the desaturation is applied
to differing values. You can go in and use individual channels (from
the drop down menu) if you'd like. Explore!
- Add a Levels Adjustment layer on top of the stack you've already
got if you need to change contrast and brightness.
what the Russell Brown approach yielded me with a quick and dirty
appraisal. Note the nearest foreground is retaining more texture
than in some of the other examples, though I wasn't able to get
that without losing some of the brightness in Steve's skin tones.
Remember, you can play with individual channels (Hue and Lightness
should both be tried) or the Master channel in the first layer
original color image. (Steve Howe, BACKPACKER Rocky Mountain editor getting
our evening's water supply in Capital Reef National Park).
Grayscale conversion. Note the lack of contrast in the rocks behind Steve.
produces a bit more contrast, and gives us a better starting point than
I like the
Lab Color conversion because it usually produces images that are easier
to work with. Compare the shadow areas on Steve's shirt in this version
compared to the others. Skin tones tend to look lighter and more natural,

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

The article provides a sequence of ordered steps for converting images to black and white using Photoshop, making it clear how to adjust various channels for the desired effect. However, the instructions are somewhat fragmented and lack the depth and clarity needed for training a language model capable of deeper reasoning; they do not systematically build upon foundational concepts or provide comprehensive explanations of all terms and processes involved, which limits their utility for complex model training.


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TNT (Tighten and Tone) :
45 minute class designed to strengthen and tone every major muscle group,
using a variety of equipment and exercises. This class will inspire you to get the muscle tone and definition you have always wanted.
Ultimate Core :Ultimately we all want great looking abs, But we also have to realize that the entire core of our body is the physical foundation for everything we do. By coming to this class , you will tone up and set up your body for overall health and injury prevention for the long run! This class is for everyone and will focus on upper and lower abs , obliques and back muscles , muscle slings used in functional movement, as well as hips and gluts to develop better balance, posture and strength, all set to a rockin' playlist. Now that's the ultimate core!
Zumba (R) :
Zumba is an adult dance-based fitness class that uses a fusion of Latin and International rythyms with easy-to-follow moves. It includes both cardio training components designed to tone an sculpt the entire body. Zumba is designed for adults of all ages and fitness levels, class participants at any level can start Zumba right away.
R.I.P.P.E.D. The One Stop Body Shock (R):
This program is a "Plateau Proof Fitness Formula" that helps you to create continuity, consistency, and challenge in each and every class. It is plateau proof because each component of the workout provides a uniquely different emphasis or system response, so your body never gets accustomed to the constantly changing format. Thus, regular participants achieve undeniable, ultimate results in minimal time, boasting 750-1000 calories burned in just 50 minutes. This total boyd, high intensity style program, utilizing free weights, resistance, and body weight. Using Resistence, Intervals, Power, Plyometrics, to help you ATTAIN and maintain your physique in ways that are fun, safe, doable, and extremely effective. The deliberate combination of the elements and how they are precisely organized means NO boredom here, for all level, the program is effective, it's tough yet doable. R.I.P.P.E.D. will absolutely change your levels of fitness and endurance!
Hip Hop Fitness:
This fun high energy dance workout will make you seat, burn calories, shed fat, all while learning some great hip hop moves to music you hear on the radio.
Insanity(R): Not your traditional interval class! the class will push you past your limits with athletic/plyometric drills ,mixed with intervals of strength, power, resistance,and core training.You don't have to be in extremem shape -levels of exercises are provided. Time to dig deep.
PiYo (R): combines the muscle sculpting core building components of pilates, along with strength and sculpting of yoga we kick up the pace for a a fat burning work out , that will sculpt and tone your body.
TurboKick (R) : Jammin' Music , ab sculpting moves , and high intensity cardio kick boxing.
CIZE (R) : The End of Exercize™ Shaun T's brand new fitness program is not about doing push-ups or jumping, it’s about moving to the beat, and everyone can do it. You’re about to look forward to working out! Shaun T goes back to his dancing roots and makes losing weight an “experience,” with hot new moves and great music!
And if you think you can’t dance, don’t worry. We break down the routines, step-by-step, move-by-move, and builds them into a full dance workout. And at the end, you’ll get to CIZE™ IT UP . You’ll be so focused on mastering the moves that for 40-50 minutes you’ll forget you’re actually burning fat and calories, and getting in the best shape of your life.
P90X: P90X LIVE is a full-body, strength-training format, featuring four unique blocks of work: Cardio X, Lower Strength, Upper Strength and X Core. The program is offered in 60-, 45- and 30-minute sessions and incorporates a new “protocol based” approach to full body training.
2 back to back classes $13
5 class punch card $30
1 month of unlimited classes$55
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04/02/11 12:30 AM ET
Matusz headed to DL, may be out 3-6 weeks
Lefty dealing with intercostal strain; Tillman to start Saturday
By Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com
The move, which was announced by Baltimore president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail following the O's 4-1 Opening Day win over the Rays, will sideline Matusz anywhere from "3-5, 4-6 weeks" and is a significant blow to a team without a lot of starting pitching depth.
With Justin Duchscherer on the DL (left hip soreness) and now Matusz, Baltimore's rotation candidates have been whittled down to five, forcing the team to recall top pitching prospect Zach Britton who will take Sunday's start in place of Chris Tillman.
Tillman, who was named the team's fourth and final starter out of camp -- given some early off-days -- was pushed up to Saturday. Brad Bergesen was another option, but he's still building up arm strength after suffering a right forearm contusion and at this point, the team was concerned with the length he would be able to give them as a starter.
"With the duration that we think it is likely Brian will be out, we are going to need the fifth starter," MacPhail said of the decision to start Britton's service clock. "So we might as well just plug Zach in now as opposed to waiting until the 9th or 10th [of April]."
While Friday's news was surprising, Matusz admitted he had been feeling some moderate soreness and discomfort for the last four or five days. It wasn't until Thursday that it turned into something more serious.
"It went from being sore to absolutely hurting," said Matusz, who received a cortisone injection to help speed his recovery. "It was painful. I went to the trainers and tried to get treatment [Thursday]. I got treatment [Friday] and went out to throw and I just couldn't do it, it hurt so bad. I couldn't throw the ball 10 feet."
He was immediately scratched from Saturday's start and the ensuing MRI showed the strain, the latest -- and most serious -- injury in a frustrating spring for Matusz. The 24-year-old was hit with a line drive in his left biceps Monday and had a wart removed on the middle finger of his pitching hand earlier in camp. In five games (four starts), Matusz went 0-2 with a 5.93 ERA.
"It's not fun, especially this time of the season, all the excitement, [and] how well we played [on Friday]," Matusz said of his injury. "It's really unfortunate. I'm just going to do whatever I can and work as hard as I can to get back out there. That's pretty much all I can do. Put it behind me and work hard to get back to where I want to be, and that's up here competing."
"It's tough," said starter Jeremy Guthrie, whose eight scoreless innings Friday night lost some of their luster given Matusz's injury. "I know how much it means to him. I told him, out of all the 25 guys here, you take somebody out of the lineup for the first game and I think it would hurt him the most.
"I feel really bad for him and I know he feels terrible that he's going through something that he's never gone through. That's bad news for the team, but we're going to try and pick him up the best we can without him, knowing when he comes back, he'll only make us that much better."
Brittany Ghiroli is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, Britt's Bird Watch, and follow her on Twitter @britt_ghiroli. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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Step-by-step: No
Training: No

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Okay....after not blogging for the better part of the year, I'm back. Gina from the Shabby chic Cottage has put up a 10 things in 10 days decorating completion challenge http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/2009/10/throwing-down-gauntlet.html
and I'm in. Here is what I hope to complete so far...
- First and foremost is I need to pick-up and clean my house enough to pull out the fall decorations.
- I want to put together and paint some stuff I thrifted to make pedestals.
- sew up the bathroom shower curtain I've had partially finnished for some time
- Frame and hang up my giant fork
- Paint the outside garage door and install the doorknob
- paint the end table in the kids bathroom
- Hang the kids handprint pictures
- paint the basement banister
- order the kitchen trim
- Re-pot the peace lilly in the dining room (it's decorative---a half dead peace plant is not an attracive room feature)

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Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a specific task, as it lists various tasks and goals without a structured approach or detailed instructions. Additionally, the lack of comprehensive procedural guidance means it would not effectively train a language model for deeper reasoning, as the tasks are presented merely as a list without logical connections or depth in reasoning.


