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A new policy requires random drug tests for student-athletes, students who participate in extracurricular activities and students who drive to school. Parents also can volunteer their children for the test selection process.
Schools Superintendent Randy Keathley tells the Charleston Gazette (http://bit.ly/1aZ3KpJ ) that school officials hope early intervention will prevent students from becoming substance abusers as adults.
The policy applies only to high school students this year. Director of student services Dreama Dempsey tells the newspaper that the testing will be expanded to seventh-graders and eighth-graders next school year.
Several other school systems also drug test students, including Cabell, Putnam and Logan counties.
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Since the summer I haven't been active here at all much, aside from the occasional post. But I ought to get more activity here (especially since I am a part of groups!!) , I miss seeing everyone's lovely art work and when I come back, wow holy improvement I can't even. *o*
I am surprised I am gaining watchers even though I've barely been here and I'm 4 away from 400 watchers. So I at least thought I might kick myself in the butt and do some stuff.
I think, in the near future I'll open up a few commission slots (just some simple designs) or maybe some adoptables if there's enough interest. Just to get into the swing of things again.
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- Address:
1520 Lake Pointe Parkway #500
Sugar Land, TX 77478Neighborhood:
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- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.cordua.com/churrascos
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Lunch and Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 11:00 am - 9:30 pm, Friday: 11:00am - 11:00 pm, Saturday: 11:30 am - 11 pm
Sunday Brunch: 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday Dinner: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Latin American, Seafood, Steakhouse
- Executive Chef: Michael Cordua
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- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Its namesake – the famed Cordúa Churrasco steak - sparked Houston's Latin American revelation 25 years ago, and the flame is still burning strong at Churrascos.Continued
The tantalizing menu mixes up native Latin ingredients with the unexpected for a culinary line-up that is as artful as it is delightful, including bacon-wrapped shrimp taquitos, ethereally light angel wings, bahia grilled chicken, yuca fries, and, of course, the award-winning Churrasco – voted one of the best 20 steaks in America by Esquire magazine.
Churrascos is the official caterer of the Houston Texans.
The tantalizing menu mixes up native Latin ingredients with the unexpected for a culinary line-up that is as artful as it is delightful, including bacon-wrapped shrimp taquitos, ethereally light angel wings, bahia grilled chicken, yuca fries, and, of course, the award-winning Churrasco – voted one of the best 20 steaks in America by Esquire magazine.
Churrascos is the official caterer of the Houston Texans.
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Churrascos-Sugar Land reviews from OpenTable diners
163 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.4Service4.4
- Ambiance4.4Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (99)scenic view (69)great for lunch (57)romantic (56)good for groups (55)fit for foodies (55)great for brunch (52)neighborhood gem (46)great for outdoor dining (38)notable wine list (31)kid-friendly (14)hot spot (13)vibrant bar scene (9)late-night find (8)Show More
- Love Churrasco'sELASTIMOMPRDined on 9/28/2014I went to Churrasco's to celebrate my birthday and it was awesome!!! I loved the meat, salad.. the whole brunch. The service was excellent and the desserts...mmmmmm... you have to try the tres leches!!! I will keep going to Churrasco's.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great waiter!snowblazeDined on 9/27/2014We really liked our waiter, Kevin. The food here as always good.Special Features:
- KenzieDined on 9/26/2014We have eaten at Westheimer location several times. This was a step above. The ambiance was outstanding. The food was extremely well prepared and the right amounts. It was a special anny (62 years) for us and we will plan to return before 63. Yes it is a little pricy but definitely worth it. Thanks for making it such an enjoyable special dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- 3 strikes and you are outtbrookDined on 9/23/2014I love Churrascos, but this is the third time I have been to the Sugar Land location and had a bad experience. The wait staff is just bad. No managment. No one thanked us. My clients had too leave because it was taking too long. The food was not good enought to overcome the bad service. I will not be going back to the Sugar Land Churrascos.
