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Hi Everyone and welcome back to another Tutorial/Technique Tuesday! Today I have more of a TIP for you verses a tutorial or technique. Actually Shelly introduced me to this product and I was so thrilled with the outcome that I felt it important to share with all of you!
Now if you are an Artist (like Shelly) this is not a new product for you but a novice crafter like myself can use all the helpful tips & tools I can get my hands on.
This product is called KNEADED RUBBER ERASER!
As you can see, this product comes in different sizes & is manufactured by different companies. I am using the General's Kneaded Rubber Eraser because that's the one Shelly showed me she was using and I found it during a shopping trip to JoAnn Fabrics. The cost is minimal, depending on the size and company but I think mine was right around $1 and for what I'm doing, it will last me for a very long time because I only need a little bit ... not the whole block. Let me show you what I'm talking about and the HUGE advantage to this product . . .
Here's the items I'll be using:
This beautiful digi image called "Spring Lamb" is perfect for using this product. I'm not real good coloring a 'sky' with my alcohol markers yet so I like using CHALK.
Now that I have this product I don't have to worry much about going over my image lines with my chalk. This kneaded rubber eraser makes it easy to get into those little places and remove any unwanted chalk from my image.
As you can see in this next photo ... you can also use a 'regular' eraser but when you do, you have all those NASTY pieces of eraser that come off and all over the place. You are constantly erasing and blowing the residue of the eraser from your workspace ... messy, messy!
NOW with using this artists kneaded rubber eraser you have NO eraser pieces & residue to deal with. You simply pull it (knead it) into the shape you want to work with and erase away!!! It 'erases' the unwanted pencil lines, chalk, charcoals ... without any of that nasty residue. You simply work the erased chalk/pencil back into the product by kneading it and keep working on your project!
I really like that you can form it into a shape that you can work with for getting into those close fitting areas of your image. With a regular, larger eraser I was constantly having to reapply chalk to an area that was erased accidentally due to the size of my eraser.
Now my image is all ready to color & create with.
My background sky looks perfect and so does my 'Spring Lamb'.
I hope you enjoyed this helpful TIP and when/if you purchase one for yourself, pop back and let us know what you think.
Remember to come back to Shelly's Images on Thursday when we will have another FUN challenge to share with you!
Till then ... HAPPY CRAFTING!!

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

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a specific task. Instead, it presents a tip about using a kneaded rubber eraser without outlining a systematic process that would guide the reader through a step-by-step tutorial. Additionally, while the insights shared may be helpful, they lack the structured procedural instructions necessary for training a language model to engage in deeper reasoning, as they do not address specific problem-solving or analytical tasks.


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By using Procreate’s paint bucket tool, you can fill in a shape with a color. Remember the color selection tool in the top-right corner? Tap and hold down on that circle with your Apple Pencil, stylus, or finger. Then drag the color to the shape you want to fill in and release.
Is there a magic wand tool in procreate?
Procreate already has this. Automatic Selection is our version of Magic Wand.
Can you mirror draw on Procreate?
Mirror your drawing in Procreate: Here’s how
Tap on the arrow button. You will find it in the upper menu bar on the left. A menu bar opens at the bottom of the screen. … You can now mirror your drawing horizontally or vertically.
How do you freehand select in Procreate?
It allows you to make both freehand and straight lines for your selection. To make a freehand selection, simply draw the lines with a stylus or finger, just like drawing. To close a selection, tap back on the beginning of the selection, there should be a small circle/point indicating the start of a selection path.
How do I cut out an image in Procreate?
To cut in Procreate, make sure that your desired layer is highlighted, or you’ve used the select tool to select your desired elements. Swipe up with 3 fingers to access the copy and paste menu and click Cut. You can also click on the wrench to open the Actions tab and click the Cut button there.
Where is automatic selection tool Procreate?
Tap the Selection button to bring up the Selection toolbar. Tap Automatic. Now you can tap other areas on your canvas and Automatic mode will add them to your selection.
How do I fill a texture in procreate?
Tap and drag your pen from the active color button to the area you want to fill on your drawing. Keep your pen down on the canvas for the next step. Dragging and dropping colors can also be done from color swatches in a Procreate color palette instead of the active color (button).

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Step-by-step: Yes
Training: No

The article does provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for using various tools in Procreate, such as filling a shape with color and mirroring a drawing. However, the instructions lack the level of detail and structured procedural format needed for training a language model capable of deeper reasoning; they present steps more as quick tips rather than comprehensive, in-depth instructions.


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The Ultimate Guide to RSJ Installation & Knocking Down Internal Walls
For those renovating a home, there is one approach which is more effective than most: knocking down internal walls. A gloomy and disjointed layout can be transformed into a vivid, open plan one. Yet before any removal work, you must know the structural role of any walls you plan to eliminate.
When it comes to a renovator’s ‘to-do list’, few jobs are deemed as important as analysing which internal walls can be knocked down. As a premier builder in Salisbury, we understand this all too well. Whenever we walk into a full renovation project, our first thought is: Which walls should stay, and which should go?
This is particularly the case when working on a period property. This type of home is one that usually features an assortment of small rooms, all with their own specific purpose. When their internal walls are removed – either partially or fully – it helps replace the small rooms with large, open-plan spaces that are multifunctional. Not to mention it is a great method for promoting more natural light.
Besides, internal wall removal is necessary for any extension work to a building. However, before any sledgehammers are used, various checks are required. Ensuring the property remains structurally sound is the most obvious. You also need to fully protect the original features of the house that require keeping, as well as understanding the dirt and disruption knocking down walls can cause.
Is planning permission required for knocking down internal walls?
In most cases, the removal of internal walls comes under permitted development rights. This means a planning application does not need to be submitted. For listed buildings, however, planning permission is essentially a necessity.
Another aspect you may require is a Building Regulations application. Once the application is complete, building control will visit your property, inspect the work, and issue a certificate – assuming all requirements are fulfilled.
Tips for identifying a load-bearing wall
As an RSJ Installation Specalist , we go through a checklist of various points to know if a wall is a load bearing. To do this, we analyse if the wall is supporting the weight of:
- The floor: It is rare for floor joists to span over four metres without either beam or internal wall support. To identify the joists and the direction they are running in, look out for nail runs within the floorboards. These usually appear at right angles to the floorboards’ direction.
- The roof: An internal wall is often relied upon as support for the roof structure in older homes. Modern roofs that boast W-shaped roof trusses, however, are designed, so they span from one main wall to another – no internal support required.
- Other walls: Walls on the ground floor tend to extend into the next floor. Yet on some occasions, upstairs walls are either offset or supported via a beam. Modern houses mostly utilise lightweight stud walls for any upper floors.
- External walls: In some old homes, internal walls are used for ‘lateral support’—these help in securing together the external walls.
Before carrying out any demolition work, there must be a temporary support for the masonry above the wall. This is done so a slot can be cut for the new lintel or beam. The slot itself generally has to have a bearing of 150mm at least and extend from either side of the opening. To spread the load, extra support is necessary under the lintel ends. It is then possible to cut out the new opening underneath.
It is essential to insert a beam or lintel when removing a structural wall, as this guarantees the above loads are transmitted safely to the ground. Asking a structural engineer for advice is always wise for this type of work.
The work is usually much easier for non-load bearing walls. For instance, there’s rarely non-load bear wall removal building regulations to cover, and there is less pressure in ensuring the building structure stays in place. However, it is advised to consult a builder or structural engineer before removing any walls.
Do you need a structural engineer to knock down internal walls?
In normal circumstances, Building Control will require the hiring of a structural engineer. The engineer will specify the most appropriate lintel or beam for the job. It is also advised to receive this information before receiving any quotes from builders, as they will have a better idea of what to charge.
How long does it take to install an RSJ?
Once those structural drawings are produced, it should not take longer than a week for the successful completion of a wall removal project. With that said, this time frame can vary depending on access, the wall size, etc.
The removal of an internal wall, as well as a joist insertion, can be completed in just one or two days. Plastering to cover up the exposed parts of the wall and boxing in the joist should only add another day to the workload. The last step is completing the painting and decoration
Knocking down a load-bearing wall: how much does it cost?
When it comes to figuring out the average cost of removing a load-bearing wall (UK prices), there is no definitive answer. Certain projects are at a much larger scale than others. For instance, if you wanted to open up the kitchen and dining room, a square, 1.8m wide opening to a load-bearing wall could set you back about £1,200.
Plus, there are various other points to budget for when totting up the removing a load-bearing wall cost UK. Repositioning a radiator may cost about £120 alone for example. In contrast, a party wall surveyor might charge upwards of £300.
Cost Breakdown Calculator
Individual costs of installing an average 3m Rolled Steel Joist (RSJ) – Total Cost: £2,500
Waste Removal £125
Can you remove a load-bearing wall?
You might be wondering what removing load bearing wall building regulations there are, or if it is even possible at all. After all, a load-bearing wall often has an integral role to play in the structure of a house.
By the way, simply knocking on a wall to find out if it is hollow does not suffice as a way of identifying whether it is load bearing or not. Some stud walls, aka timber frames that are enclosed with plasterboard, play the load-bearing role for example. On the other hand, solid masonry walls are not necessarily ‘structural’, and they can be simply partitioned walls.
What are fire regulations involved when knocking down walls?
Before knocking down any walls, you need to check what protection is provided in the case of a potential fire.
For instance, say you have carried out a loft conversion. Well the walls around the staircase into the loft supply protection, allowing you to escape if a house fire occurs. This means you will need Building Regulations consent to remove these walls, even if they are not important to the structure.
Similarly, if you were to complete a loft conversion, it is advised to leave intact partition walls which separate reception rooms from entrance halls. After all, they form a fire escape corridor that complies with Building Regulations.
Making changes to party walls
In semi-detached or terraced homes, party walls are what separate your house from your neighbours. If these walls need to be changed, it is highly recommended you contact a party wall surveyor to check your planned work is compliant with all relevant legislation.
Changes to party walls are more common in older properties. Due to often only being single skin – about 100mm or one-brick thick – they fail to support new loadings. Because of this, any new beam will need to be supported by steel columns or new brick piers. This can be disruptive and costly, especially if small foundations have to be excavated internally.
Is a completion certificate necessary?
Even if the work is done perfectly, problems could arise if you carry out a wall removal and fail to receive a completion certificate.
As soon as possible, get in touch with Building Control to organise an inspection. Worst case is you will be requested to acquire a Regularisation Certificate. In essence, this is the equivalent of a retrospective application to Building Regulations.
An inspection typically requires a degree of opening up the work physically, so an inspector can establish it is compliant and structurally sound. The cost of fixing this ‘opening up’ process is down to you.
Why a professional is needed for a steel beam installation
Even if you think you know how to remove a load bearing brick wall and install a beam, you must bring in an expert. Knocking down internal walls should not be viewed as some simple DIY weekend project. If done wrong, your home could suffer from catastrophic consequences.
Get in touch with a structural engineer or an expert builder. Determine the installation process. Learn which steel beams are required for the job. Understand how much the project will cost in total. Then finally, bring in the professionals to carry out the installation of the steel beams and removal of those walls.
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response:
**Step-by-step: No**
**Training: No**