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With the Buffalo Bills' recent decision to part ways with Marcus Stroud, a former starter at defensive end, it is clear that they are trying to do what is necessary to fortify what has been a leaky defensive line in their new 3-4 defensive alignment.
This article will look at possible plugs to the leaky line that the Bills could pursue before next season.
(The following options are ranked in no particular order.)
Option No. 1: In-House Promotion
Alex Carrington: A Bills rookie last year, moving him into the starting spot will challenge him to take his game to the next level. Based on last season's efforts, in which he showed loads of potential, it's a shot he deserves.
Cost: Faith and patience.
Option No. 2: Sign the Proven Veteran
Cullen Jenkins: Jenkins, a standout player for the Super Bowl champions this year, has been agitated over the lack of a new contract. He is not likely to be retained by Green Bay due to concerns about the size of contract he is expecting. Jenkins, originally from Michigan, is familiar with a Buffalo type of climate and could thrive with the Bills.
What Should The Bills Do To Improve Their Defensive Line?
Cost: Estimated to be around $50 million for four years. A move like this for an older player (30) with an injury history could be a big mistake.
Option No. 3: Draft a Top-Tier Talent
Marcell Dareus: This Alabama stud has proven to be an impact player at the collegiate level in a pro-style 3-4 defense. His rare size-strength production combo is an enticing option for the Bills at the No. 3 pick.
Nick Fairley: Another Alabama stud, though from Auburn, who could be there for the Bills at the No. 3 pick. Scouts are up and down on him due to questions about his character and work ethic. Overall, Fairley could prove to be a better fit at DT in a 4-3 alignment.
Cost: The third overall pick (contract between $60-68 million over five years based on Gerald McCoy/Ndamukong Suh contracts from 2010).
Option No. 4: Trade Down and Stock Up
Cameron Jordan, J.J. Watt, Cameron Heyward and even Da'Quan Bowers (based on injury concerns) could all be had after the 17th pick if the Bills were to trade down and stock up on picks to meet other needs.
Cost: Willingness to pass on elite talent by moving down. Contract estimated to be between $9.7-20 million over five years based on 2010 rookie deals.

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Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article does not present a clear sequence of ordered steps to guide the reader through completing a specific task, as it discusses various options in a list format without detailed procedural instructions. Additionally, the instructions provided are not well-structured enough to facilitate deeper reasoning in a language model, as the options lack quantitative comparisons or explicit criteria for decision-making, limiting their utility for training purposes.


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Don't get me wrong, there were some great games and some intriguing upsets, but with the Saints not playing, interest was going to be down regardless. Add to that one of the most remarkable weekends in college football history, and the NFL couldn't help but suffer by comparison.
Here's guessing the league will recover (an excess of $5.3 billion in revenue can do that to you [source: Forbes]).
Here's a quick look at a Saint-less Week 4.
Lions 37, Bears 27: For three quarters I kept hearing the announcers marvel over how the Lions couldn't score points. I thought to myself, "That's odd, don't the Bears have a good defense?" Apparently not. Chicago gave up 34 fourth-quarter points in the kind of epic collapse Bob Stoops would have been proud of. Detroit ended the month of September still in control of its own playoff destiny, and I don't think that has happened since the Clinton administration.
Browns 27, Ravens 13: The Browns owned the Ravens early and often in a game that demonstrated, once and for all, that Steve McNair is old. And I mean Wilford Brimley old. I half-expected him to hobble off the field and try to sell me some Quacker Oats. And what's the deal with the Baltimore defense? Flailing about wildly whilst watching the other team score is not an effective way of mounting a defense (though Cincinnati would have you believe differently).
Falcons 26, Texans 16: So the Falcons sign some decent competition for Joey Heisman and then he plays like a world-beater. It really shouldn't have to come to that, but Atlanta was downright dumb for not making a similar move earlier. Of course Heisman's efforts were aided by the fact that the entire Houston roster seems enamored with the idea of appearing as extras on Grey's Anatomy, but I won't hold that against him (too much).
Cowboys 35, Rams 7: This just in: Dallas is good again. And it only took them 11 years. Way to go guys! I think this game would have been a perfect opportunity for a forfeit. Seriously. Why did St. Louis even play this game? They could have spared themselves the embarrassment by simply giving up before the game even commenced. Oh sure, a few narrow-minded commentators might have called them spineless turkey-clowns, but at least they wouldn't have suffered another embarrassing loss.
Raiders 35, Dolphins 17: Five touchdowns for Daunte Culpepper. That is the sort of stat line that every Miami fan feared they might see this weekend, and their fears were confirmed as Culpepper proceeded to give all of South Florida a gigantic purple nurple. And then he added a swirly for good measure. Miami has become the ultimate NFL whipping boy, which given the state of the Rams, Falcons and Saints, is a most impressive feat indeed.
Bills 17, Jets 14: A 0-0 halftime display of complete offensive ineptitude gave way to a battle of wills between two teams determined to out-mistake each other. Give credit to Buffalo for fighting through their injuries and finding a way to beat a team with more talent than them, but don't make too much of this win either: The Jets have shown as much fortitude this season as a sack of feathers.
Packers 23, Vikings 16: One of these days, Brett Favre will confirm for all of us that he is, in fact, still human. Until that point, the Cheeseheads continue to roll and Favre continues to set records. Still, how sad are things in the NFC when Green Bay is on track for homefield advantage in the playoffs? It's been a weird year.
Cardinals 21, Steelers 14: The revenge bowl, Cardinals coaches Ken Whisenhunt and Russ Grimm have had this game circled for months now, and it showed in an Arizona upset. The Steelers, who had been dominant to this point, against Arizona instead looked completely inept and pathetic ... in other words, they looked like the Dolphins. By the way, who dusted off Kurt Warner? He's partying (and playing) like it's 1999 (his Super Bowl MVP season).
Buccaneers 20, Panthers 7: That loss in Tampa Bay isn't looking so bad now, is it Saints fans? Of course, New Orleans could lose to Carolina this weekend and the point would be moot, but still, the Buccaneers are looking good. They've done a good job of blending veterans and youngsters on that defense, and Jeff Garcia is being efficient with the ball on offense. Surprisingly, Tampa Bay looks like a Super Bowl contender.
Seahawks 23, 49ers 3: I've seen worse offensive performances (the epic Bills-Jets first half comes to mind), but San Francisco is taking the concept of offense and turning it into something twisted and evil. That offense scares me, and it ain't getting better with Trent Dilfer in there. Credit the Seahawks with re-establishing the pecking order in the NFC West.
Colts 38, Broncos 20: The mental edge the Colts have over Denver is absolutely huge. I can't remember the last time the Broncos played the Colts and didn't get blown out. Obviously, having Peyton Manning instead of neophyte Jay Cutler is a big advantage to have, but the Broncos always seem to collectively wet themselves at the sheer mention of a Manning's name. Heck, they even lost to Eli two years ago. Like I said, mental edge: huge.
Chiefs 30, Chargers 16: I would have given the Chiefs zero chance in this one prior to the season, but San Diego is pressing right now (which is journalist-speak for "playing like poo") and the Chiefs have actually been okay. Dwayne Bowe is making a big impact for an offense that desperately needs a big-play threat and the defense is getting better every week. The Chargers should memorize the following equation: LT+carries=wins.
Giants 16, Eagles 3: A common phrase used among sports reporters to describe ridiculous statistics is to refer to said numbers as being "Playstation numbers." I don't know what these goobers are talking about, as I think 12 sacks is a pretty modest total for video game football, but maybe that's just me. How about we just say the Giants' sack total in this game was "ridonculous" and leave it at that.

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Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps to guide the reader through any specific task, as it mainly consists of a recap of NFL games with commentary. Additionally, the procedural instructions necessary for training a language model capable of deeper reasoning are absent; the content does not include detailed processes or structured approaches that would promote analytical thinking or complex reasoning.