- Awesome experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/21/2014This was our first time at the Sugar Land location. It was awesome! The service was fantastic. The food is beyond delicious. The noise level was great and everyone could hear.Special Features:
- DeliciousPanamaflavorDined on 9/20/2014Ambiance was great, food was delicious, service was on top. I can't wait to return again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Pretty goodschwingDined on 9/19/2014Food not as good as usual. Ordered steak medium, but was well done. Service was average, as dirty plates were not taken away when main course arrived.Special Features:
- Lunch DelightTJTJVIPDined on 9/15/2014My party ordered the Pollo Encamisado (2) and the Amazon Burger. We really enjoyed the entrees and had a wonderful lunch while observing the wonderful view of the lake. I am not much of a chicken eater but the Pollo Encamisado tastes so good. Please bring back the skinny french fries with the Amazon Burger because they taste so much better than what is served now. We will be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisappointingrwvoDined on 9/14/2014About a year ago, I had one of the best steaks of my life at Churrascos on Westheimer, so I was happy to discover that there was one closer to home too, in Sugar Land. The quality of the meat itself was good--a very tender cut of meat--but it had not been cooked well. I had ordered it medium-rare, and it came overcooked, apparently fried too long at a at a too low temperature, as there was hardly any surface caramelization, and it had a somewhat mushy, soggy texture. Same problems with my wife's steak. Maybe this was a one-time kitchen accident, but next time, I'll go back to Westheimer. The wine was great, though.
- Sunday Brunch at ChurrascosTexastwangVIPDined on 9/14/2014We were so surprised how busy it was at Churrascos for their Sunday brunch. It was our first time having brunch there. We were amazed at the variety of selections. At first I was going to order something off the menu, but when I looked at the buffet choices, and then the menu prices, there was no comparison! I had to try the buffet! The food was delicious, and everyone from our group got to eat whatever they wanted from the variety foods at the buffet. There was also a large selection of desserts!! And even cotton candy for the kids!!! We celebrated a birthday, and they were so kind enough to bring a tres leches for the birthday boy! Thank you for a wonderful place to celebrate a special birthday!!!Special Features:
- Excellent!GuestDined on 9/12/2014Every plate we ate was more delicious than the next. Service was great. The Tres Leches are a must!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Yummy!JaneDined on 9/7/2014I love their brunch. Great variety, everything is fresh, and the ambiance is very nice.Special Features:
- Great time!LisaDined on 9/5/2014We had the Chef's tasting with the wine pairing. The food and wines were spot on!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great deal for HRWOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/31/2014Last HRW dinner turned out to be the best. Everything from the appetizers (Ceviche and Empanadas) to the melt-in-your-mouth Churrasco Steak and the oh-so-moist-and-milky tres leches cake was off the chain. Service was spot on and ambience was nice on a Sunday evening. Will be returning for the Churrasco steak (def. one of the best steaks i've ever eaten...might upgrade to the 8oz or bigger size) or just for a slice of the best Tres leches cake. Excellent deal at $35 for dinner! Good bye restaurant weeks...see you next year.Special Features:
- Sunday lunchthanksgivingDined on 8/31/2014Enjoyed their special salad dressing. Love the steakSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Sunday Brunch Buffet in Sugar LandOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 8/31/2014Food was good. Would have liked to have seen more breakfast items. Disappointed in the crepes bar. Desserts were great. South American fare was excellent.Special Features:
- Nice eveningStephCPADined on 8/29/2014My boyfriend and I had a wonderful evening. The food was great as always. We both left with full bellies and smiles on our faces. Only complaint was that the hostess gave our table to someone else. But once we brought this to our attention, we were seated right away.Special Features:
- friendlt servicejil7Dined on 8/29/2014good food Many good choices on august food month menu Thank you churrascos for donating to the food bankSpecial Features:
- Outstanding!FineDine59VIPDined on 8/23/2014Churrascos Sugar Land did not disappoint. EVERYTHING was excellent....from cocktails to dessert. We started off with a cocktail and the bartender was spot on with each drink. We had the restaurant week menu and it was a great choice. Excellent Caesar Salad, followed by Salmon that was some of the best we've ever had...perfectly grilled and seasoned. Our server suggested a perfect wine, to compliment our meal. We each decided on the Tres Leches...expecting a smaller "restaurant week portion"...and were surprised to see what looked like a normal serving of this heavenly cloud of a dessert. Our server was on top of everything, the entire night. The place was packed...a testament to everything Churrascos Sugar Land is doing right!Special Features:
- Delicious, if a little slowFoodie4lifeDined on 8/23/2014Churrascos had great food and a very friendly staff. We really enjoyed our private, romantic booth. The servers and staff were all very friendly, but the service was a bit slow. It took a long time to get some of our items. We weren't in a hurry, so it didn't matter, but it was a bit slow. The food is really good. We enjoyed everything, especially the mascarpone mash, churrascos steak, and the tres leches cake. Seriously, get the cake. WOW!Special Features:
- great dininghoustonweekfindDined on 8/23/2014This was a great dining experience, in which the service was attentive, even to the point of a manager visiting our table. Drink and food service was timely and not over intrusive. The atmosphere was very nice and the decor was warm and inviting.Special Features:
- Consistently greatBachVIPDined on 8/21/2014We love the walk from our office to this place across the creek. Food is always great, never had bad services here. If you have a choice between Veritas and Churrascos, choose Churrascos. Lunch menu offers the trio set menu. Never fails!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice anniversary experienceHappyDined on 8/20/2014My new SL favorite place -great view, ambiance, service and food. 5 stars.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great option in Sugar LandGreatRonVIPDined on 8/20/2014I always enjoy this restaurant and especially during lunch time. It is in a great location and even greater food.Special Features:
- HootietheFoodieDined on 8/18/2014Always a nice dining experience! Attentive wait staff, varied menu selections with very comfortable dining ambience.Special Features:
- Great experienceR442523Dined on 8/18/2014We have recommended it to others, and directed them to your web site. Thanks for a GREAT experience!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Will Try AgainFoodie4everDined on 8/17/2014Made our reservation intending to support Restaurant Weeks. Looked at the price fixe lunch special menu on line to choose before making reservation. When we arrived we were told the restaurant was only serving brunch and not the Restaurant Weeks menu. Since it was almost 1:00 and we were hungry, we stayed and ate the brunch. The experience probably would have been better if had not been expecting something different.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent Restaurantmocity55Dined on 8/17/2014Everything was perfect at our Sunday brunch. The waiters were polite, friendly, helpful and could not have been nicer. The food was superb as it always is. It is one of our very favorite places to go to as everything is always perfect. We highly recommend it to everyone. We have never had a complaint about anything. It is a good choice for any special occasion, party, or just a great night out!! I had a bridal luncheon there a couple of years ago and it was everyone's favorite party of all that the bride had.Special Features:
- Great Food, Service and ValueJMPerkDined on 8/16/2014We go every year to Churrascos for Houston Restaurant Week. It is the best restaurant to go for dinner. We love the food and the vast selection that you have. The HRW menu is not limiting. Service was good and we were not pushed to finish eating. The Sugar Land restaurant has a nice ambience. We love eating there.
- dependablelive2eatVIPDined on 8/16/2014We enjoyed our meal during Houston Restaurant Week. Though Currasco's is known for their beef, give their seafood a try. Their shrimp is delicious!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- yulya51Dined on 8/14/2014Excellent place for a special occassion. A little noisy, but perfect otherwise.Special Features:
- Good food Questionable ServicemalfunctionsDined on 8/9/2014As usual, the food at Churrascos was excellent. The service,however,was not. There were 4 of us but only 3 were served. Our appetizers. We finally had to find the Manager to get the rest of our order. Somebody was having a very bad day.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- So sad!jwillDined on 8/9/2014Churrascos has been our favorite restaurant for many many years, never a complaint until now. I took my daughter & grandson for dinner, bragging how good the food was. My grandson love steaks, like me, a few bites in I could tell something was wrong. I asked if he didn't like it, not wanting to disappoint me he said it was OK. My steak was nothing like I've had in the past. It was soooooo salty I gave up half way. I could have sent mine back, but the noise level was so loud, we had to almost yell across the table to hear each other. My wife, who didn't get to join us will be disappointed that her favorite place is not as good as it once once.,
- Saturday LuncheonTJTJVIPDined on 8/9/2014My party of three had a very enjoyable lunch. The Restaurant Month menus have some really good deals that we took advantage of. Each of us enjoyed the excellent food that was served and the service was excellent.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- foodie427Dined on 8/9/2014The waitress was very attentive and the food was great. Good flavors, tender meat!