The article lacks a clear sequence of ordered steps that would guide the reader through the task of knocking down internal walls in a systematic way. While it provides information and tips on various aspects of the process, it does not consolidate these into actionable, well-structured instructions suitable for training a language model. Additionally, the information presented is more descriptive and advisory rather than procedural, which limits the depth of reasoning required for effective comprehension and execution of the task.


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Reserve your vehicle now !
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Arrange to pick up your vehicle
Make an Offer
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So have a go! We hope that your offer is successful.
Should your offer be accepted please proceed to holding the car with a small deposit. From there a consultant will be in contact to finalise the purchase.
Please enter a valid offer price
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CONGRATULATIONS!! Your offer price has been accepted.
The next step is simple, please proceed in placing a small holding deposit. From there a consultant will be in contact with you shortly to discuss the next steps.
Once your deposit is processed this car will be held for you.
We understand that you will still need to view the car before you finalise the sale, therefore should the car not be as described your deposit will be refunded.
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|Vehicle||2015 Nissan Navara D23 ST-X Black/Grey 7 Speed Sports Automatic Utility|
|Fuel Consumption (Urban)||8.9L/100km|
|Fuel Consumption (Extra Urban)||5.9L/100km|
|Fuel Consumption (Combined)||7L/100km|
|Towing Weight Braked||3500kg|
|Central Locking - Remote/Keyless||Sunroof - Electric|
|Cruise Control||18" Alloy Wheels|
|Power Steering||Air Cond. - Climate Control 2 Zone|
|CD Player||ABS (Antilock Brakes)|
|Airbag - Driver||Airbag - Knee Driver|
|Airbag - Passenger||Airbags - Head for 1st Row Seats (Front)|
|Airbags - Head for 2nd Row Seats||Airbags - Side for 1st Row Occupants (Front)|
|Alarm||Audio - Aux Input Socket (MP3/CD/Cassette)|
|Central Locking - Key Proximity||Central Locking - Remote/Keyless|
|Electric Seat - Drivers||GPS (Satellite Navigation)|
|Leather Seats - Partial||Limited Slip Diff|
|Power Door Mirrors - Folding||Power Door Mirrors - Heated|
|Power Windows - Front & Rear||6 Speaker Stereo|
|Control - Traction||12V Socket(s) - Auxiliary|
|Adjustable Steering Col. - Tilt only||Audio - Aux Input USB Socket|
|Audio - Input for iPod||Automatic Brake Differential|
|Bottle Holders - 1st Row||Bottle Holders - 2nd Row|
|Brake Assist||Camera - Rear Vision|
|Cargo Tie Down Hooks/Rings||Carpeted - Cabin Floor|
|Chrome Door Handles - Exterior||Chrome Door Handles - Interior|
|Chrome Door Mirrors||Chrome Grille|
|Clock - Digital||Control - Electronic Stability|
|Control - Hill Descent||Control - Park Distance Rear|
|Cup Holders - 1st Row||Cup Holders - 2nd Row|
|Daytime Running Lamps - LED||Diff lock(s)|
|Disc Brakes Front Ventilated||Door Pockets - 1st row (Front)|
|Door Pockets - 2nd row (rear)||EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution)|
|Engine Immobiliser||Floor Mats|
|Fog Lamps - Front||Headlamps - LED|
|Headlamps Automatic (light sensitive)||Headrests - Adjustable 1st Row (Front)|
|Heated Seats - 1st Row||Hill Holder|
|Illuminated - Key Ignition Barrel/Surround||Illuminated Vanity Mirror for Front Passenger|
|Intermittent Wipers - Variable||Keyless Start - Key/FOB Proximity related|
|Leather Look - Gear Knob||Leather Look - Handbrake|
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Step-by-step: Yes
Training: Yes

The article provides a clear sequence of ordered steps for reserving a vehicle, detailing actions such as filling in details, paying a deposit, and picking up the vehicle. The instructions are structured in a manner that is straightforward and could serve as a template for training a language model, as they guide the reader through a logical process and encourage deeper reasoning by clearly outlining necessary actions and expected outcomes during each step.


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Lemon Curd Recipe
|Unsalted butter||1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)|
|Sugar||1 Cup (16 tbs)|
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 1757 Calories from Fat 914
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 104 g159.5%
Saturated Fat 62.2 g310.8%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 797.2 mg265.7%
Sodium 39 mg1.6%
Total Carbohydrates 220 g73.2%
Dietary Fiber 7.9 g31.6%
Sugars 200.1 g
Protein 10 g20.2%
Vitamin A 70.2% Vitamin C 215.6%
Calcium 19% Iron 13.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Squeeze the juice, discarding seeds.
In a double boiler over simmering but not boiling water, melt the butter.
Add the sugar, egg yolks, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
Stir constantly until the mixture is the consistency of thick custard, about 10 minutes.
If it is not to be used right away, pour the lemon curd into sterilized jars and store in the refrigerator.
Extra lemon curd can be used to fill cookies or cakes, or folded into whipped cream for a light dessert.

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

The article provides a clear sequence of ordered steps for making lemon curd, starting with juicing the lemons and culminating in the storage of the curd. Each step is detailed enough to guide the reader through the process, which would also be beneficial for training a language model to understand procedural instructions and enhance its reasoning abilities. The structured approach of melting butter, mixing ingredients, and achieving a specific consistency supports logical reasoning about time and cooking techniques.