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RFU set to turn their attention to Farrell
March 30, 2012
Will England's Six Nations management team be back in place for the summer tour of South Africa? © Getty Images
With the question mark surrounding the identity of England's new head coach answered with the appointment of Stuart Lancaster, the Rugby Football Union will now focus on putting his chosen management team in place.
Lancaster steered England to second place in this year's Six Nations as interim coach during which time he was ably supported by Graham Rowntree and Andy Farrell. Rowntree's continued presence is not in doubt as he remains on the RFU payroll having previously served under former manager Martin Johnson but Farrell was only seconded from Premiership side Saracens for the Six Nations.
No approach had been made by last night as the RFU focused on finalising Lancaster's appointment to lead England into the home Rugby World Cup in 2015 but the phone call appears imminent in the hope of securing Farrell's release from a two-year contract. However, Saracens chief executive Edward Griffiths insists that they do not want to lose their highly-regarded coach.
"The RFU asked if they could loan Andy Farrell for the Six Nations, which we did in the national interest," Griffiths told BBC 5 Live. "They made it very clear that it was just for the Six Nations. He is contracted to us for another two years and he is a massive part of what we're planning here as a club, and that's really the situation. We will doubtless talk to the RFU shortly and hear what they have got to say, but from a Saracens perspective Andy is a big part of our club and a big part of our future."
Lancaster also stressed that he thought that continuity was key to England's future success. "There has been an order of events and it has all happened for me very quickly in the sense that the final interview was last week and I was told (of his appointment) in the middle of this week," Lancaster said.
"For the RFU the priority was to get everything out of the way for me and then look at what I had put forward as my preferred coaching team. But clearly there is a right way to do these things and the right thing to do is to have the conversations privately and that is what is going to happen over the course of the next few weeks and we will see how we go. From my point of view we had a great Six Nations and I would like to keep moving in that direction."
New Zealand's attack specialist Wayne Smith would be a prime candidate to join the England set-up after the three-Test tour to South Africa. Smith is keen on a return to Test rugby after helping New Zealand win the 2011 World Cup, he will be available for the start of next season and England need to add an attacking element to their game.
Lancaster indicated yesterday he would not push for the recruitment of a team manager to take charge of discipline, a new position proposed in a review into England's failed World Cup campaign. Johnson struggled to impose discipline during that doomed campaign but Lancaster set the tone from the outset by axing Danny Care from the squad following his arrest for drink driving.
RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie insisted there would be no structural changes that would create a new director of rugby role, thereby appearing to end speculation about a potential return for Sir Clive Woodward.
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Maangchi's videos as I am. In my opinion the whole world (outside Korea) owes Maangchi a round of applause for introducing us to so many Korean dishes. This is one of them. The video and recipe for it are here, and the dish comes together in not much longer than it takes to watch her make it. My version is halved and veganized, but otherwise it's Maangchi's recipe:I don't know if any of you are as addicted to
1 small potato, cubed
1 cup zucchini or other vegetable (I used green pepper, but green beans would also be delicious), chopped
1/2 medium white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic
1 hot green chili
1 green onion
1 cup cubed soft tofu
2 tbsp doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
1 tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste), optional
1/2 to 1 sheet nori (optional)
Put the cubed potato, green pepper or zucchini, onion, garlic, and chili into a small saucepan or, if you're fortunate enough to have one, a ceramic pot like Maangchi's, and add enough water just to barely cover. Bring the mixture to a boil:
When it's hot, add the 2 tbsp doenjang:
Stir it in and continue to boil the stew, covered, until the potatoes are tender. It will look like this:
Meanwhile, prepare the tofu and green onion:
Add them to the stew, along with the shredded nori, if using, and mix gently. The original recipe calls for dried anchovies and a few shrimp, so if you want to replicate the taste of the sea--and it does add something nice to the dish; I'm sure traditionalists will say it's essential--feel free to use nori or experiment with konbu or wakame or the sea vegetable of your choice.
Continue to cook until everything is heated through. Maangchi smears a little Korean red pepper paste on to the completed dish like a condiment, but I added a dollop directly to the stew. It's entirely optional but I liked the extra lick of fire...
While the stew is cooking, prepare a green salad, just greens and cucumber and a few green onions, along with a dressing made of:
1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp Korean hot pepper flakes
1/2 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
1 1/2 tsp sesame oil
Toss the dressing with the greens and sliced cucumber. To assemble the dish, put some rice and stew in a large bowl. What I was using for rice is a mixture of various rices and different grains, but rice or a rice-barley mix would be the real Korean way:
Add some salad:
And mix it all together (she really does this, and as mixing salad with the rest of the meal is something I also regularly do, I was pleased to copy the technique, but there's no rule that says you have to; the salad tastes very good on its own, as does the stew):
And enjoy! The stew is a little like a very thick miso soup, though doenjang has a special robust fermented taste quite different from Japanese miso and a bit difficult to describe, but delicious. This one-pot dish can be ready in the time it takes to cook rice and is perfect for a winter supper after work.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
In response to popular request, she gave out the recipes, and here are two of them, one veganized, and one not, since it was already vegan.
First, the Tazalyk (the cabbage salad in the back). I didn't do a step by step on that one because it was so easy, but it is also magically good. I can't figure out why this is, perhaps because most of the cabbage salads I eat are very tart and full of different flavours, and this is a simple one without even pepper that allows the cabbage's full flavour to come through. At any rate, it has a nutty, extraordinarily pleasant taste that I just loved and that will probably be even better tomorrow.
Serves 4 as a side dish
1/4 medium head cabbage, finely sliced
1 small clove garlic, put through a press
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp sugar
1/2 medium tomato, chopped
1 tbsp sunflower or canola oil
Place the cabbage in a large bowl and add the garlic and salt. Rub the cabbage vigorously between your hands for a full minute or so, until it is slightly bruised. Add the sugar, tomato, and oil, and gently mix.
The other salad is the famous Russian Salade Olivier, whose true recipe has never been revealed, but approximations of which have apparently entered the Russian consciousness to the point that, according to Wikipedia, it is a staple of any Soviet Russian holiday.
2 medium potatoes
1/2 cup soft tofu
2-3 dill pickles (depending on the size of your dills)
1/4 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup finely diced onion (I used red onion)
1/2 cup Soy Curls
150 grams (about 1/3 cup) sauerkraut, drained
1/2 tsp black salt (or regular salt if you don't have black salt)
1/4 to 1/3 cup Veganaise or other vegan mayonnaise
There are two schools of Salade Olivier, the grated school and the diced school. I'm doing the diced school thing here. So, first, get your Soy Curls hydrated in some hot vegetable broth (I used hot water plus Bryanna's Chicken-style broth powder (see sidebar). Then, dice your potatoes, and boil them in water to cover until just tender:
Squeeze the soft tofu in a clean cloth until dry-ish (my picture of this did not work out at all, but you should all know what that looks like anyway).
Now chop up the other ingredients:
|Shown here: diced red onion, dill pickle, sauerkraut, squished tofu|
Add the well-squeezed Soy Curls (mmmm....Soy Curls...):
You can if you wish cool the drained potatoes by adding the frozen peas, which is what I did. Then put everything together with the Veganaise and black salt, and you have a lovely vegan Russian potato salad that really is super-delish, and goes superbly with the Tazalyk, and, incidentally, the pickled red onions from Viva Vegan (this is what they look like after 24 hours in the fridge), to which I am now officially addicted.
(That's bon appetit for those of you who don't speak Russian.)
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
My blog has been on an unintentional hiatus while I reorganize my daily routine somewhat, for which I apologize to anyone who's been checking in hoping for a new post. I've been cooking, but mostly relatively easy comfort foods like dals and quick pastas and stews. Because a lot of Latin dishes fit into the "quick and relatively easy" category, I have been doing quite a bit of cooking out of Viva Vegan. Here's one of those meals. The recipe for the tacos is online at Google Books:
Above are shown the ingredients for the Creamy avocado-tomato salsa (except the avocado, added right at the end), whose flavours melded while I prepared:
Chipotle seitan, shown here marinating in its tangy chipotle-lime sauce as the potatoes steamed (the recipe has them roasted, then fried but I'd as soon do it this way):
Get the toppings together:
|Radish, cilantro, red onions, and shredded cabbage|
Fry the marinated seitan until just crispy at the edges:
...so it looks like this:
Set it aside while you fry the potatoes in what's left of the marinade:
Yummy? You bet! Have your tortillas ready:
And build it:
Maybe it wasn't the quickest weeknight meal in the world, but there were lots of leftovers for lunch salads, which were just as good as this! Mexican food tastes fantastic at any time, but especially for some reason in the winter.