- Great LunchAggie69VIPDined on 8/7/2014Had the restaurant week special for lunch and it was wonderfulSpecial Features:
- GreatReady2EatDined on 8/6/2014Made reservations for my g/f bday dinner prior to restaurant weeks being announced. Ended up ordering off that menu along with some appetizers and was barely able to finish the food. Great dinner and night out. Will be back.Special Features:
- high quality mealrbaustin3dDined on 8/6/2014houston restaurant week. food was very good. ordered plantain crusted chicken and steak asado. plenty of food. did not order sides. salad was very good as wellSpecial Features:
- Brunch BonanzaDRodDined on 8/3/2014My wife and I decided to go eat Sunday after church. We have always visited in the past for dinner. We did not realize that they had a brunch special on Sunday afternoon. Needless to say the food was great. I was expecting to order off the menu and was originally a little disappointed that I could not order off the menu. But again...the food they were offering was outstanding. I would think that we would continue to visit during the brunch menu from time to time. I do however prefer the dinner time menu and ambience. I have recommended Churrascos to several of my friends. All of my friends that have gone have thanked me for telling them about this place.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best Brunch for the Framily!YbbobDined on 8/3/2014We had a large get to together with family and friends and this was the perfect place in Sugar Land for brunch. Food was amazing, highly recommended.Special Features:


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How to Make Potato Chips in the Microwave
When we first discovered microwave potato chips four years ago, it was nothing short of a revelation. Even now, the fact that a short spin in the microwave can transform slices of potato into crispy (truly crispy!) chips without needing a drop of oil still seems like magic. Here's how to make them.mandoline. If you don't have a mandoline, use a very sharp chef's knife and get those slices as thin as you possibly can. If you get a few thick slices in there, no worries; they still crisp up on the edges and take on a toothsome chewy texture in the middle.
I've tried a few different potatoes and root vegetables with this technique over the years, and they all seem to work uniformly well. A soak and a rinse in cold water helps remove the starch in tubers that have a lot, which in turn helps them to crisp more quickly in the microwave.
These chips are surprisingly good all on their own with no adornments, but they also take very well to seasonings. I like to sprinkle a few pinches of sea salt over the tops just before they go in the microwave. A few shakes of chili powder or dried dill also make a fun change from the usual. If you'd like a richer flavor, brush the potato slices with olive oil before putting them in the microwave and before adding any spices.
While this is an easy technique for making a crispy low-fat treat, it's not the quickest. One potato makes 4 to 5 batches, and each batch takes about six minutes. Which is to say, these chips are much more suited to a snack for one than a big dinner party appetizer. If potato chips are normally off-limits to you, this snack certainly hits the spot when you want something crunchy and light.
How To Make Microwave Potato Chips
What You Need
1 or more potatoes or other root vegetable, scrubbed clean
Salt and other seasonings, optional
Olive oil, optional
Bowl of cold water
Microwave-safe plate
Paper towels
1. Thinly Slice the Potato - Cut the potato in half. Slice one half on a mandoline, aiming for slices 1/8 to 1/16-inch thick. Immediately put the slices in cold water. Repeat with the other half of the potato and any other potatoes you are preparing.
2. Soak and Rinse the Slices - Rinse the slices in cold water until the water stays clear. If you have time, let them soak for a few extra minutes before rinsing.