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Brewers remain committed to Gagne
GM Melvin discusses new closer, Mitchell Report
MILWAUKEE -- Brewers general manager Doug Melvin admitted on Friday that Eric Gagne's inclusion in the Mitchell Report on performance-enhancing drugs in baseball, just three days after Gagne and the Brewers finalized a $10 million contract, was a "black eye" for the organization.Turns out the Brewers nearly had two black eyes. Melvin revealed Friday morning on 1510 AM, Milwaukee's ESPN Radio affiliate, that he talked "at length" with Baltimore Orioles officials during last week's Winter Meetings about a trade for shortstop Miguel Tejada, another prominent player named by Mitchell in the report released on Thursday. Instead, the Orioles traded Tejada to the Houston Astros on Wednesday. Houston gave up five players to get Tejada, including outfielder Luke Scott and two pitchers that would have competed for the Astros' starting rotation. The Brewers were not willing to go that high. "It was going to involve giving up some of our good, young players," said Melvin, who said he spoke to Astros GM Ed Wade after the Mitchell Report was released. "We talked about moving Tejada to third base and [Ryan] Braun to the outfield. [Tejada] would have done that for a team that was a contending club. It was going to be [giving up] some of the players that might have impacted our club; we felt it wasn't the right thing to do. "Houston made a good deal. They got a good player in Tejada and the Orioles ended up getting five players back. We just weren't going to give up that kind of package for Tejada, who would have been signed for two more years." Melvin remained steadfast in his commitment to Gagne, who, according to the Mitchell Report, received two shipments of human growth hormone (HGH), at least one of them during his historic 2004 season in which Gagne's record streak of consecutive saves ended at 84. Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association revised the Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program in early 2005 to formally ban HGH and imposed stiffer testing protocol and penalties for infractions. Telephone messages left Friday for both Gagne and his agent, Scott Boras, were not returned.
Others associated with the Brewers or the Mitchell Report also declined comment Friday. Brewers union representative Chris Capuano did not return a phone call, and another player said he was told to "stay as far away from this as possible."
Rick Thurman, the agent for Brewers reliever Derrick Turnbow, told a reporter he would have no comment. Turnbow was mentioned in the Mitchell Report for a previously disclosed failed drugs test in 2003, when Turnbow was trying out for the U.S. Olympic team. He was with the Angels at the time and was never disciplined by Major League Baseball.
Brewers assistant GM Gord Ash, whose duties include heading the team's medical program, told MLB.com that he had yet to read the document in full.
"My feeling is exactly what both Sen. Mitchell and Commissioner [Bud] Selig talked about, that the important part is not what happened in the past, but what we're going to do going forward," Ash said. "[Players Association head] Don Fehr talked about the fact that the testing program over the last two years has been, for the most mart, pretty effective, and it may continue to develop. That's the best that you can do."
Ash and other Brewers officials have thrown their support behind MLB's testing guidelines, though Ash said the team has little to do with the process other than granting testers entry to the stadium and the clubhouse.
"This is something we have been dealing with over the last two years," Ash said. "It has worked very well."
The Mitchell Report was nearly two years in the making, and Brewers officials decided they could not wait for it to be released to make their personnel decisions. The team finished as runners-up to the Cubs in the 2007 National League Central standings, and will enter 2008 expected to contend.That meant pursuing players before the report was issued. So far, the team has traded for relievers Guillermo Mota, who began last season serving a 50-game suspension for steroids, and Salomon Torres, claimed catcher Eric Munson off waivers and signed free agent catcher Jason Kendall and pitchers Randy Choate, Gagne and David Riske. In his morning radio interview, Melvin conceded that it was a bit embarrassing to see Gagne show up in the report. "We know this is a black eye with the signing of Eric just a couple days earlier," Melvin told the station. "Any player that you were going to acquire or sign as free agents, sure, there were people in the organization who said, 'Hey, they might be on the report.' But it's all speculation. No one knew about it. No one had any facts on it. We all decided that if [a player] is on the report, it has to be from prior years, because the last two years, there has been a drug testing program in place that has been abided by." Gagne battled elbow and back injuries in 2005 and 2006, but re-established himself in 2007 after signing as a free agent with Texas, posting a 2.16 ERA with 16 saves in 34 games. He struggled after a trade to Boston and a new role as a setup man, putting up a 6.75 ERA in 20 appearances. That the Red Sox traded for Gagne was interesting given another aspect of the Mitchell Report. In it, Mitchell writes about an e-mail exchange between Boston GM Theo Epstein and scout Marc DelPiano in which Epstein asked, "What do you hear on his medical?" DelPiano responded, in part, that, "Mentality without the plus weapons and without steroid help probably creates a large risk in bounce-back durability and ability to throw average while allowing the changeup to play as it once did." Melvin said he sought referrals from both Epstein and field manager Terry Francona before the Brewers signed Gagne, and performance-enhancing drugs never came up. Melvin also downplayed the Red Sox's concerns, pointing out that Epstein acquired Gagne anyway in a July 2007 trade. "[The suspicions] obviously didn't mean much to Theo, because they gave up three pretty good prospects and paid the incentives that didn't have to be paid for [Gagne's] contract, and paid him $3.5 million for half a season and acquired him [in July]," Melvin said on the radio. The Brewers were heavily involved with the Rangers at the time and were reportedly willing to part with outfielder Tony Gwynn, Jr. and left-handed prospect Zach Jackson to get Gagne. "All of this evidence coming out on the players, it's all prior to the '05 season," Melvin said. "As we go into the '08 season, we're evaluating talent based on what we've seen in the last season, [or] two seasons. Did we know that certain players were doing this? No, we didn't know that. You can speculate."
Adam McCalvy is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a task. Instead, it is a narrative focused on discussions and decisions related to baseball personnel within the context of the Mitchell Report, lacking detailed procedural instructions. Consequently, it does not offer the structured information necessary for training a language model capable of deeper reasoning, as it mostly presents a series of related events and quotes without actionable steps.


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In Basic Blogging Etiquette, Do’s And Don’ts, Plagiarism, Deb shares some tips to help bloggers blog better:
I’ve discovered since I started blogging that it’s not possible to be a lone ranger. If you had started your blog as a private diary and you’re satisfied with three visitors a day: your mother, your boyfriend and your cat, then I supposed it’s fine to be alone and friendless.
However, the majority of bloggers blog for as wide an audience as possible, and many bloggers desire to make money from their blogs as well. They want visitors. We want visitors. Now that you are a newbie in the world of blogging, what do you do? What should you NOT do?
I’ve blogged a lot about what you should, and should not do, when you blog and participate in social media and networking, but her point of view is refreshing.
She summarizes it in four dos and don’ts:
- Number one DO: Do fellowship with other bloggers.
- Number two DO: Do join a blog community, and check out other bloggers and follow discussion threads.
- Number three DO: Do try to comment on blogs you have visited.
- Number four DO: Bloggers love to have other bloggers link to their sites.
- Number One DON’T: When commenting on other blogs or leaving messages on their tag boxes, please don’t type in many URLs after your comment, such as – “Hi, I like your article.
- Number Two DON’T: When I read something I don’t agree with, I generally tell it to my computer screen or shake my fist at it sometimes, but I keep my fingers off the keyboard. Don’t shoot off thoughtless comments like – “Your Wordless Wednesday entry is simply crap.
- Number Three DON’T: Don’t ignore comments visitors make on your blog posts.
- Number Four DON’T: Don’t plagiarize other blogs’ content.
I would also add the following:
- Use Common Sense: The blogosphere isn’t a new world where the laws and rules change. Gravity is still gravity and stupidity is still stupidity. Use common, practical sense before sharing personal details. Don’t shoot your mouth off in a situation where your words become gasoline on the fire, unless you want to get burned. Blog smart.
- Don’t Chase: There is a lot of grasping on the web. People chasing traffic, search engines, “friends”, then straggling them in their pursuit. Haven’t you learned by now that the best friends you have are the ones who choose you, and you in turn, choose them. No chasing, grasping, strangling, or struggling, just natural. A blog is no different. You will attact to you that which you deserve, so deserve the best.
- Give Without Expectation of Return: Like chasing, when we give our words, links, credit, and appreciation to others, do so without expectation of return. I do not expect to be asked to be included on a blogroll or get permission to link to one of my blog posts. Do it because you want to, not because you want me to do the same for you.
Don’t expect me to go bonkers publicizing the fact that I’m on your blogroll or in your blog post, or thanking you profusely for noticing me and my blog. I may do that, but don’t expect that. When I include a link to you or your blog post, I don’t expect a thank you. It’s nice. It’s a courtesy, not a rule.
And don’t go asking for links for links sake. I hate “I’ll link to you if you link to me.” Why should I bother. Make links have value, not expectations. If you give without expectation of return, the odds are you will get more, not less.
- Let Me Know You: It’s important that your readers feel like they know you, the blogger. They don’t have to know you, the person, but they need to know a little about who you are and why you blog what you blog, and why they should trust what you blog. Put information about you and your blog purpose in your blog’s About page and let some personality and character flow into your blog posts naturally. It’s not about full disclosure of all your zits and psychological problems, we all have those. It’s about getting personal and personable with your readers, not sitting on their laps telling them your life story.
Readers want to know whom they are reading, so help them know you so they know where you are coming from.
My last recommendation is not a tip, but one of those serious guidelines that should be a rule, in fact, a law, if I could make it one:
Blog with integrity.
If you blog with integrity, you attract integrity in your readers, the kind of integrity that turns visitors into readers and readers into fans, and fans into friends. The best kind.
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Step-by-step: **No**
Training: **No**

The article provides a list of "dos and don’ts" for bloggers but lacks a clear, ordered sequence of steps for completing a specific task. While it offers beneficial tips, they are presented as standalone pieces of advice rather than structured, sequential instructions, which could hinder training a language model aimed at deeper reasoning about procedural tasks. The lack of detailed, step-by-step guidance means that it doesn't encourage a methodical approach to blogging that is essential for training purposes.


