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Tampa Bay Bucs cornerback Aqib Talib leaves early, leaving secondary vulnerable (St. Petersburg Times)

**By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer**

Saturday, December 17, 2011

TAMPA -- The Bucs were encouraged when they learned CB **Aqib Talib **would
return for Saturday's game against the Cowboys after missing the previous
contest at Jacksonville with a hamstring injury.

With a potent passing game on tap, Talib's presence was necessary. But Talib
didn't last long, exiting the game midway through the first quarter and
leaving the defense in a vulnerable position.

Talib's absence left the Bucs to face a quick-strike Dallas passing game, led
by hot-handed QB **Tony Romo**, without its best defensive back.

And the lack of depth at cornerback immediately became an issue, with the
Cowboys completing numerous passes against **Elbert Mack **and **Anthony
Gaitor**. Last year's third-round draft pick, **Myron Lewis**, was inactive
for the game, a coach's decision.

Placing Talib on injured reserve might become an option given his inability to
play through a second straight game.

**PROTECTION ISSUES:** The Bucs' offensive line had a difficult night against
the Cowboys' pass rush, with QB **Josh Freeman **sacked three times and
consistently under pressure.

The Bucs, who faced a 3-4 front from the Cowboys, missed several blocking
assignments and were outplayed in other instances.

The ...

St. Petersburg Times

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Here is the first thing you need to do, you need to select the fabric you intend to use. make sure you have a take measure for measurements that is you will have to measure the length and the width. You need to know the size of the bed you will be using it on. For example, Are you going to be using it on a single bed, queen, twin or double?

Now here is what I suggest you do. Make sure that you pick a washable fabric that could also double as a home decorator. I suggest you go for a lightweight fabric that will feel comfortable. While you are making those choices do not forget to think about the climatic conditions of your area.

Now you need to choose two lengths of fabric that should be about 54 inches wide. You can even make it a bit wider. You will be using these for the front part. Make sure that each of the panels is equal to the length measurement discussed above.

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-you will have to do this to the panels at the back too.

-Now you need to draw a line that goes down the length of the crease on the panel. You will need a fabric marking pen and a yard stick for this task.

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What I have just said will take you miles ahead in your duvet cover making. The missing parts in this article are left out because the rest of the work from here on can be customized to suite your own individual taste.

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