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When I ruled the world
Marvellous what a bit of alliteration can do, eh? I always thought that the 'Tito Team' had more going for it, poetically speaking, than the 'Pep Team'. And thus it has proved, with Saturday's 5-1 victory over Athletic handing the team 40 points from the first 42 available.
The only game they haven't won from the first 14 was the draw in the Camp Nou against Real Madrid, which means that their 'arranque' (start) is now the best in the history of the Spanish professional league, which began back in 1928. It's therefore worth beginning the article with this statistic, although every time that one mentions Barcelona these days it's because some record or other has fallen - Andres Iniesta managed the most passes with the outside of his right foot since any player in the post-war period, and Victor Valdes effected the most gruesome facial expressions in a ten-minute period since 1934.
Whatever - it's amazing at the moment here in Spain. Any thoughts of a competitive league have once again shifted to the discourse of record-breaking and of the Ballon d'Or. The former sees us wait for Leo Messi to overtake Gerd Muller - he's now one from equalling him, two from the all-time record - and the latter sees us wonder, as if there is really any doubt, who will emerge the winner of the latest X Factor vote-off on January 7. Such is life these days - an enormous corporate vote-fest, with the cameras of the world zooming in to check out the smallest tics in the expressions of the three (Messi, Iniesta and Ronaldo, in case you didn't know), the sign of a tear, of a lip-curl, or even a smile. Small wonder, then, that these three guys are going hammer and tongs at the moment, although I guess the votes are already in.
Maybe that's why the records keep falling. Barcelona have overtaken the Real Madrid side of 1991-1992, who under Radomir Antic had established the previous wonder start of 12 wins and a draw. Actually, that was a pretty interesting season - my first in Spain and one I remember well. One very interesting fact about it, for all you lovers of the runes, was that Real Madrid didn't even win the title. Barcelona did, pipping Real to the title by one point. It was the second year of the Dream Team's four consecutive titles, with Johan Cruyff's side stealing the crown from the declining remains of the Quinta del Buitre and shifting the world of La Liga so memorably on its axis. In third place, you guessed it, were Atletico, a mere two points shy of the winner's total. Other interesting facts from that bygone season were that the one drawn game from Madrid's opening salvo was of course at home to Barcelona (1-1), in a predictable parallel to this season's story so far. The end of Madrid's run came in the 14th game when they drew away at Zaragoza and then only won three games in the next ten. Sun then shadow, the classic Spanish metaphor. Just when you're looking smug, lady luck comes along and pulls up the rug.
Barcelona are not being smug though. They've scored 48 goals already (one fewer than the record-breakers of Madrid at this stage last season) and despite looking typically stratospheric and almost alien-like in their mutual understanding and movement on Saturday night, Tito Vilanova continues to be a very nice bloke. It's odd, but ever since the PR disaster known as Louis van Gaal (siempre negatiffo!) Barcelona have specialised in media-friendly managers, guys difficult to dislike. Frank Rijkaard was popular, and generous and kind in his appreciation of the opposition. Guardiola was Guardiola, occasionally annoying but always with the best of intentions, fairly unflappable, and unusually humane in his view of the sides his team would ritually slaughter, but Vilanova seems so laid back he's horizontal. Like a sleeping cat on the sofa, he sort of relaxes you with the calmness of his press-calls, saying the right things in classic Guardiola style but saying them in a tone of voice that is strangely pleasing. The Lord only knows how he motivates this present squad. Perhaps it just isn't necessary.
Guardiola, famously, insisted on Coldplay's Viva La Vida as the team anthem, to be played in the dressing room just before every game. Good though the song is, and fairly obvious in its message about not being complacent (I wonder if Joan Laporta will ever sweep the streets he used to own?), urban legend has it that Carles Puyol wasn't too keen on all those sissy cellos, and managed to get the song changed one weekend to Instinct of Survival by Napalm Death. By all accounts, Pep was not amused. I don't know what Tito has changed the song to. He looks like a Psy fan to me. Oppa Barça style!
Not to dwell too long on Barcelona this week, one has nevertheless to re-emphasise the basic grounding of this team, whose like we may never see again. Ibai Gomez, who scored a pretty decent goal for Athletic on Saturday night when his side were already four down, commented afterwards that they were best side he'd ever seen. Well, Ibai's a young guy, but as a much older guy I'd go along with his sentiments. I'm not saying it's the most aesthetically pleasing side of all time - that's another issue altogether - but I've never seen a team quite like this one. And the oddest thing of all about them, perhaps the fact that will be forgotten in years to come, is that none of their magic would really function if it were not for their astonishing work-rate. Maybe Tito puts on Back on the Chain Gang or something. Two incidents stand out from their annihilation of poor Athletic, still dazed and hypnotised by Marcelo Bielsa's wonky wand.
The first is the fourth goal by Cesc Fabregas, due to the incident that immediately precedes it. Barcelona are attacking, and a pass into the area is defended by Athletic, the defender's pass rebounding from a returning midfielder's foot into a sort of no-man's land about 30 yards from the goal. Ander Herrera is the most likely candidate to pick up the ball and start a counter, but although he has several yards' start and is a speedy young thing, Sergio Busquets (I think) lunges into the space with all that characterises this team - desire and sheer competitiveness. The ball ends up with Iniesta in space, who then tricks the entire defence by appearing to move left only to flick the ball to the right, whereupon Cesc steams in and plants the ball into the proverbial. Posterity will always remember the passes and the goals, but a manager will notice things like Busquets' action much more.
The other incident took place with a minute left on the clock and Barcelona 5-1 to the good. Gerard Pique defends an Athletic attack then sets off on a run with the ball as if his life depends on him scoring a sixth, finally crossing the ball for Messi to effect a diving header that almost allowed him to equal Gerd Muller. It must be terrible playing against them. There's fear in the enemy's eyes. The Culés hunt you down like coldly efficient predators, and just when you think you've screamed your last, they take an even bigger bite of your flesh then shake your hand afterwards. When will the nightmare end?
Over in Madrid, the derby succeeded the Camp Nou match (Tito claimed he wouldn't be watching it, because it was supper time), and it ended as it usually does, with a white victory. It's 13 years since Atletico defeated their neighbours. It was a strange game, short on quality in the first half but intense for all that, with Atletico opting for a 'pressing' approach, undone by Ronaldo's early strike, direct from a free-kick. It says a lot for democracy at the Bernabeu that Ronaldo takes so many free-kicks, because he usually takes them badly. The last time he scored one was last season, curiously enough against Atletico. He hit the bar later on with another, but the statistics hardly support his monopoly. He hit the post as well, and generally made life uncomfortable for the visitors, but I'm not sure he played quite so wonderfully as the Spanish press were insisting on the Sunday. He made the second for Mesut Ozil, sure, but only after his original pass to Benzema had gone wrong. He was pretty good, yes. But the panegyrics in the Madrid press on Sunday had a whiff of January 7 about them. Vote for our man, or he'll get grumpy again!
Nevertheless, Madrid did well to come out of this game alive. It could have all gone tragically wrong for them if they'd lost, with some of the local press beginning to turn on Jose Mourinho. Nothing unusual there. With your wife or husband it's the seven-year itch. With Mou it's a three-year thing. After that he gets fed up and packs his mercenary bags again. He's a very good coach, but his very essence is temporary. You cannot be bigger than the legendary institutions you choose to work for, and of course he knows this. He is many things, but stupid is not one of them. And his team were better, in the end, than the new pretenders to the Barcelona shirt-tail grabbers' role.
Atletico were disappointingly defensive, and began with a strategy - to keep Xabi Alonso under wraps - for which there was no Plan B once Ronaldo had scored. It suggested what several Diego Simeone watchers were saying when he returned - that he has certain qualities as a manager, but that tactically-speaking he has yet to prove his worth. That might seem harsh after his team's splendid start to the season, and the result and performance - with the Tiger Falcao starved of meat by his anonymous providers - might yet prove to be a blip. They've got a fairly comfy one next week at home to struggling Deportivo, but the week after they must visit the Camp Nou. That should be pretty interesting.
Elsewhere, Valencia's Mauro Pellegrino, who played with some distinction for Valencia in the golden years (1999-2005) will be sweeping the streets after their 5-2 home defeat to Real Sociedad. Playing with ten men for the second half hardly helped their cause, but the sacking smacks of panic, especially as the club are going well in the Champions League. Once again, the steep walls of the Mestalla have proved a difficult theatre for a manager, even one as popular as Pellegrino, at least as far as the club's recent history goes. Talking of managers, Javier Aguirre started his spell with Espanyol, his fourth La Liga team after Osasuna, Zaragoza and Atletico, and got a draw at equally lowly Granada. Welcome back, Javi. He's usually worth a few sound-bites.
You say goodbye, and I say hello. The final soundtrack for the week perhaps?

