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The views expressed in this blog are<\/em> those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of RCN or any other agency, organization, employer or company.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

By now, you probably know I would do almost anything to promote Dream Come True<\/a>.\u00a0 With that said, I want to let you know and please pass the word along that the 33rd Annual Telethon will take place this year on December 3, beginning at 6:00 pm.\u00a0 There will be more about that in a later blog.<\/p>\n

\"GaryDCT\"<\/a><\/p>\n

What I never expected was to be asked to model for an upcoming article about Dream Come True.\u00a0 It will be found in this month\u2019s edition of Lehigh Valley Marketplace magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The idea behind the session (notice I am already using modeling terminology) was to highlight the history of this wonderful event and offer a prelude to this year\u2019s night.<\/p>\n

I arrived in a suit and tie, but I failed to do any \u201cmirror practicing\u201d or spending time determining my best side.\u00a0 Heck, I didn\u2019t even work extra on my smile.\u00a0 I figured I was in the hands of professionals and they would guide me through the process.<\/p>\n

Makeup was the first challenge.\u00a0 Now I want you to know that even though I have been on TV for almost 50 years, I can count on one hand the number of times someone had applied a base, some powder, and um\u2026 ( I don\u2019t even know what I\u2019m talking about here).\u00a0 The makeup artist, called that because they can transform an artifact like me into a work of art, had me sit for the application.\u00a0 It was moisturizer, a base, some powder, etc.\u00a0 I was hoping she would capture my skin tone (who am I kidding here?).\u00a0 Not surprisingly it took a little longer than most.\u00a0 She, obviously, was working with a difficult canvas.\u00a0 But, alas, I guess I looked as good as she could make me look.<\/p>\n

It was on to the modeling portion.\u00a0 I am assuming, since the magazine is not on the stands yet, that I can anticipate one or two pictures of myself and Scott Barr.\u00a0 But the photographer took over fifty pictures while instructing me and Scott to \u201cstand straight, don\u2019t breathe, chin out, tilt your head, eyes open wider, and smile\u201d.\u00a0 For us, the list seemed endless.\u00a0 Fifty plus pictures to find one or two good ones \u2013 with our faces, that sounds just about right.<\/p>\n

The important thing, of course, is that attention is brought to Dream Come True and their worthy cause.\u00a0 But I keep thinking that once the Marketplace magazine comes out, there just might be some heightened interest in more modeling jobs.\u00a0 Will I need an agent?\u00a0 A little plastic surgery?\u00a0 Will I need to create \u201cmy people\u201d so they can take calls from \u201ctheir people\u201d?\u00a0 I will sit by my phone and wait (and probably wait and wait and wait).<\/p>\n

But\u2026 maybe Sports Illustrated<\/a> is reading this?<\/p>\n

ABOVE THE EARS (SOME MUSINGS)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. It sure looks like the Steelers<\/a> knew what they were doing in not settling with Le\u2019Veon Bell. Bell refused to sign his $14.5 million contract.\u00a0 James Conner has filled in very nicely, thank you.\u00a0 In the last four games, all wins, by the way, he has touched the ball 108 times for 689 yards.\u00a0 He is on pace for over 2,000 yards, much like Bell numbers.\u00a0 Bell has one more week to come to terms.\u00a0 His bargaining power has slipped.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Jon Gruden is finding that his return to the NFL<\/a> has been quite painful. With only one win, against the hapless Cleveland Browns<\/a>, it appears the Raiders<\/a> will not win another game this year.\u00a0 Some think the team is just awful and others believe the game has just passed Gruden by.\u00a0 I know there are rabid Raiders fans out there who have hated some of the trades made.\u00a0 It\u2019s a mess in Oakland right now.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. The Redskins<\/a> lost on Sunday and that helps the Eagles<\/a> who were in a bye week. Washington had a three-game winning streak until they met the Falcons<\/a> on Sunday, losing 38-14.\u00a0 Washington is now 5-3; the Eagles are 4-4.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Alabama<\/a> sure has stopped much of the FBS National Championship conversation when they demolished #3 LSU<\/a> 29-0 on Saturday.\u00a0 The defense was awesome; the offense was very impressive.\u00a0 Maybe the semifinal game between #2 and #3 will be good.\u00a0 The other one will not and it does not look like the championship game will be either.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. District playoff football continues this week. The AAAAAA bracket is down to four teams – #5 Parkland<\/a> vs. #1 Freedom<\/a> will be on RCN-TV LIVE at 7:00 on Friday night followed by\u00a0 #3 Easton<\/a> vs. #2 Emmaus<\/a> at 9:30.\u00a0 On Saturday, our attention falls to the AAAA semifinals.\u00a0 At 1:00 PM, we will have Bethlehem Catholic<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Pottsville<\/a> LIVE followed by the LIVE telecast of the Northwestern<\/a> \u2013 Saucon Valley<\/a> game at 7:00 PM.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

             <\/p>\n

            Gary\u2019s Guesses: NFL Picks (Last week: 10-3)\u00a0 (Overall: 84-48-2\u00a0 64% )<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

            Week TEN<\/strong><\/p>\n

            PITTSBURGH<\/strong><\/p>\n

            JETS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

            ATLANTA<\/strong><\/p>\n

            NEW ORLEANS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

            WASHINGTON<\/strong><\/p>\n

            NEW ENGLAND<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

            GREEN BAY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

            INDIANAPOLIS<\/strong><\/p>\n

            CHICAGO<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

            KANSAS CITY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

            CHARGERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

            RAMS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

            PHILADELPHIA<\/strong><\/p>\n

            SAN FRANCISCO<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

             <\/p>\n

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