3. Dry the Slices - Dry the slices between two clean dish cloths or spin them in a salad spinner.
4. Season the Slices - Arrange as many slices as will fit in a single layer on a dinner plate lines with a few paper towels. Make sure the slices do not touch or else they stick together. If desired, sprinkle with salt or other spices. For richer-tasting chips, brush the slices with olive oil first.
5. Microwave the Slices - Microwave the slices at 100% power for 3 minutes. Flip them over and microwave at 50% power for another 3 minutes. Remove any chips that are starting to crisp and brown. Continue cooking the remaining chips at 50% power in 1 minute intervals until they are all crispy and golden.
6. Repeat with Remaining Batches - Transfer cooked chips to a bowl and repeat microwaving with the remaining slices of potato.
Storing - Chips will stay crispy for a few days if kept in an airtight container or zip-lock bag. You can also prepare the raw slices ahead of time, store them in cold water in the refrigerator, and bake them off as you want them.
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Will this work for carrots? I use to love carrot chips and I have a hard time locating them.
@tigerbabyvintage - I've never tried carrots, but what a fun idea. Go for it and let us know how it works out!
@meredith, we got some evidence to back up those claims?
This comment burns my brain. Is this worth my time? Probably not, but here I go anyway: The radiation in a microwave excites particles in the beam. There is no radiation when the door is open, and there is no "residual" radiation. It's analogous to putting tomato slices in the sun (a powerful source of electromagnetic radiation). A microwave doesn't work off particle radiation, what you may think of when you think U235, and the rays are much longer wavelength (lower energy) than gamma radiation, x rays, and even visible light. The chips are healthier because there's no oil and you control the salt, so you're just eating potato.
A spectrum of electromagnetic radiation
I'm not sure where you read that microwaves are dangerous, but do you really think it would be allowed to put one in nearly every home in America if it were true? Please, think critically about things you read on the internet or hear on TV. Try and learn how things actually work. I promise, it will be a better world if you do.
Regarding "healthy" and the microwave...here's a brief description of how a microwave works to cook food...and this article suggests that in some cases, cooking in the microwave is a healthier alternative than cooking in the oven.
PS...Pampered Chef has a really neat silicone contraption that lessens the time of making microwave chips.
@BakedLeech - Hear, hear. I too get tired of people who eschew microwaves from their homes.
I saw this recipe here last year and made them. Although they are good it takes forever to make a batch large enough to really have a decent quantity of chips.
Sorry to be a buzzkill but I guess what I'm saying is that they're not worth the effort.
NO WAY. that's awesome!!
Right on, @BAKEDLEECH
Let's all take off our tinfoil hats, shall we?
these are not good - i have tried so many different methods to make these and have ended up with nothing but a mess and a stomach ache
Sorry to being weighing in to the conversation late... looks like you got the 411 on microwave research, however! Love this recipe and can't wait to try it!
Anyone tried this with a lower powered microwave? I have a "vintage" Sharp Half Pint that is only 600w.
Also, I wonder if you had a plastic rack, if you could make double each time.
I'd love it if you linked to this post on http://www.facebook.com/#!/PotatoesTatersAndSpuds page--great conversation!
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Isn't 1/4 inch awfully thick for a potato chip? Seems to me these measurements are way off. 1/16 inch seems much more likely.
I always worry about cooking in the microwave so I appreiciate all the comments about that type of cooking. Thanks, Staceyann Dolenti
@lazysundae, Microwaves are not radioactive. http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/microwaveQA.html. They are electro-magnetic waves, not much different from light or radio waves that are in the air all around us. The difference is that they are at exactly the right frequency to resonate with water molecules, so the water molecules jostle around and create heat. What might kill the plants is that they are being boiled from the inside. But by the same token, putting a plant in a hot oven would kill it the same way. Microwaves are not dangerous. :-)
@JBlue - Good catch! I just checked my ruler and saw that I'd misread my fractions. Fixing now.