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Joe Staszak, who's done sports reporting on and off for Fox29 since 2002, has just been signed as a full-time sports anchor/reporter, reporting three days and anchoring the weekends. (Bill Vargus has been doing weeknights at the station, which still has not named a replacement for Don Tollefson, who was let go in July.)
Terms were not disclosed, but smart money suggests that the deal is for two years.
The Berwyn-bred Staszak, 41, was first hired in 2002 as a fill-in sports anchor and associate producer for Eagles Game Day Live, which he did for two seasons. He returned in March as a freelancer. During this time, he also was in-game reporter for the Flyers and a sideline reporter for the Mountain West Network.
His past includes sports anchoring at WGAL-TV in Lancaster and CBS3, and he was a sports producer for WB17, plus sideline reporter for Phantoms, Wings and Kixx on SportsNet. Dating him even further, he was a live event producer and reporter for PRISM/SPORTSCHANNEL.
Staszak is a client of Philly attorney Lloyd Zane Remick, who by coincidence represents Fox29 traffic anchor Dorothy Krysiuk. Remick told me today that after seven years on the dawn patrol, Krysiuk "decided to seek another opportunities" and that her last day will be Oct. 31. A station spokeswoman said freelancers would fill in until a new hire is on board.

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Accessories make the man...or woman. The right bling with the right dress makes the look complete, and today we are featuring an easy and popular way to personalize any dress and make it your own - belts. Beautiful, sparkling belts are available in many places, and I found a number of them ready to be purchased off of Etsy. These are to die for! I want to incorporate them into my everyday wardrobe!
Click on the pictures to take you directly to the shops! Enjoy!

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Orangefield coach faces former school with playoff spot at stake
Updated 10:33 pm, Thursday, November 8, 2012
Josh Smalley's past is tucked away, stuffed in a box somewhere in his house.
About three months ago, he packed it with the rest of his life in Bridge City and moved to enemy territory a few blocks away in Orangefield, where he is the Bobcats he football coach.
Friday he will leave his new home, where that box with his old Bridge City game jersey, letterman jacket and silver UIL medal are stored, and try to keep his alma mater from the playoffs in the 13th Bayou Bowl at Larry Ward Memorial Stadium.
Friday's rivalry game, which kicks off at 7 p.m., acts as a one-game playoff to determine who captures
District 21-3A's third and final postseason spot between the Cardinals (4-5, 3-2 District 21-3A) and Bobcats (4-5, 3-2).
However, the eight miles that separate these two high schools is lengthened for Smalley, who was born and raised in Bridge City, was the Cardinals' quarterback in high school and served as the school's offensive coordinator for four years before taking the Orangefield position in June.
"It just happens to be Bridge City," said Smalley, who graduated from Bridge City in 1994. "If it was Hamshire-Fannett, Hardin-Jefferson or the Dallas Cowboys and we had to beat them to get into the playoffs, you'd try to win. It just happens to be Bridge City, like somebody upstairs was having fun with us this year."
Smalley faced Bridge City in 2006 and 2007 as Orangefield's offensive coordinator, but this will be the first time he looks across the sidelines as a head coach and sees familiar faces. Many of the seniors Smalley will square off against tonight had been coached by him since they were freshmen.
"I know a lot of those (Bridge City) kids very well," Smalley said. "Well enough that I still keep in contact with some of them and it's a strange feeling because you still care about them. You don't stop caring about kids because you move jobs. I still want what's best for them, just not on (this) Friday night. It's a strange situation and definitely adds some excitement to the game."
Bridge City senior Tanner Cervenka was one of those players under Smalley's tutelage since his freshman year.
"I've been thinking about it all year, like what if it came down to this and it has," Cervenka said. "This is the craziest scenario."
Read the full story in Friday's Beaumont Enterprise.

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Tomorrow I’m off to PubCon, so I won’t be posting on this blog for a few days. As long as I won’t be on the blog, I might as well leave up a cat post for people to check out.
This weekend we put our (artificial) Christmas tree up. Ozzie decided to investigate:
He spent a little time getting familiar with the tree:
Then in case the Christmas tree was food, he decided to try to eat the tree:
I honestly believe that he thinks that the Christmas tree is a cat toy that we haul out once a year just for him. 🙂
Okay, maybe you’re wondering how Emmy is doing? She’s a cat that likes to sleep, and especially likes to sleep on me while I blog and answer email.
But sometimes she decides she wants to relax with me in the chair. She wriggles in behind me and sleeps:
Eventually I get tired of sitting on the edge of the chair and go do something else for a while. 🙂
I’ll be back from PubCon in a few days.

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GIANTS ARE TEAM TO BEAT IN NFC EAST
"Despite losing four games in a row, the Giants, not the Cowboys, appear to be the
most balanced and dangerous team in the NFC East race right now. Balance might
appear to be a funny choice of words, given the team's defensive problems of
late and their 32nd ranking running the ball.
However, Sunday's loss to the Packers showed that the Giants have the
firepower to battle the NFC heavyweights in the playoffs and to march into
Dallas next week and make a claim for the division title.
The PFW Spin
On the surface, the Giants have lost four in a row and appear to be in
playoff peril at 6-6. But the rest of the division has done the Giants a favor —
including the giant Cowboys slip-up in Arizona on Sunday — by playing mediocre
football. Now only a game down heading into the Cowboys game in Dallas in Week
14, the Giants can get into a tie for first place. If they play the way they did
in Week 13, matching the Packers blow for blow, the Giants most certainly can
run the table.
"We played hard and did a lot of good things but we didn't win," Giants head
coach Tom Coughlin said. "There is no hanging your head. It is a tough business
and you have to do the things you have to do to win the game."
The connections to the Giants' last battle with an unbeaten team this late in
the season is obvious. The Giants knew in 2007 that they could match up with the
vaunted Patriots, and that confidence buoyed them through a string of upsets in
the playoffs. As then-Giants QB coach Chris Palmer (now the Titans' offensive
coordinator) told PFW last week, "In December (the assistant coaches) were
brushing up our résumés. We thought it was a one-year thing. Two months later we
were champs. Tom (Coughlin) made us believe we could win it all."
In fact, it was Coughlin's finest coaching job, and he still might have
similar tricks up his sleeve for this playoff run. There is plenty to manage,
however, with an offensive line in flux, a shaky CB situation with Prince
Amukamara (with three weeks' practice time) and Will Blackmon (signed off the
street last week) rotating and playing heavy roles and a pass rush that
alternates between hot and cold with injuries and ineffectiveness playing roles
to that end.
What has remained constant has been the excellent play of QB Eli Manning.
Amid all the trouble running the ball and faulty protection, Manning has had his
most consistent and explosive season to date. He has helped turn Victor Cruz
into a bona fide No. 1 option much in the way Manning previously fed Steve
Smith, who now languishes on the Eagles' bench. Manning also has had faith in
previously trivial TE Jake Ballard and opened Sunday's scoring fest with a bomb
to Travis Beckum, the lost man in the equation this season, for a career-long
(by 38 yards) 67-yard reception and tone-setting TD catch.
It's the mark of great quarterbacking to adapt to adversity, much in the way
that Packers QB Aaron Rodgers continued to target receivers who dropped passes
Sunday (as well as he did in Super Bowl XLV), and Manning has done it all season
long. He has shown fourth-quarter heroism, and though Manning hasn't been able
to finish them all off perfectly, close losses to the 49ers in San Francisco and
to the unbeaten Packers have shown that the Giants are not to be trifled with.
They are to be feared down the stretch, just like in 2007."