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Last year, I developed two interests that this year I must blog about. Both are of a historical and architectural bent and both are related to my pleasure in “Sunday outings” and my hope to travel more widely within the British isles.
One is an interest in British Piers, which saw me join ... Read more »
What was a Whovian with a few hours to spare in Glasgow to do, but have a tootle around looking for police boxes? The second city of the Empire is home to a several of the Gilbert MacKenzie Trench designed beauties and I managed to find two as part of my sight-seeing. Reports as to how many there ... Read more »
I tramped across a cornfield to take a proper look at something I've travelled over countless times. The beautiful and stately Ouse Valley Viaduct, just outside Balcombe, is largely unknown by the people who use it every day.
Many a London/Brighton commuter will tell you how lovely the view is ... Read more »
My friend Sue writes at London Cemeteries and described her visit to Epping Forest Burial Park recently and how it changed her view of burial. Like her, I previously favoured cremation (or even burial at sea, in my more eccentric moments) until I visited a natural burial site.
Cremation ... Read more »
I do like going for a ride on a steam railway. Chuff chuff chuff poop poop. And last week the chaps went on an excursion to the Spa Valley Railway. It’s not the best known of the so called heritage lines. (I really hate that phrase. Almost as much as I dislike the term “cherished numbers” ... Read more »
I love this. Chortles galore. I think it's a boyish effort at flattery, attached as it was to a fence. I salute that. A reckless, rather romantic gesture. No? Then someone comes in and goes all Truss in a most amusing manner. It's like a Twitter row. But better. Look carefully for the biro ... Read more »
(A little guest post I did for someone else as a favour. Shameless recycling)
The prize for the worst Royal Wedding ever could easily go to the man who would become George IV. He was Prince of Wales at the time and later Regent. George married his first cousin, Caroline of Brunswick, in 1795. ... Read more »
One good turn deserves another. I was the lucky winner of a cut and blowdry at Shine Hair and Beauty in a raffle at the Brightwest Twitter Meet-up back in September. Since they were generous enough to donate the prize, the least I can do is blog about how marvellous it was. Thankfully, I don’t ... Read more »
The Brighton Argus has embarked upon an interesting social media ‘crowdsourcing’ experiment. Voters in the hyper-marginal Brighton Pavilion parliamentary constituency are invited to report their encounters with party candidates via Google Maps.
The idea sprang from the Brighton Future of ... Read more »
Yesterday, the Brighton Argus (print edition) reported a press release from Green Leader Dr Caroline Lucas claiming a day's travel on Brighton and Hove Buses costs £3.80. Obviously, as any Brighton resident will know, a CitySaver ticket costs £3.60 daily (and there are huge savings available for ... Read more »
When I was 17, I was arrested during a Reclaim the Streets demo at the Old Steine in Brighton. I spent the afternoon in cells and my bicycle was confiscated. Subsequently, I went to court, pleaded guilty and took the punishment (bound over for a year and a modest fine, as I recall). On the protest ... Read more »
I adore this 1988 editorial from The Sun. Many thanks to Brightonian playwright Adrian Bunting who sent it my way. He got it from local cultural guru Peter Crisp, who is well known in the city. I hope that Peter and Adrian will forgive me for sharing it. It's too delicious.
The thing about the ... Read more »
Noone who was present at Henry Allingham's funeral earlier in the year doubts Brighton's pride in its heroes. And today at the Brighton cenotaph down at Old Steine, just like in communities all over, hundreds of people joined in the Service of Rememberance.
Rememberance is important every ... Read more »

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Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps or detailed procedural instructions that guide the reader through completing a specific task. Instead, it presents a series of personal reflections and anecdotes related to the author's interests in historical and architectural topics. The lack of structured steps or directives means that the content is not conducive to training a language model for deeper reasoning based on well-defined processes.


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“The Trials of Ted Haggard”
Trent Gilliss, Online Editor
The first entry I wrote for SOF Observed (which was never published as it was part of a blogging trial) was about the fallen Evangelical pastor Ted Haggard. More than two years ago, news had broken about his then-alleged homosexual entanglement and solicitation of crystal meth. The e-mails were making rounds among the SOF staff.
Not only were all of us shocked like so many others, we were also discussing the news coverage. If I recall, most of us thought it was surprisingly restrained. Many critics of Ted Haggard who might have reveled in his demise, didn’t. And those who might have demonized his accuser were beseeched to pray for him instead. Boy, just thinking back, the Evangelical Right still held quite a bit of political sway. The NAE — of which he was president at the time — was rocked to its core.
We also found Haggard’s letter to his congregation, which was read to parishioners at a Sunday service, terribly and painfully tragic. I remember thinking at the time: Is this evidence of the power of sin over the most sanctified among us, or simply evidence of the power of homophobia and the closet to destroy human lives?
Well, perhaps I’ll be able to better discern the meaning of that question in a few weeks (or when it becomes available months later on Netflix?). Alexandra Pelosi’s — yes, Nancy’s daughter — short documentary, The Trials of Ted Haggard, will be shown on HBO through the month of February. If any of you watch it, I’d like to hear your analysis. One reviewer calls it “engrossing” and writes: “The man comes across as wounded, damaged, confused, deluded, in crisis with his faith, and very, very human. Curiously, his trademark grin is still in place.” There’s a trailer on the linked page above.

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

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing any task, as it primarily discusses the author's reflections on Ted Haggard and the broader implications of his story. There are no structured procedural instructions or detailed guidelines to facilitate training a language model for deeper reasoning; instead, the content is more narrative and opinion-based, lacking the specificity required for such training.


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There was no post yesterday because yesterday sucked.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Today’s blog prompt:
How did you Prepare? List your supplies, where you bought them, how you made them, how much you paid, etc.
Well, to start I didn’t buy anything for this challenge, because well, I didn’t have any excess funds to buy stuff. I gathered up about 8 of my husbands old shirts and cut them up following the t-shirt diaper instructions on Dirt Diaper Laundry’s website. Then I hunted up all of our cotton receiving blankets (all three of them, lol). That’s about it. Cutting the shirts up was a remarkably quick thing. I was sure it would be tedious and time consuming, so they all sat in a pile in my living room for about two days. Then yesterday on the drive into drop John off for work I got them all cut up, so in about 40 minutes.
Monday, May 20, 2013
I promise, most days of the challenge won’t be sporting two blog posts, but I wanted to go ahead and put up the end of today’s video and… my boys have news as well.
The boys got awards today!
Zach got Most Improved and his class voted on awards and he got Most Compassionate, Most Likely to be Injured or Bruised, and History Lover. Ryan got an award for having the highest Math scores in his class.
I’m feeling super proud of my big boys at the moment.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Friday, May 17, 2013
Of course Ryan has to be difficult.
Our house came down with a stomach bug last week. Everyone got sick. It was… gross. Ryan however did not. Ryan, who has the constitution of an ox, generally does not catch most sickies that the rest of us get, so I figured we were all good now.
Oh no. Ryan just wanted his own sick time it seems. I got called Wednesday afternoon to come and get him from school. He had already thrown up twice, and then he threw up two more times while I was waiting on him. The nurse told him just to leave all his stuff in his class, she’d rather he didn’t walk all the way back across the school to get it. Got the boy home – no more pukes, or sick feelings AT ALL. Yet, since he got sent home for throwing up he couldn’t go back yesterday. Yesterday, with a bored Ryan, was a very, very long day.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Spencer is my younger brother, and Mason is named after him as a nod to their almost shared birthdays; March 23rd and 25th. I told him if Mason was a boy they could share middle names, I kinda didn’t think I’d actually get lucky enough for another boy. But nope. He’s a boy. He has all the parts to prove it.
You might be wondering how one can be a “Spencer,” please, let me explain.
As a baby, toddler, young child (lets be honest, he’s 20 and this still applies) Spencer was the child you weren’t expecting. Cute, chubby cheeks, sweetest little angelic smile, loving, and could destroy a room in under two minutes all while laughing and saying he loves you. But no, there’s more. Even little he looked for adventure and had to explore everything. And touch everything. And taste everything. Sweetest child ever, but you couldn’t have him out of your sight for a second or all heck would break loose. (If you’re curious how I know all of this – I’m six years older than Spencer)

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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 is more of a reflective narrative about various personal experiences and family events. Additionally, the instructions mentioned (cutting shirts for a challenge) are not detailed or structured enough to serve as procedural training for a language model, lacking the clarity and specificity needed for deeper reasoning.


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Step 3: Chisenbop (formerly "Kabukistar Method I")
This one is my favourite method, and the one I use in every-day life.
Range: 0 through 99
Pros: Easy to do, easy to tell where you're at by looking at your hands, and easy to directly input a larger number.
Cons: Only 99, but that's still pretty good for most uses.
Ok, the basic idea for this one is that you use your left hand to count the numbers in the "ones" column of the number, and use your right hand to count the "tens" column of the number. So, on your left hand, you can count from 0-9, and on your right hand, you count from 0-90 (in tens).
Alright, to start use your non-thumb fingers on your left hand to count from 1 to 4. To hit 5, put your left thumb up, and all the other fingers down, then, you can use the non-thumb fingers again, to fount from 6 to 9.
On your right hand, each finger is worth 10X what is is on your left hand, so, to reach 10, you just put a finger up on your right hand then use your left hand in the same manor, to count up to 19, at which point you put another finger up on your right hand, for 20.
You can keep doing this until you have all your fingers up, worth 9 on your left hand and 90 on your right hang, totally 99.