RE. Microwaves and saftey: As mentioned alreay microwaves are safe for heating food. There are concerns with microwaving food in some plastic containers or cling film not designed for microwaves, if in doubt use a microwave safe ceramic or glass plate.
Here's some futher info:
Someone posted that these don't work and on a previous thread others had problems but I must say I do these regularly and they work around 95% of the time. Sometimes I get some burnt ones, sometimes some chewy ones but there is always something worth eating. I haven't tried rinsing them yet, but find soaking in vinegar first leave them less likely to be successful.
I think the original post mentioned using decrease wattage every 2 or 3 minutes but I find 2 minutes one side on full and 2 minutes the second, then monitoring every minute thereafter works a treat.
Yes they are not ideal for large batches but I find that by the time you have made a full potato amount you don't eat as many as you would if you opened a bag, but still feel satusfied by them
@MOMOO and others - I mentioned above the Pampered Chef chip maker...in my microwave, it takes 2-3 minutes for nice crisp chips! I like to sprinkle with some cracked pepper! MMMM
I've been making these for years. I love 'em! :)
Microwaves, gamma radiation, visible light, ultraviolet light, and radio waves are all parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. Our use of that spectrum ranges from the extremely high frequencies - gamma rays - on down through X-rays, on to UV, visible light, infrared and down to ultra-low frequencies that can pass through the earth.
Some of these portions of the electromagnetic spectrum are dangerous, but danger is a relative thing. A single chest X-ray is not particularly dangerous, but a daily dose of high X-ray treatment for 30 days, common in breast cancer treatment, can actually fuse tissue inside the body. 30 minutes on a bright sunny day outside without sunblock can feel great, but 6 hours can result in a severe sunburn.
We are constantly exposed to low levels of microwaves. Not only does the sun emit them, but they are now commonly used in communication tower relays. Driving past one of those towers won't hurt you, nor will living near one, but if you climb the tower and stand right in front of the transmitter you will be cooked. That's why you cannot turn your microwave on with the door open. The units are shielded to prevent the escape of high intensity microwaves.
The important thing to understand is that electromagnetic radiation, be it gamma rays or microwaves, leaves no residual. Once the source is turned off the object of the source emits nothing it didn't emit before the exposure. Microwaving food, or exposing it to gamma rays (which is how they sterilize "Meals Ready to Eat" (MRE's) for the military) does not make it radioactive. It kills anything living while it is being exposed, but otherwise doesn't change it from a nuclear standpoint.
I don't have a microwave (not entering into the fray here--I just have a small kitchen). Does anyone know a reliable method for baking chips in the oven?
I am quite fascinated by this but I too do not have a microwave- because I have a tiny kitchen with exactly two outlets in it. I've discovered that many things can be done easily without a microwave (except for preparing tv dinners)- making popcorn stovetop is so stupidly easy I can't believe I spent so much money on microwave popcorn when I was younger.
That being said, I do use the microwave at my work to reheat leftovers or soup for lunch. I avoid microwaving food in plastic containers or with plastic wrap- either I use ceramic food storage containers or transfer to a ceramic bowl before rewarming. I'm a bright, science loving, healthy, 90% vegan, cloth napkin using neohippie, but I try to be reasonable.
"Microwaves kill the majority of 'life force' of the food... its that simple."
As does...cooking. So we're only supposed to eat raw?
Can't wait to try!
@elbowmac: Go go gadget Google!
First result: Snopes.com - debunked by a first-hand test of multiple plants with a control group.
The rest of the results on the first page are either blogs re-posting the original link or people debunking said link.
To make french fries in the oven I have cut potatoes and dipped them in beat egg whites before baking (to make them a little more crunchy). I wonder if that would work for the chips?
I made this recipe and loved it! Yes, it was time consuming but worth it! I made a few flavor varieties...onion...red hot...and seasoned salt. All were very good, but onion was my favorite! I blogged about it... http://myrecipejourney-lillian.blogspot.com/
Thanks for this great recipe!!!