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"We are on a road trip, we are going to Greenville," Augusta's Edwin Escobar said from his cell phone. "We will celebrate on the bus with my teammates."
An hour earlier in Charleston, S.C., the Giants left-handed prospect pitched a career-high 8 2/3 one-hit innings in the Class A GreenJackets' 4-0 shutout of the RiverDogs.
Escobar (6-7) struck out nine and recorded 10 outs on the ground. He threw 75 of his 109 pitches for strikes and faced one over the minimum 27 batters.
"I was working with everything -- fastball, breaking pitch, changeup," said Escobar, who silenced a lineup that included two of the Yankees' top 10 prospects in shortstop Cito Culver and third baseman Dante Bichette. "I was focused from the pregame stretch [forward]."
A relative of Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar and Major League pitcher Kelvim Escobar, Escobar retired the first nine batters he faced before center fielder Eduardo Sosa singled on a 1-1 inside fastball to start the fourth. Sosa's line drive was just out of the reach of right fielder Devin Harris.
"[Harris] slid to try to get it," Escobar said. "He made a good attempt, did the best he could."
Escobar retired his next 17 before walking Sosa, his final hitter, on seven pitches with two outs in the ninth.
"In that situation, I got a little bit tired," he said. "I dropped my elbow down."
But what about his first professional complete game?
"I wish," he said, "but I did the best I could."
Reliever Kyle Vazquez retired Culver for the final out.
Escobar lowered his season ERA to 3.24 and has 107 strikeouts in 114 innings -- all career bests. The Venezuela native is wrapping up his fourth campaign, third in San Francisco's organization -- he was traded from Texas on April 1, 2010. He credited altered mechanics, specifically his new arm slot, as the biggest reason for his success.
The left-hander bested his single-game high in innings (7 2/3 frames at Rome on June 9) and fell one shy of his strikeout mark (10 against Greeneville on June 15).
"This is the best start of my career," Escobar said. "This is my very first year in my career that everything has been working."
RiverDogs starter Philip Wetherell (5-8) gave up two runs on five hits over 3 2/3 frames.
Augusta has won three consecutive games; Charleston has lost three straight.

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Hask Placenta Plus No-Rinse Instant Hair Repair Treatment with Olive Oil
- About the brand
Hask Placenta Plus No-Rinse Instant Hair Repair Treatment with Olive Oil provides instant hair repair by restoring life, moisturizing and nourishing the hairs.
Shake well. Apply after shampooing. Massage thoroughly. Do not rinse. Wait 3 minutes and then style or set hair as usual.
Hask creates formulas that improve all hair types for healthy style and shine! Smooth, condition and add gloss to any look with a variety of treatments including natural botanicals and exotic oils.

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The article provides a clear sequence of ordered steps for using the hair repair treatment, including shaking the product, applying it, massaging, waiting, and styling. However, the instructions lack the depth necessary for training a language model for deeper reasoning, as they do not explore the rationale behind each step or provide detailed context that would facilitate critical thinking or problem-solving.


document: I guess I could make an exception and finally upload my last tutorial for the day before I call it a night. Filling requests can sometime be hard because you have to know how you are going to tackle a drawing and turn it into a lesson. This tutorial is going to teach you "how to draw hats", step by step. I thought the request for a drawing on hats was a good idea because hats is an object that is commonly used on characters from creation. There are so many different types of hats and there is also tons of different uses for a hat. One of the most popular hat is the baseball cap, and I think it’s because they are mainly used as a fashion accessory than anything else. Other types of hats are knit caps or beanies, berets, cowboy hats, fedoras, bucket hats, top hats, trilby hats, porkpie hats, straw hats, sun hats, and so on and so forth. I myself don’t wear hats, but I will sometimes wear one in the summer time to keep the sun off my head and face. I really don’t like the sun and because of this I like to cover up with some sort of protective head gear. Anyways this should be an interesting lesson on "how to draw hats". At least you will have a good idea on the types of head pieces you can draw on your characters. I will be back tomorrow guys, and remember, if there is anything you would like to see a lesson on, just let me know. Peace people!

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Step-by-step: No
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The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps to guide the reader through completing the task of drawing hats, as it lacks specific instructions and is more of an introductory remark rather than a detailed tutorial. Consequently, it does not contain well-structured procedural instructions that would facilitate training a language model capable of deeper reasoning, since it does not present a systematic approach to the task.


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The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps guiding the reader through a specific task; rather, it appears to be a message from a blogger seeking advice, which lacks structured procedural instructions. Additionally, the content does not include detailed or actionable guidance that would be beneficial for training a language model to engage in deeper reasoning.


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How to Remove Yellow Stains on White Clothing
Nothing looks as wonderful as a crisp white shirt. White clothes are especially beautiful in the summer. Unfortunately white clothes and fabrics are magnets for stains -- and that can create a special problem today that white clothes didn't have in the past.
What's that problem? Today's clothing makers often apply a finish to white clothes to make them appear whiter. The problem with this is that bleach will often react with the "finish" on the clothing turning it yellow. If you have ever applied bleach or a bleach pen to white clothing only to have a large yellow mark where the stain once was, you'll understand.
It's especially tempting to try to bleach away a stain on white clothing or fabric. It's better not to bleach than it is to risk ruining your clothes or having a yellow stain that you can't remove on one of your favorite articles of clothing. What should you do if you have yellow stains from over bleaching on your white clothes? Here are some steps for handling yellowed whites:
Bear in mind that some stains will not come out. If you have yellow stains on white clothes from over bleaching, try using RIT Color Remover.
Sometimes, white clothing will become yellowed with time and not from over bleaching. Once again, Rit comes to the rescue with Rit Color Brightener. This product is suitable for white fabrics that can be bleached. For white fabrics that cannot be bleached, use Rit White Wash to brighten white fabrics and remove yellowing.
The first step to keeping white clothes looking good is to remove the stains properly to begin with. Avoid the temptation to "spot treat" a stained white garment with bleach. OxiClean powder is great to treat stains because it doesn't interfere with most finishes on white fabric. But as always, be sure to test an inconspicuous area first to be certain and before applying any spot or stain treater to your clothing. If the stain doesn't come out right away, then keep reapplying the OxiClean.
Good luck with your stains.
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The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps to guide the reader through a specific task. While it mentions some methods to address yellow stains on white clothing, the instructions lack precise, numbered steps and the clarity required for effective task completion. Additionally, the procedural instructions are not structured in a way that would lend themselves to training a language model for deeper reasoning, as they do not provide sufficient detail or a systematic approach to enable comprehensive understanding.


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Make sure that you tell me if you receive a success message about adding the above to the registry. Nick Skrepetos SUPERAntiSpyware.com SUPERAntiSpy, Apr 15, 2008 #2 guyinblacktshirt Private E-2 sorry for the wrong format in my previous post, please see attached for the correct log files. If it is not detected by ComboFix, ComboFix will automatically download it if you are connected to the Internet. Who or what is "Ade"?
Scanning anything takes hours.
Copy the bold text below to notepad. Web Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exeO23 - Service: AVG Anti-Spyware Guard - GRISOFT s.r.o. - C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exeO24 - Desktop Component 0: (no name) - http://netmail.verizon.net/webmail/servlet...position=inlineO24 - Glad we could help. If you are experiencing a similar issue, please ask a related question Suggested Solutions Title # Comments Views Activity Sophos EC migration to Cloud. 1 84 2016-11-17 end-to-end encrypted email 16
Are you sure our kernel drivers aren't disabled? Be sure the "Save as" type is set to "all files" Once you have saved it double click it and allow it to merge with the registry. We have been swamped.If you still need assistance please do the following:Download Deckard's System Scanner to your Desktop from one of these links:http://www.techsupportforum.com/sectools/Deckard/dss.exehttp://deckard.geekstogo.com/dss.exeClose all applications and windows.Double-click on dss.exe to run Get More Information oh and again, many many thanks to everyone who helped, Nick, chaslang you guys rock.
This is normal.What we did there was move qttask.exe back to its origional location nad removed the wrong pointer in registry for it.Simply running QuickTime again will re-write the proper registry What I would have proposed was using Avenger to unload the driver and delete the two files. That may cause it to stall. SuperAnti-Spyware has been more successful.However, SAS has not yet been able to remove RootKit.TnCore/TracePlease help!HijackThis log:Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2Scan saved at 8:43:02 AM, on 2/18/2008Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT
Would you mind submitting another diagnostic?Click to expand... a fantastic read Other benefits of registering an account are subscribing to topics and forums, creating a blog, and having no ads shown anywhere on the site. Please read my Prevention page with lots of info and tips how to prevent this in the future.And if you want to improve speed/system performance after malware removal, take a look chaslang, Apr 18, 2008 #30 SUPERAntiSpy Private E-2 chaslang said: ↑ Have you had anymore feedback from them yet?Click to expand...
NOTE: If you have issues connecting to your network or internet after running combofix you can either simply reboot, or do the following: * Going to Control Panel >Network Connections. * Rootkit TnCore Trace will be one of them. Now copy/paste the text between the lines below into the Notepad window: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ File:: C:\WINNT\system32\uchlqxft.ini C:\Documents and Settings\corpus1\Application Data\[u]0[/u]047e3ccd1c562f3eda6395ef78a31c43bb59a5685f2fcaf1a.dat C:\WINNT\system32\nsjoxajv.ini C:\WINNT\system32\c457cb85 C:\installer.exe C:\Documents and Settings\corpus1\Application Data\ymdfq.exe C:\rfd1qh.exe C:\WINNT\system32\drivers\DLCC.sys C:\WINNT\system32\drivers\core.cache.dsk Folder:: C:\WINNT\TmFtZQ PC Games \ System Tools \ Macintosh \ Demonews.Com \ Top Downloads MajorGeeks.Com \ News (Tech) \ Off Base (Other Websites News) \ Way Off Base (Offbeat Stories and Pics) Social:
Share this post Link to post Share on other sites smrpeople Newbie Members 8 posts Posted February 1, 2008 · Report post SBSD scan said my computer is clean! i downloaded dss and ran without hijackthis 2. Please start a New Thread if you're having a similar issue.View our Welcome Guide to learn how to use this site. I'm a believer in SAS.
So far SAS says I'm clean. Just saying really. It's not new Nick!
I tried to remove the infection but it required a restart. please send me the link for the diagnostic i have several security apps installed update -- ok , results sent to diagnostic server Last edited: Apr 16, 2008 guyinblacktshirt, Apr Site Changelog Community Forum Software by IP.Board Sign In Use Facebook Use Twitter Need an account? Glad we could help.
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It always appears in a pair of files. Are you doing this from the Admin account? Register now! So the path should look like this...
My main point was that the form that is mated with the .SYS file has been around for awhile now. Then drag the CFScript.txt into ComboFix.exe. Help Home Top RSS Terms and Rules All content Copyright ©2000 - 2015 MajorGeeks.comForum software by XenForo™ ©2010-2016 XenForo Ltd. I performed scans with spyware doctor,super antispyware, spybot S&D.
First, Just open a new email message. Go through all the steps until posting the log part. C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\ComboFix.exe Next, 1. Register a new account Sign in Already have an account?
If you know of a remover for the specific problem could you direct me towards it, or should i post a hjt log? Just saying really. this Topic has been closed. Well let's check to see if they were removed or not.
In this user's case Code: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\ coreca~1.dsk Feb 1 2008 167545 "core.cache.dsk" usbhubb.sys Feb 1 2008 86144 "usbhubb.sys" Normally what we do here is remove the driver with either ComboFix or Your entire Windows Server will be backed up in one easy step with patented, block-level disk imaging. dougglos replied Jan 16, 2017 at 12:06 PM Loading...