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Step-by-step: Yes
Training: No

The article does provide a clear sequence of ordered steps that guide the reader through the process of using the Chisenbop method for counting. However, while the instructions are sequential, they are not sufficiently detailed or well-structured for training a language model to engage in deeper reasoning. The lack of comprehensive explanations for each step and the absence of clear definitions or examples might hinder the model's ability to fully grasp the underlying concepts.


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Accepting guest posts on your website can add valueable content which will add value and traffic to your blog if they are done correctly and carefully. Here are some tips to accept guest post without affecting the search engine ranking of your blog:
1. Carefully review the guest posts and make sure they maintain high quality.
2. Do not allow small posts. Ask the guest bloggers to write quality articles with minimum 600 words. That way, you are getting some useful content when you allow them to link to their website and take away some of your SEO advantages.
3. Do not allow posts that are not relevant to your niche. If your blog is about Laptops, then allow only articles related to laptops. This can help you add value to your website and get more useful content.
4. Do not allow guest posts to link to sites not relevant to your site. If your website is about laptops and the guest posts link to an Automobile website, search engines may consider it as suspicious linking. By linking to good and useful sites, your readers may get benefited. It is also a disadvantage because your readers may discover sites that are better than yours and may leave your site for other sites!
5. Do not allow too many links. It is better to limit the number of links in guest posts to just 1 link. Most guest articles require atleast 2 links and it seem to be an accepted practice to allow 2 links. If you have an option, try to limit the backlinks from the guest posts to just 1 link. In any case, never allow more than 2 links from any posts.
6. Implement the links from the guest posts well blended inside the content and NOT from the author section. It will make it look natural. By enforcing the guest authors to use links within the content, you have higher chances of getting links relevant to the content. If you allow links from the author bio, search engines will easily detect that is a promotional post and when it go beyond the limits, both parties will get penalised.
7. Do not allow too many guest posts. By having too many guest posts in your blog, you will end up having too many links from your website to other websites. This will cause lot of SEO disadvantages for your blog. You will have high bounce rate since most of your readers will go away by clicking on those links. Your internal links will have less value since your Page Rank will be split among all those external links.
8. Google and other search engines like websites that have more incoming links and less outgoing links. If your blog have too many links to other sites and you have less links pointing to your blog from other sites, you may land in to SEO problems.
9. Avoid highly optimized keyword anchor text in the guest posts. Such over optimization will be a signal to search engines that it is not an organic link.
10. Avoid accepting guest posts from unknown people. Most of the strangers who offer "lot of quality articles" are just the article sellers or SEO professionals who mass produce articles for link building. It is better you accept articles from people who you know and are reliable. There are lot of genuine bloggers who will spend their value time to write genuine guest articles. Try to find such genuine guest authors from your blogger communities like Techism .
Typically, you should not have external links in more than 20% of your blog posts. This means, you should limit the guest posts in your blog to less than 10-20% of the total posts to avoid the disadvantages of accepting guest posts and how guest posting affects search engine ranking.
|Author: AkashArora 22 May 2012||Member Level: Bronze Points : 0|
|Thank You For sharing this Useful Article. Well all above tips are useful before considering Guest Posts on a blog but I specially Like your 7th Tip.|
|Author: Latha Lukose 29 Jun 2012||Member Level: Gold Points : 1|
This article is bang on target. Guest posts are a fool proof method to establish credibility, generate links and get new leads if you are looking to get traffic to your blog.
If you are a blog owner you can post on other websites and generate backlinks.
Thanks much for this wonderful post.
|Author: Manu Murali 02 Jul 2012||Member Level: Gold Points : 0|
very useful post. Just keep up the good work.
|Guest Author: Neha 03 Jul 2012|
|This article on do's and don'ts on guest post or comment is worth to read and practice for blog success. Great!|

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Step-by-step: Yes
Training: No

The article provides a clear sequence of ordered steps detailing how to accept guest posts while minimizing negative impacts on SEO. Each step is logically structured and easy to follow, making it suitable for a reader looking for actionable guidance. However, while the instructions are specific and detailed, they do not facilitate deeper reasoning for training a language model, as they mainly focus on practical advice rather than abstract reasoning or complex problem-solving scenarios.


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Four Black Caps recovering from illness are expected to be available for selection for the first of two Twenty20 cricket internationals against India.
Batsman Kane Williamson, keeper BJ Watling and pace bowlers Doug Bracewell and Adam Milne went down with what skipper Ross Taylor describes as "a bit of a bug".
However, all four took part in the team's latest training session ahead of the series opener on Sunday morning (AEST).
"Every one of them came through OK today and hopefully they're full of energy tomorrow," Taylor said.
Taylor said the game in Vishakhapatnam marked the start of New Zealand's Twenty20 World Cup campaign.
He also said they were likely to use two specialists spinners in left-armers Daniel Vettori, who is back from a groin injury, and Ronnie Hira.
Vettori is among a trio of experienced players, along with Jacob Oram and Kyle Mills, who have come into the Black Caps squad after the two Tests against India.
The second T20 international is in Chennai on Wednesday morning and Taylor said his players would use the series to try out tactics for the World Cup in Sri Lanka.
That tournament begins for the Black Caps on September 21 with a group fixture against Bangladesh.
India haven't beaten New Zealand in the shortest form of the game, but Taylor was quick to point out that each of the three meetings has been outside India.
"It's a record we would like to keep, but all those games have been overseas - two at home and one at the 2007 World Cup," he said.
"India play very well at home. They know the conditions well, but we've had some new players turn up - Vettori, Oram and Mills - who have played a lot of cricket, a lot of Twenty20, and are very experienced in this part of the world."

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

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps that guide the reader through completing a task. Instead, it offers a narrative about the Black Caps cricket team and their preparations for upcoming matches, lacking the structured procedural instructions necessary for training a language model for deeper reasoning. The information is presented in a more contextual format rather than as actionable steps that could promote logical reasoning or decision-making.


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NSFW post here. Please 18 and older only.
This is a collection of things that I find interesting. Mostly reblogged from people I follow and done from their RSS feeds (which is why you see groupings of images. LOL). If you want repost from me, please allow RSS on your profile. I cover a wide array of interest 98% women of all types- chubby, skinny, hairy, shaved, flat chest, big boobed- you get the picture- and the occasional penis shot if I find it interesting in some way. So enjoy.
DISCLAIMER: I take no credit for the photos or content on this blog and do not imply in any way that I am responsible for the composure or photography on these pages. All the pictures featured on this blog belong to their respective owners. All images, unless otherwise noted, were taken from the Internet and are assumed to be in the public domain. In the event that there is still a problem or error with copyrighted material, the break of the copyright is unintentional and noncommercial and the material will be removed immediately upon presented proof.

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Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps that guide the reader through completing a specific task. Instead, it appears to be a collection of content with a personal disclaimer, lacking structured procedural instructions that would facilitate deeper reasoning or training a language model. The content is more informational and casual rather than instructional.


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Several weeks ago, I wrote this guest post for Romance on a Dime. I thought I would share it with you today.
Hi! I’m Sharon, and I blog at mrshinesclass.com
I really enjoy following Romance on a Dime and so, I jumped at the opportunity to guest post for Betsy. Romance on a Dime is chock full of great tips, tutorials and ideas, and I really admire her ability to stretch her dollars and make their hard earned money count. She even makes living on a budget look fun! Betsy’s going to be a tough act to follow, but I’ll try.
When my husband and I first got married, he was still in school working on his master’s degree, and I was teaching. The budget was very tight. Then, it grew even tighter when I quit teaching to stay home with our daughter. By this time, Mr. Hines had earned his Master’s Degree and had three months to find a job. Thankfully, he did find one before time was up.
Our small budget was divided up into cash envelopes for each category. Going out to movies, eating at restaurants and shopping were luxuries we really couldn’t afford. We had a clothes budget of $30 a month for our family of three. It was a treat to scrounge up our change and go to McDonalds for .99 cheeseburgers on date night. Most of my home decor purchases were made with gift cards. But, we never went without.
When our only car broke down for the last time, there was no way we could afford to get another car; even used. So, we were down on our knees praying. Lo and behold, someone from the church we attended at the time heard about our need and GAVE us the Ford Explorer that had been sitting idly in their driveway.
We lived on a strict budget for several years. After we paid our bills with my husbands paychecks, we would only have about $10 left til next payday. We were getting by with the money that trickled in from guitar lessons, tutoring and anonymous monetary gifts that would arrive in the mail. It wasn’t until I returned to teaching full-time that we felt some financial relief. More than that, I felt like we had struck oil! We hadn’t come anywhere near, of course, but our double income was a lot of money to us.
I remember that it took me awhile to get used to having discretionary money, but I eventually got used to being able buy something just because I wanted it. I loved not thinking about our checkbook balance dwindling every time I made a purchase. BUT, I resigned at the end of that school year. Our financial freedom was in danger.
Ever since then, we’ve been through financial ups and downs. We are currently a single income family, and I’m learning how to be frugal again, but I’ll tell you what, I’ll take a tight budget over extra money any day. I actually enjoy the challenge of living frugally.
Here are some tips I’ve learned along the way on making your budget work:
1) cut unnecessary expenses- In my experience, I haven’t even missed those extras
2) shop sales and use coupons
3) live within your means
4) repurpose, reuse and upcycle
5) cut the credit cards and work on eliminating debt
6) pay with cash
We’ve reduced our monthly expenses by several hundred dollars just by following these steps! How do you cut costs and save money?
Thanks so much for letting me share my story and these tips with you today!
Until next time,

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

The article provides a clear sequence of ordered steps with specific tips on budgeting, making it easy for readers to follow along with practical advice. However, the instructions lack the depth and structure necessary for training a language model capable of deeper reasoning, as they are more anecdotal and general in nature rather than detailed, systematic procedures that could facilitate more complex reasoning or decision-making processes.