Wow, this is incredible! LOVE the idea of healthy crisps...going to give these a try this weekend :-)
Just an observation as I read this I'm reminded of one of Michael Pollan's food rules; to only eat junk food that you make yourself.
This is a perfect example of that rule. Even doing it in the microwave, it's hard to make a giant batch of chips, certainly you can't make as many as you would get in a big bag. So, you will eat less. Plus these have the added bonus of no fat.
I've successfully used the slicing blade of the Salad Shooter, pressing very hard when pressing the potato through in order to get the thin slices. I use a potato chip rack made by Nordic Ware that I found in a thrift store. I haven't used the cold soaking method but I'll give it a try next time to see if the finished product turns out differently.
I live alone. Using the Nordic Ware rack makes more than I would normally eat with a sandwich. Now, if I just want to eat chips as a snack, I'd probably need 2 batches. lol
BTW, I don't know if Nordic Ware sells their potato chip rack anymore.
I have a healthy method for baking chips in a regular oven: Simply cut potato into wedges, coat with lightly beaten egg white (white is fat-free), place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with paprika or any spice of your choice... Bake until brown and crispy! WIll go right now and try the microwave version!
I tried these, but had a problem with the chips sticking (more like fusing) to the paper towel. Anyone have any suggestions? And concerning microwave safety, I believe the biggest risk with microwaving is that we use plastic; even if it's "micro-wave safe", the chemicals that heated plastic gives off to our food is definitely not "human-safe". Come to think of it, perhaps paper towels in direct contact w/our food isn't such a good idea either. Do we know what kind of chemicals/bleaches are used in making paper towels? If I'm going to take the time to make a healthier snack food, I don't want to contaminate it in the process.
I've been doing this for years myself. I normally just coat the glass turntable with oil to prevent sticking and forgo the paper towel. Also makes it easier to get them in there without dumping them together.
Seventh Generation makes paper towels which I presume would pass most "safer" or "healthier" tests.
I agree the time and effort cuts down on how many I make, but the taste normally keeps me from feeling I didn't get enough.
These definitely work and they are definitely delicious! As the writer said, though, they do take time... be patient! For me, each batch took a slightly different amount of time. It seemed to depend on the size of the potato slices and how dry they were. Drier = quicker
I haven't tried soaking the potatoes in water after slicing, but that sounds like a good idea. I also make sweet potato, apple and pear chips essentially the same way, but use a Chips Maker set (http://www.colbrookkitchen.com/mastrad-chips-maker-1.html) that has both a small mandoline and 2 silicon sheets with holes in them that works faster and eliminates the need to turn the chips over.
For real??? I HAVE to try these!!!
I used parchment paper with a spritz of canola oil instead of the paper towels. I also did not bother to rinse them. I was very pleased with the results. I will probably never buy chips for snacks again. I can't wait to try this with sweet potatoes or other root vegetables (instead of paying $5.00 for a bag of those gourmet chips).
I don't know what in the world I did wrong - but it set on fire in my microwave - TWICE.
This is one recipe I will never, ever make again!
Sounds like you didn't keep a close eye on the chips...pretty sure I would've done the same if I weren't careful...
did mine with canola, salt, and pepper and you only had to go through part of the first cycle before removing chips...
at least part of them, and skipped to 1 minute cycles for the rest...of course I was using wax paper so go figure...
DISASTER I tried my new Joli chip maker 15 minutes ago in my Half Pint (iCube) and it caught fire and melted the gadget after 2 minutes?


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Scarah Screams, previously a background character, was one of three characters to have had a prototype doll displayed at San Diego Comic-Con International 2011, the other two being Wydowna Spider, and Headless Headmistress Bloodgood. There, Mattel issued a contest, giving fans the choice to vote on their favorite to become the next Monster High doll featured at the Californian-based event. Having won the vote, Scarah was the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con International exclusive doll.
She is voiced in English by Erin Fitzgerald.