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Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article lacks a clear sequence of ordered steps that guide the reader through completing a specific task. Instructions are fragmented and interspersed with various discussions, making it difficult to follow a coherent process. Additionally, the procedural instructions are not well-structured or detailed enough to facilitate training a language model, as they lack clarity and logical organization necessary for deeper reasoning.


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How to: Beautiful Hair While you Sleep
There’s nothing like saying “I just woke up like this”, and actually mean it! Believe it or not, perfectly tousled hair can be achieved during your much-loved beauty sleep. Here’s what you need to know to turn your bed head into something super sexy.
- Big Hair Don’t Care Volume Boosting Powder
- Leave-in Conditioner
- Miracle Brush
- Hair Elastic
- Hold it Right There Hairspray
- Apply a leave-in conditioner towards the ends and brush out slightly damp hair using your Leyla Milani Hair ‘Miracle Brush’ to remove any tangles.
- Once your hair is approximately 60% dry, give your self a French braid and secure with an elastic. Note: you don’t want your hair to be too wet as this will not only be very uncomfortable while you sleep, but it won’t be dry by morning! Now your hair is ready for sleep.
- In the morning, release the braid and apply your Leyla Milani Hair Big Hair Don’t Care Volume Boosting Powder at your roots throughout and lightly scrunch through.
- Finish off with a light spray on level 1 of your Hold it Right There Hairspray and voila! Perfectly tousled waves.
- Invest in a Silk Pillowcase: as you toss and turn as night, a regular pillowcase has the tendency to catch and pull on your strands, resulting in unruly frizz. Sleeping on a silk pillowcase results in smoother, shinier, and even healthier locks.
- Sleep with a Topknot for Added Volume: securing your hair on top of your head to sit overnight will provide a beautiful boost of volume in the AM, ready to be styled!
- Make Dry Shampoo your Best Friend: before securing your ‘do for sleep, spray your roots with dry shampoo to create added texture. This will intensify the volume sought out for morning.

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Step-by-step: Yes
Training: No

The article presents a clear sequence of steps for achieving beautiful hair while sleeping, guiding the reader through the process effectively. However, the instructions are not detailed enough for training a language model capable of deeper reasoning, as they lack comprehensive explanations or context for each step. Additional insights on the effects and alternatives or tips could enhance the reasoning capability related to hair care techniques.


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Here is the Ariel view captured by my camera from the moving plane…
|the plane is above the ocean of clouds. Part of the right wing is visible.|
I’m back at Patiala after four months of stay in the U.S. It was a very rewarding experience in terms of hitherto unexplored treasure trove of unbounded natural beauty and many more eye-opening experiences. I had been to the U.S. many times before, and I visited capital city Washington DC and most of its tourist attractions. Most memorable had been the visits to Disneyland and Hollywood Studios in Los Angeles. However, unluckily I was not a blogger then and experiences remained unrecorded and faded from memory in due course of time.
|Zurich's green patches and surrounding areas. The red cross sign on the wing.The red cross movement originated from Switzerland.|
Now for the last couple of years I’m a part of the blogosphere and my perceptions and insights are deeply sensitized and propel me to decide what to chronicle. I only need a trigger point, that is.
|The architectural design of Zurich city and mountains in the far end.|
We had chosen Swiss international as our air carrier this time. We boarded the plane from Chicago for Zurich and boarded another flight from the same company from Zurich to Delhi. As the plane started to take off from Zurich, I chanced to look out of the window. Oh what an eerie display of the mystery of the skyline it was! I immediately pried out my camera from the bulging pockets of my purse, got glued to the window for capturing the rare scenes above the clouds. As the plane was slowly gaining height, I took pictures of the breathtaking scenes below. It brought into focus the charismatic paradigm of the view below. The boundless expanse embellished with pneumatic looking surface created by the moving clouds made my jaw drop in sheer amazement. Actually, these are the miracles, which go unnoticed. The sight was so awe inspiring and humbling. One bows in awe at the magnificence, which looked surreal and real at the same time.
|the open spaces away from human habitation.|
Switzerland is a beautiful country with gigantic mountains-Alps in South and Jura in North West- dotting its skyline. Zurich and Geneva are its global cities. It is a peace loving and safe country. It has a perfect banking system. (Remember all the money stashed in its banks from all over the world.)
|Further up,mountains engulfed in snow. Only tops visible.|

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Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a task; instead, it narrates the author's travel experiences and observations without structured instructions. Additionally, the text lacks well-defined procedural instructions that could be used for training a language model, as it does not present information in a manner conducive to deeper reasoning or procedural learning.


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We’ve been enjoying snack time at Walt Disney World as we launched our Disney Food Blog Guide to Epcot Snacks e-Book, 2014 Edition earlier this week!
To continue the celebration, let’s check out one of my favorite spots in World Showcase. And while we’re there, we’ll sample a never-featured-here-before snack today!
I think Epcot’s Japan Pavilion boasts some of the loveliest landscaping in Epcot, and a lot of it can be enjoyed from an outdoor seat at Katsura Grill.
The greenery, the paper lanterns, and waterfall all contribute to a sense of beauty and peace — even on the busiest of park days — so I’m always looking for reasons to spend more time in this spot.
One of those reasons, recently, was to try the Green Tea Cheesecake. I adore cheesecake, but have had both good and bad experiences with green tea infused food, so I was curious about what I might discover.
Upon receiving my slice, the first thing my eyes took in was the color. As expected, it’s rather green :), but a very light hue.
The portion size, I must say, seemed [Read more…]

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Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article lacks a clear sequence of ordered steps that guide the reader through completing a task; it primarily consists of personal anecdotes and descriptive observations about a specific snack. Furthermore, the instructions are not structured in a way that would facilitate training a language model for deeper reasoning, as there is no procedural content or detailed guidance to analyze or reason through.