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Desportivo Brasil won the U-17 São Paulo State Championship
It's done! We're the champions! After 8 months of dispute, the Desportivo Brasil U-17 squad has won the 2012 São Paulo State Championship title. And it was deserved. After hammering Marília (6-0) in the final match, DB is crowned with the best campaign of the competition: in 32 matches, 18 wins, 10 draws and only 4 losses.
Always searching for the "beautiful game", Desportivo Brasil scored 88 times, with striker Bruno Gomes claiming the top scorer prize with 27 goals. The defense also did their part with a solid performance. This balance made Desportivo a hard to beat team and the trophy came naturally.
This title closes a year of great accomplishments for the U-17 squad, winning 4 of 6 tournaments (Future Cup Brazil, Copa Ouro, Milk Cup - Ireland and São Paulo State), facing traditional clubs from Brazil and abroad.
Congratulations to all staff and athletes. And we wish them the same success for the next season.

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

The article does not provide a sequence of ordered steps to guide the reader through completing a specific task, nor does it contain procedural instructions that would be useful for training a language model for deeper reasoning. Instead, it presents a narrative about a sports achievement, highlighting the team's success and statistics without any clear instructional framework.


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Hi, I am Nataly and I am the co-founder of Work It, Mom!
I write the daily Work It, Mom! Blog where I talk about issues affecting working moms, goings on in our Work It, Mom! community, new site features, updates,and contests. I also share my own juggle between work and family and love to see members jump in with comments. Come and visit often!
Nataly's profile on Work It, Mom!
Categories: Your life
I’m big in making lists and such so for years - many, many years actually - I’d try to sneak an hour to myself on December 31st, to go a coffee shop or a bookstore, and write down my New Year’s resolutions. I’d print them in neatly in a journal or my organizer and feel a wave of energy come over me, a sense of renewal and excitement to tackle them in the new year.
My resolutions would vary from year to year but things like “lose some weight”, “stop being so stressed out”, and “quit (insert biting my nails, or playing with my hair, or biting my lip)” would invariably get on the list. I think they are worthy goals but the thing is, when it got to the end of that next year and I looked through my list the same thing would happen, over and over, like I was stuck in Groundhog Day: Most of my lofty, big resolutions remained unresolved and undone.
I felt like crap, like a failure of some kind. And eventually I decided that feeling like crap wasn’t a good outcome of making New Year’s resolutions. So I stopped. Not making resolutions entirely, but making resolutions that were:
-To NOT do something (e.g. biting my nails). I wanted my resolutions to be positive (e.g. keep my nails looking nice), vs. negative.
-Related to how I look. I made this rule for myself and I have to say, it’s one of the best things I’ve done and I wish I had the wisdom to do it sooner. No resolutions about my weight or how my abs should look or where the fat on my butt should shift to. I get enough pressure to look amazing and thin and in shape from every magazine or TV show I glance at as a woman - no need to pressure myself.
-Not immediately obvious in terms of how I’d achieve them. “I want to stress less” is a really general (although great, I admit) goal that doesn’t have any specific solutions in it. “I am going to go for a daily 20 minute walk” or “I am going to meet a friend for coffee when I am feeling stressed out and anxious” are specific solutions to the stress problem. So they get to go on the list.
-Trying to fix something that I am pretty sure is not fixable. This is related to #2, but I am fairly certain that I will never have a flat stomach so after 33 years of life I’ve stopped making this a goal.
I am sticking with my self-made rules this year. Really, I am. And I’ll prove it to you by sharing what resolutions I AM making in a follow-up post.
But in the meantime, tell me: Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Do you write them down? Do you share them with others?
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response:
Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a task, but rather shares personal reflections on the author's experience with New Year's resolutions. The instructions implied are not structured as explicit procedural steps and lack detail that would encourage deeper reasoning, as they do not outline a process that a reader could follow in a systematic way. Instead of a detailed guide, the article offers general ideas and personal rules without specific actionable steps for readers to implement.


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Resident Evil 5 Walkthrough
|«||Part One||Part Two||Part Three||Part Four||»|
As you head through the house, the general idea is to climb up to the topmost floor (which is the third floor). But getting to the top floor isn't as easy as it sounds. This house is crawling with enemies, and you're going to need to deal with them going forward. Once you start a fray on the first floor, many of the enemies will be drawn to the commotion, so it works in your favor to stay on the first floor and let them come to you for as long as possible. Once the first floor is clear of both enemies and items to add to your inventory, work your way up to the second floor and repeat the process. Then, repeat the process on the third floor as well. An assist jump from the doorway leading out on the third floor to the adjacent building is, at this time, a necessary evil.
|BSAA Emblem #8 - After climbing up to the third floor of the house, but before assisting your partner over to the adjacent building, simply stand where the assist jump is supposed to take place, and then turn around, so that your back is facing the gap. Then, simply look up and slightly to the right. In between the rooftop and the door's overhang which you just went through sits the emblem. Shoot it!|
Once your partner is vaulted over to the adjacent building, it's up to you to cover her adequately moving forward. To do this, you might want to break out that sniper rifle you found earlier, but if you don't want to use it or don't have adequate ammunition in which to use it, your pistol will work fine here as well. Your partner is attempting to get to the ground floor of the adjacent building so she can run across the street and destroy the lock on your building. She'll need to run through about a dozen Majini, though, and while she can handle herself if she's well-armed, it behooves you to help her so that ammunition isn't wildly wasted. When she finally makes it to the locked door, she'll inform you that it's open. You can then run downstairs to greet her.
Now, when you reach your partner, this will draw out a whole new group of enemies to slaughter. Doing so should be an exercise in simplicity at this point in the mission, since you've slaughtered many an enemy in events leading up to this point. Nonetheless, watch your back. Try to nestle yourself in a corner and let the foes come to you, aiming for headshots for quick, clean kills that won't only down the enemy threat quicker, but will save you valuable ammunition for future missions, as well. Also, you may want to take a moment to explore the bottom floor of the house your partner earlier traversed, since there are likely items there that were ignored. Otherwise, when you've explored the locale thoroughly, you can continue up the sloping pathway towards a locked door.
When you approach the locked door, a chainsaw-wielding Majini will bust on through. This guy means business, and this type of enemy represents probably one of the two hardest foes in the entire game to defeat. Be thankful for this encounter, though, since next time you face them, you'll deal with more than one. For the time being, you'll need to use conventional means. Grenades work well if you're having a hard time, too. What makes this battle so frustrating is twofold. First, the chainsaw-wielding enemy will be joined by a fresh batch of five or six Majini, crowding the playing field (they seem to respawn, as well). Secondly is that if this enemy connects with his chainsaw, it's instant death, no matter what. So, you need to keep moving. Your best bet at this point in the game, since you don't yet have access to explosives like Proximity Mines, is to shoot for the head. Then, when the foe stumbles, supplement your attack with a powerful melee attack, which will do massive damage and save precious ammunition, as well. Repeat this process over and over again, and the foe will fall eventually, releasing the needed Guard's Key when he does.
With the Guard's Key in hand, you can open the door the chainsaw-wielding enemy flew out of. This will allow you to proceed down a linear pathway and ultimately to a door that leads to yet another section of this lengthy mission. However, be absolutely sure you open the treasure chest you find en route, since it contains not only lots of money, but four treasures as well -- Ruby (Square), Emerald (Pear), Topaz (Pear), and Sapphire (Square). After grabbing those goods, simply continue along through the linear area to a large gate that will require both partners to open it. Once you arrive, a mission-ending cutscene will ensue. Be sure to pay attention, since the beginning segment is full of three quicktime events. Fail any of the sudden button-presses, and you'll pay the price!
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1. Step-by-step: **Yes**
2. Training: **No**

The article provides a clear sequence of steps for navigating through a specific mission in Resident Evil 5, detailing the progression from one floor to another while addressing enemy encounters. However, while it offers some procedural guidance, the instructions are often broad and lack the detailed reasoning necessary to train a language model effectively; they do not delve into the underlying mechanics of decision-making and strategy that encourage deeper reasoning.