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Thoughts on Politics, Culture, Books, Sports and Anything Else Your Humble Author Happens to Think Is Interesting
"It profits me but little that a vigilant authority always protects the tranquillity of my pleasures and constantly averts all dangers from my path, without my care or concern, if this same authority is the absolute master of my liberty and my life."
--Alexis de Tocqueville, Democracy in America
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Girl of the Day - Gloria Grahame
One of the classic Hollywood bad girls, born today in 1923. She was Violet in It's a Wonderful Life, which is ubiquitous during the holiday season, but her best roles were in noirs like In a Lonely Place (1950) with Humphrey Bogart:

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Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing any task, nor does it contain procedural instructions. Instead, it presents thoughts and commentary on various topics without detailed guidance or structure that would be conducive to training a language model for deeper reasoning. The content is more reflective and informal, lacking the systematic approach needed for clarity and depth in reasoning tasks.


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BMG have chosen the song ‘My Name Is Ruin’ from the Savage album as the first single. Although I’m notoriously bad at choosing singles, and so not the best judge, I agree that this song is a good choice. The video for it was filmed last Friday and Saturday in the desert area around 29 Palms and Joshua Tree. As luck would have it both days witnessed a monster heat wave and we saw temperatures as high as 118 F (48 C) so it was HOT!!
The video was filmed once again by IAMX main man Chris Corner, assisted by Janine Gezang and her lovely sister Lydia. Chris filmed the I Am Dust video for Splinter, without doubt one of the best videos I’ve ever made, so we were in safe hands for ‘Ruin’. The locations were stunning. Desolate, dry, forbidding and, as I said, incredibly hot. Absolutely perfect for an album devoted mostly to a future world devastated by Global Warming.
My daughter Persia, who sang on the track, also featured in the video and did an amazing job I’m relieved to say. Although all three girls had a tiny walk on part in the Love Hurt Bleed video this was Persia’s first proper session at filming and lip syncing. I was nervous that nerves would get the better of her (she’s only 11 after all) and she would just giggle and not be able to do what was needed. But, she overcame her nerves, shyness and the ridiculous heat and just got on with it. I was very proud of her, and she looked amazing.
Pic by Micah Smith
I have no release date for the single at the moment, and it will only be digital so no hard copy unfortunately. I have yet to create the digital cover shot but I’ll be doing that over the next few days.
We’ve made a radio edit for it and BMG are putting a lot of effort in to getting it played in as many places as possible but, as always, it’s not the most ‘pop’ song out there so it will struggle I’m sure.
The video will also take a while before the editing is complete and the finished film is delivered but, when it is, I hope to have it seen as widely as possible. Again, with BMG’s involvement, I’m hopeful that things will be better on that side of things than they were with I Am Dust.
Pic by Micah Smith
The video was shot to the full length version of the track, which runs a little over six minutes. Whether we are able to make an edit that ties in with the 4 min 24 second radio version we shall have to see. A huge thank you to Chris Corner though. He has an incredible eye for filming and seemingly can make a flat featureless desert look epic and exciting. I’m really glad he was able to take it on at short notice and I’m grateful for all the amazing work he did during the shoot.

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Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article provides a narrative about the filming and production process of a music video but lacks a structured, ordered set of procedural steps for completing a specific task. There are no clearly defined instructions or detailed guidance that could facilitate training a language model in deeper reasoning; instead, it presents a personal account filled with observations and emotions related to the project.


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We are a group of writers, readers, bloggers, authors and, most importantly book lovers! We love reading all genres, but especially Young Adult! Our blog will feature all sorts of fun things like author interviews, book reviews, writing tips and giveaways.
If you follow my personal blog, you already know that Jennifer Phillips Russo came to my district this past month. It was a great experience. But I wanted to share with you today is the story of her novel: The Dragon’s Birthmark.
She has three children and her son was struggling with identity and accepting his sisters, so Jennifer being a good mom, helped out. She began to write the her novel as a means to help her son. It did, but by then, the story had taken off. Her children encouraged her to publish and now the second one will come out this fall. I thought this was a great story of how inspiration can be found when you are not looking for it and then once you have that inspiration how you can “run” with it.
Where do I find inspiration? I use the people in my life, sometimes my dogs. Sometimes an idea just pops in my head. Sometimes it’s a fantasy or daydream of my own (these ones tend to be easier to write, because I’m the main character (or what I would like myself to be) and the development is done.
What about you? Where do you find inspiration?
Here is a blurb of Jennifer’s book:
Eleven year old boy, Giovani, feels smothered by three younger sisters and drowning in their Sea of Pink. Bored with ordinary life, his only escape is to journey into imaginary adventures, while longing for real companionship away from all things frilly. On his twelfth birthday, his eccentric Aunt bestowed upon him a mysterious gift that she thought he was finally old enough to handle; it changed his life forever. Immediately he was thrust into a curious world that has always been there in the shadows, protecting him, so that one day Giovani might help protect them. For over one thousand years, his bloodline has been part of an elite order that has fought against evil, and now, ready or not, it was his turn. His new reality full of adventures with dragons, elves, and magic await his arrival. Evil forces threaten his family’s existence and have already killed others. The Order needs his help. It is his birthright; his duty. How will he handle his newfound responsibility and quest? Will he rise to the challenge or sink back into the Ordinary?

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Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a task; rather, it is a narrative and promotional piece focused on a specific author's journey and inspiration. Additionally, the procedural instructions needed for training a language model capable of deeper reasoning are absent, as the content lacks detailed, structured guidelines that would encourage critical thinking or problem-solving. Instead, it serves as a reflection on finding inspiration rather than a methodical instructional resource.


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Premier League 2017/18 Betting Tips & Preview
Find out our tips for the title, top goalscorer and relegation for the new Premier League season. …Read More
The Ayr Gold Cup takes place this Saturday and sees some of the best six furlong handicappers in the country go head to head. As is usually the case with this particular event, the betting for the race is wide open, with most firms going 10/1 or bigger the field. First run way back in 1804, the Ayr Gold Cup is a race that is steeped in history and originally took place at Belleisle. Only horses that were trained and bred in Scotland were allowed to take part in the first few years of the race’s history and it became a handicap contest in 1855.
While nearly two hundred runners were still entered at the five day stage, only a maximum of twenty seven runners can take part. Big price winners are not uncommon where the Ayr Gold Cup is concerned, and last year, the race was won by 20/1 shot Highland Colori. That horse was the 17th winner in succession which was priced at double figure odds.
Currently sitting at the head of the betting for the 2014 Ayr Gold Cup is the David O’Meara trained Watchable. This four year old chestnut gelding was victorious in a valuable handicap at the Curragh earlier this month, defeating nineteen other runners in the process. Watchable is still relatively lightly raced, having had just the seven career starts to date and could well still be open to further improvement. David O’Meara has achieved amazing things with his stable over the past couple of seasons and this exciting horse should have strong claims come Saturday. Watchable can be backed at a best price of 12/1 with Ladbrokes.
Another particularly interesting contender for this year’s race is the 105 rated Ninjago from the Richard Hannon yard. Talented apprentice Cam Hardie has already been booked for the ride and he is able to claim what could be a very valuable five pounds off this four year old’s back. Cam has had a very successful season, having ridden a total of 43 winners and is now one of the most sought after names in the weighing room.
I’ve always been a fan of Ninjago and I was particularly taken with this horse’s run in the Stewards’ Cup at Goodwood last time out. Ninjago has mixed it in Listed and even Group company in the past and although he’s been raised a couple of pounds in the weights, Hardie’s claim more than makes up for that. I’m very sweet on Ninjago’s chances and will be taking the 12/1 that’s generally available.
Last year’s Ayr Gold Cup winner Highland Colori has been put in at odds of 20/1 with Betfred to retain his crown and that is definitely a price that will appeal to some punters. Andrew Balding’s charge has been in reasonably consistent form throughout the current campaign and is now just four pounds higher than the mark from which he one the race in 2013.
The Richard Fahey trained Heaven’s Guest must also enter calculations following the horse’s fourth place finish last year and has since won a couple of really nice races including the Bunbury Cup in July. 25/1 is on offer across the board for this son of Dark Angel and that looks like a cracking each way bet.
Back Ninjago each way at 12/1 with Bet365
Back Heaven’s Guest each way at 25/1 with Paddy Power

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Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps to guide the reader through completing a specific task. Instead, it offers insights and opinions on various horses competing in the Ayr Gold Cup without presenting a structured format or detailed instructions that would facilitate training a language model for deeper reasoning. The information is more focused on commentary and betting advice rather than procedural guidance.