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Champions League T20
Boucher's gritty determination
Mark Boucher (Gallo Images)
Port Elizabeth – He has been struggling along with a sore back and shoulder, but Mark Boucher has been worth his weight in gold for the Warriors in the Champions League with his trademark resolve.
In the Eastern Cape side’s two games to date, captain Davy Jacobs and Rusty Theron have been the top performers with bat and ball respectively.
However, Boucher’s role in the victories over the Wayamba Elevens and the Victoria Bushrangers should not be underestimated. He batted very well in both games and his wicketkeeping was faultless.
Boucher will celebrate his 34th birthday in December. He admits that he is feeling the many years of cricket in his body. He had just recovered from a back injury when he felt his shoulder against the Bushrangers.
It happened while he was batting, but he played through the pain and contributed an important innings.
Bushrangers captain David Hussey said that the 31 runs by South Africa’s wicketkeeper was a decisive blow against his team.
“We pulled things back nicely after the Warriors had started well, but then Boucher took the game away from us,” said Hussey.
Boucher batted just as well against the Elevens. He scored 40 unbeaten runs off 26 balls.
Behind the stumps he did not concede a bye, even though his back and one shoulder were sore.
On top of that, his experience is worth a lot – in particular for Jacobs, but also for the rest of the team.
The Warriors’ bowlers should share the credit with Boucher that the extras were kept to a minimum. In their two games, the Warriors conceded only 10 extras.
There were no no-balls, but six wides and four leg-byes. Some of the wides can be excused as they were bowled in an attempt to engineer a stumping.
Meanwhile, Boucher will be fit to play in the Warriors’ next game against the Central Stags at St George’s Park on Saturday. The Warriors will be sure of a place in the semifinals if they win.

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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 is a narrative describing Mark Boucher's performance in cricket matches. The information is not organized in a way that would facilitate procedural learning or training for deeper reasoning, as it lacks detailed instructions or logical progression necessary for a language model to learn and apply complex reasoning. The content is primarily anecdotal, focusing on performance rather than structured directives.


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Game #127 SWB 5 – PAW 4
DATE: August 16, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Three Run Seventh Gives Yankees Comeback Win over Pawtucket 5-4
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre lead in IL North back to two games with win
Pawtucket, RI – Scranton/Wilkes-Barre looked as if their one game lead in the International League North was going to evaporate into a tie atop the division with the Pawtucket Red Sox. The Paw Sox took a 4-2 lead to the bottom of the seventh inning before three unearned runs gave the Yankees a 5-4 come from behind win and a two game division lead.
For the fourth consecutive game, Pawtucket jumped out of Scranton/Wilkes-Barre scoring the game’s first run. Tony Thomas drew a one out walk off Yankees starter Justin Thomas, stole second base and came home to score on a two out single to center by Dan Butler giving the Paw Sox a 1-0 lead.
The Yankees had an answer for the Red Sox run in the top half of the inning with a single tally of their own in the bottom half of the frame. Melky Mesa hammered his third homer of the season a solo shot over the wall in left center off Pawtucket starter Tony Pena, Jr. that tied the game at 1-1.
The Paw Sox broke the tie off Thomas and the Yankees in the top of the third and then added to the lead in the top of the fifth inning with two more runs. Thomas had not allowed a homerun in 47.2 innings of pitching before giving up a one out homer to J.C. Linares to left field to break the 1-1 tie. In the fifth Andy LaRoche struck again. His third homer of the series (Grand Slam on Tuesday, three-run HR on Wednesday), a two run shot with two out in the fifth extended the Red Sox lead to 4-1.
Thomas pitched a season high 5.0 innings on the night allowing four runs on seven hits. The left hander walked two and struck out six, throwing a season high 85 pitches. Pena was done after walking back to back hitters with two out in the bottom of the fourth inning. He allowed three hits and gave up one run with four walks and three strikeouts.
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre comeback began with a single run in the sixth inning off reliever Alex Wilson. Brandon Laird doubled into the right field corner and scored the Yankees second run of the night on Austin Romine’s single to center. SWB picked up three in the bottom of the seventh and got a lot of help from Pawtucket to grab a 5-4 lead. Daniel Bard entered the game and walked Chris Dickerson to lead off the inning. Corban Joseph’s comebacker was thrown in the dirt at second by Bard and the error cost Pawtucket the first out of the inning. After Dickerson was caught in a rundown off second and Eduardo Nunez fouled out to the catcher it looked as if the rally was going to end. The inning was extended when Bard hit Laird in the helmet with a pitched ball and walked Romine to load the bases. Darnell McDonald’s grounder was kicked by Jose Iglesias scoring a run to make it 4-3. Mesa added to his RBI total with a single to center scoring pinch runner Kevin Russo and Romine for a 5-4 lead.
Chase Whitley picked up his ninth win of the season with two scoreless innings in relief of Thomas and Ryota Igarashi notched his eighth save of the year with a scoreless eighth and ninth as the Yankees picked up the come from behind win. Bard took the loss allowing the three unearned runs in the seventh inning, his only inning of work.
The two teams wrap up the series on Friday night at McCoy Stadium in the final game of the Yankees “home” series against the Red Sox. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre will send right hander Adam Warren (6-8, 3.77) to the mound for his 24th start of the season. Pawtucket will also throw a right hander with Zach Stewart (3-3, 3.69) making his 10th start of the year.

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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 narrates the events of a baseball game, detailing plays and player performances without structured procedural instructions. There are no detailed steps or clear guidance that would support training a language model for deeper reasoning, as the content focuses more on game commentary rather than on systematic instructions.


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Today’s guest is Ms. Stacy Altiery, a very talented designer who makes unique and stylish, hand crafted stationery, note cards, invitations and other paper goodies. She kindly agreed to answer a few questions and share her experience.
1. When did you start Inkspot Workshop and why? Whose idea was it?
I started InkSpot Workshop in April of 2008 after my friend introduced me to Etsy.com Originally I was making envelopes out of pretty scrapbook papers and designing simple initial stationery to match but soon I became overwhelmed with orders and hand making envelopes didn’t seem like such a great business idea anymore. Instead I compromised and I now make my own hand lined envelopes with patters I design and make. I also continue to improve my graphic design skills.
2. Tell us about the mind and driving force behind Inkspot Workshop.
I have always been an extremely driven and creative individual who found herself in the field of professional sales over the past 15 years. I’ve sold everything from makeup, copiers food to my final sales position which was selling medical devices for a large company over the past 9 years. I would make “pretty” product flyers as a creative outlet, but it still was a bit limiting.
3. What kind of products or services do you offer?
I coach other women looking to get started in their own businesses or already established, figured I could help shed some light on what I’ve learned over the close to 3 years. I also do custom design work for business owners, custom design work for people looking to host a special party or event, plus just about all of my items are personalized. I offer stationery, invitations and all matching paper accessories, baby shower activities, magnets even jewelry.
4. What makes Inkspot Workshop different?
I’m a small, hand crafted business offering artisan paper goodies in small batches. You are dealing directly with me and not a large customer service department. People really like the one-on-one approach especially since personalized items or custom designed items require quite a bit of communication. I also think what makes InkSpot Workshop different is the fact I offer personalized items in small quantities. You can get a set of 12 personalized note cards, whereas most specialty retailers have the minimum quantity for personalization as 50. Plus InkSpot Workshop designs are colorful and modern and that has become our signature style.
5. If you were to describe Inkspot Workshop in 3 words, what words would you choose?
bright, modern, fun
6. Please tell us about one of your “aha” moments.
This is actually funny.. for the longest time I would trace 2 envelope liners onto a single sheet of paper and cut. It took two years to realize I could simply trace the liners on one sheet of paper and hold 2 more together and cut all at once. Now instead of cutting 2 at a time, I’m cutting 6 at a time! It has cut down my production time significantly.
7. If you were to start all over again, what would you do differently?
I would have quit my day job sooner!! Instead I was laid off just a few months ago and had a party!
8. What do you think helped your business bloom?
All of the contacts I have made in the blogging and social media world. I have gotten lots of free press. Also my attention to detail and superb customer service keeps my customers coming back and telling all their friends:) Thank heaven for that.
9. How do you advertise your business?
I do promotions with other blogs where I know it’s a good fit. I’m a big fan of using Facebook and Twitter, plus I have my own blog (see all links below) I have an e-newsletter to keep in constant contact with my subscribers, plus I purchase ad space on certain blogs where I think I might gain some new eyes.
10. What advice would you give to a crafter who has just started?
Stay true to your original idea and just go for it! Don’t over think the whole business process too much. Also try not to look at what “everyone else is doing” too much or you will eventually go crazy and end up with copycat designs. That’s just my 2 cents worth.
Here are a few places where you can find Stacy:
Dog Lover? www.firehydrantpress.etsy.com this is my “sister site” where I donate a portion of all sales to Last Chance For Animals

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Step-by-step: No
Training: No

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps for completing a specific task; rather, it consists of an interview format with questions and answers about Stacy Altiery's business experiences. Additionally, the content lacks the structured procedural instructions that would facilitate training a language model for deeper reasoning, as it primarily shares personal insights and anecdotes without organized guidance or procedures.


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May 29, 2011
Day two of our New York City trip was spent exploring Brooklyn. We first went to the Brooklyn Flea market on Lafayette Ave, where we spent all morning browsing through the wonderful vintage shops and eating some very good food, and then took the train to Williamsburg to go check out the Brooklyn Library of Art, Pies & Thighs and then grabbed a coffee at Bakeri. It was a nice day, made for walking, and had a good time just ‘sight seeing’. We somehow managed to not get lost that day, which was ggrreaaat.
The Brooklyn Flea market was amazing. I would move to Brooklyn in a heartbeat just so I could go there every weekend to pig out and look at pretty vintage stuff all day. I had seen pictures of the item vendors on the internet before, but I was really surprised to see that there was such huge and diverse group of food vendors. (I was sort of just thinking there’d just be hotdogs). There were people out there making and selling wood fired oven pizzas, lobster rolls, iced chocolate chai tea, specialty doughnuts (Dough – we got the dulce de leche, which was so light and fluffy), and loads of other stuff. We even saw a table for Momofuku Milk Bar shared with a group called Maiden Preserves, they make very delicious fruit preserves.
We left the market with satisfied tummies and some food to take back to Toronto. We got two jars of Maiden Preserves‘s Rhubarb and Lemon & Vanilla preserves and King County Jerky Co‘s Korean BBQ and Orange Ginger beef jerky. We also bought cute little letterpress blocks..more on that later!
May 29, 2011
Turns out that once you get a slow cooker, making pulled pork is easy peasy. Poaching an egg on the other hand….
May 27, 2011
Leo and I are divided about this. I loved Ippudo, but he thought it was completely overpriced and just ‘okay’. At about $14 starting price for a bowl and a ridiculous wait time of an hour and half to get a table, it was admittedly not really worth it. However, the service was fast and the dining atmosphere really fun once you get past the weird loungey club feel of the front/waiting area.
Since we were full from our first dinner at Graffiti, we just shared an appetizer (pork buns) and got a bowl of ramen each. (Because a bowl of ramen is totally light fare!) It’s been too long and I don’t remember which ones we got. Mine was plain and Leo’s was some extravagant thing in a red bowl. The pork buns were so-so and could have done without the mayo. As for the ramen, I really liked them. The noodles were a bit starchy, but I didn’t mind the texture. Leo, however, hated them and thought it was just poorly made and stale or something. I think we at least agreed that the broths were pretty amazing. They were just so deliciously layered with flavour that had I not been full from our first dinner at Graffiti, I would have drank it all…….but I only got through half of my bowl before I reached that terrible block…you know…that point when you realize you really can’t continue eating, but you really want to…but…:(
As far as ramens go, I think Ippudo is definitely one of the best. A hearty bowl of rich soup….a little bit pricier than usual, but still good.
65 4th Ave | Website | Yelp
May 27, 2011
Graffiti was the turning point to what looked like was going to be a really bad evening. After a terrible afternoon spent searching for a camera store that took two hours to find, rushing to go visit MoMA before it closed, and then once again wandering around in circles trying to find the restaurants on our list for the day, getting to the first restaurant of our choice (Ippudo) and then being told that we would have to wait over an hour to get seated, I was ready to call it quits. At this point it was about 9 o’clock and the only thing we had eaten were the pastries from Bouchon and some ice-cream. Needless to say, I was starving. I was becoming increasingly passive aggressively and petulant, and somehow Leo kept his cool throughout the entire ordeal and managed to pacify me as we retraced our steps back and went looking for Graffiti instead. That was honestly the best thing we did that day.
Graffiti was just superb. Excellent service and quality food at a reasonable price. We ordered the Green Mango Paneer ($7), Pickled Ginger Scallops with Candied Chilli ($12) and the Green Chilli Shrimp ($15), which were all light and delicate dishes. At first they didn’t seem spicy at all, but the heat built up quite nicely as we ate. We skipped out on dessert because we didn’t want to be too full for our second dinner, but it seems like that was a mistake, because most of the reviews rave about their sweets. I would love to go back again and try more dishes, like their Braised Pork Buns…yummm.
224 East 10 Street | Website | Yelp
May 26, 2011
Really nice shot from Leo’s panorama camera he bought at the Salvation Army. He was expecting it to be 4×6, but got something like a 4×12 instead.

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

The article does not provide a clear sequence of ordered steps that guide the reader through completing any specific task; rather, it shares personal experiences and reflections from a trip to New York City. Furthermore, the procedural instructions, if any, are not well-structured nor detailed enough to facilitate training a language model for deeper reasoning, as the narrative lacks systematic guidance or actionable steps that would encourage logical reasoning or interpretation.


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Those few words struck a chord with me about how important your comments can be in your code. And whilst the example I give describes when someone else is tackling something you've coded, can you honestly remember every line of code you've written? I know I cant and I can think of at least one occasion where I've revisited a piece of code I wrote, had insufficient comments (that would be none) and could not understand why I had done something in a particular way.
So how do we go about ensuring we give good details about the code without wasting time, effort and the concentration of the reader?
Here are 5 steps I try to follow when writing code:
1. Comment first. Code laterI'm reminded of a quote from a university lecturer after setting us an assignment:
"The earlier you start coding, the further away you are from the solution."
And he was right.
There's nothing worse than trying to work through someone else's procedure that has no comments. Other than your own code that has no comments.
Rather than commenting your code, take the approach of using your comments to describe the approach you're about to employ and then code around that. I sometimes call this: coding your comments.
This forces you plan out your stored procedure. Collect your thoughts and ensure all the parts of the procedure you require are covered off. This approach gives you a chance to spot errors in your logic before you have even begun coding. These comments don't have to be dozens of lines long, and I'd encourage you to try and keep comments short, but ensure its enough so that you can follow your logic and retain your train of thought.
Think of your comments as pseudo code!
Taking this approach you can achieve the following benefits:
- Sufficient comments for you and your colleagues to follow
- You plan your procedure before you start trying to write it
- Potentially spotting issues with your logic before you've even started writing your procedure
2. Provide a clear descriptionWhenever I open up a procedure I want to immediately know what it does. If you have a good description at the top (in your comment block) it'll be much easier to follow the actual code and understand what is going on. Remember that comments are here to make your life easier - give the reader of the code that chance.
If you can give a good description in 1 line that's fine, but on the other hand don't be afraid to take several pages if needed. If I have to write a long description there's a couple of things I try to consider:
Is this procedure too complex? Should I break it down further? Can I provide a reference to a better description (e.g. a document, wiki article or something with a picture)
If you do still have to write a large amount of text I'll even approach the description/comment block as a document by providing a quick synopsis of the function (often with bullet points) then dive into each of the points after they're listed. Doing this gives the reviewer the choice as to how much they read.
E.g: Consider a poorly constructed database where customer details are stored in many tables and not necessarily with a single "Customer" table. You want to write a customer search procedure but each table stores customer details slightly differently.
Here's what I would write as a comment block:
Performs a customer search with the name provided. We do this by searching the following tables (in this order):
We search this table by comparing the email address supplied. We also try a bit of a pattern search against the names
We search this table by comparing the delivery address and the customer names
3. Only comment as much as you need toDoes the following code really need a comment?
SELECT FirstName, LastName FROM dbo.Person WHERE PersonID = @PersonID
Its pretty clear reading the code what that does. On the other hand, I would argue this code does need a comment:
SELECT FirstName, LastName FROM dbo.Person WHERE Type = 'X'
Why is there the "
WHERE Type = 'X'" in the SQL? If you don't tell people why its there how will we know if its correct or not?
4. Always comment something ugly, non-standard or just plain weirdIf I'm reviewing a procedure and I see lots of index and optimiser hints I want to know why they're in there. If you haven't commented a reason to add a NOLOCK hint and I cant see a good reason for it I'm almost certainly going to remove that hint.
Have you applied some business logic to your code? Why is it in there and what does it do? If your code follows best practices and you have a well defined, well normalised schema you'll find you dont have to provide many comments at all. If you're the other 99% of us that don't have that luxury you'll find comments invaluable when you come to fix something later.
5. Do not comment out blocks of codeIf its not needed...take it out completely! Don't comment it out "just in case" you need it later. Use source control rather than commenting out sections. Thats what source control is for! Its just as easy to redeploy an old version of a procedure as it is to uncomment a piece of code. Because its the same function! I have seen procedures that are comment blocks and no runnable code. Worse still - there was no comment about why something was commented out!
If you feel you absolutely must comment out a section of code, at least put a comment alongside it with a date at which point that block can be considered dead and fully removed. And add a reminder to your calendar!

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

The article provides a clear sequence of ordered steps that guide the reader through the process of writing comments in code. Each step is numbered and includes detailed explanations, making it easy to follow and implement. Furthermore, the structured instructions encourage deeper reasoning by prompting the reader to reflect on the necessity of comments, the clarity of descriptions, and best practices in coding, thus fostering a better understanding of code documentation as a whole.