Scarah is shown to be a helpful, but kind of quiet girl, who doesn't like to stand out. Even if a tad distant, she's still very friendly, especially to those close to her. She is shown to be compassionate, and possesses the ability to "read minds." In "Kind: The Shockumentary," she is one of the few ghouls to still raise their hands after the second question, showing she is not self-centered.
Scarah Screams has unusual white eyes, without discernible pupils or irises. She has black hair, worn in a 60's mod fashion, with a lime green Alice band. Her skin is a pale blue to greenish tone--not dissimilar to Frankie's--and she has blue to greenish lips. In the cartoon, Scarah is depicted wearing a lime green halter top with an olive green mini-skirt, and matching Alice band. The prototype doll also wears a baseball-style jacket, in black with hot pink trim.
She also has a light Irish accent, fitting with her history. Her choice of color also ties into Ireland, which is called "The Emerald Isles".
Scarah is the daughter of the Banshee.
The Facebook update of November 19, 2011 mentioned that Scarah helps Spectra Vondergeist with improving her makeup choices and skills, implying they are friends.
Scarah is good friends with Hoodude Voodoo, who has a locker near her. Scarah likes Hoodude, because he is a good listener, and Hoodude, being a sensitive soul, just appreciates all positive attention he gets.
She is friends with Iris Clops, shown in most webisodes, but most prominently in "Kind: The Shockumentary," as they forgive each other after arguing.
Heath Burns has, four times (in "Hyde Your Heart," "Ghostly Gossip," "Hoodoo That Voodoo That You Do," and "Fright On!"), tried to impress Scarah.
In the Spring 2012 issue of Teen Scream, she says that she has a boyfriend, but his identity was never revealed and a year later, she was single again. Her new crush was Invisi Billy, whom she hooked up with in "Scarah-Voyant".
- May 05, 2010: Scarah Screams makes her 2D cartoon debut as a backgrounder in "Jaundice Brothers."
- July 07, 2011: Mattel requests the trademark for Scarah Screams.
- July 21, 2011: Scarah Screams is one of the contenders in the doll election of 2011.
- July 24, 2011: Scarah Screams's contest description is posted on the Monster High Facebook account.
- August 11, 2011: Scarah Screams is declared the winner of the doll election of 2011.
- May 29, 2012: Scarah Screams is revealed to be the San Diego Comic-Con International exclusive of 2012 through MattyCollector.com.
- June 12, 2012: Scarah Screams, along with Hoodude Voodoo, is officially announced as the San Diego Comic-Con exclusive on the Monster High Facebook account, and in the Gory Gazette.
- July 12, 2012: Scarah Screams's debut doll is for sale at San Diego Comic-Con International as that year's exclusive.
- July 12, 2012: Scarah Screams's profile art is revealed.
- July 12, 2012: Scarah Screams makes her diary debut in her SDCCI diary.
- July 12, 2012: Scarah Screams makes her cartoon debut as a character in "Undo the Voodoo."
- September 26, 2013: Scarah Screams makes her 3D cartoon debut in "13 Wishes".


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Despite the fact that Tarantino left school in the ninth grade (he was sixteen after being held back a year) and can't spell for shit (his screenplays are littered with grammatical errors and bizarre spelling mistakes), Quentin Tarantino is actually a certified genius – well, according to his mom, anyway.
It's actually a pretty "well-known" fact that Tarantino has an I.Q. of 160, but during an appearance on The Howard Stern show in 1997, Tarantino revealed that he doesn't remember ever taking an I.Q. test and that the whole 160 thing comes from something his mom told him (Charles Darwin had an I.Q. of 165). There's actually no evidence out there which makes this thing true.
When Stern asked him a couple of questions from an I.Q. test during the interview, Tarantino got them both wrong. So maybe it's time to put this particular rumor to bed: Tarantino doesn't have a confirmed I.Q of anything (and he doesn't know what a prime number is either).Previous Next
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Brain Gale pled guilty to deprivation of a minor that resulted in the death of a minor and has received five years probation.
On Oct. 5, Gale was found guilty of contributing to the deprivation of a minor and involuntary manslaughter. The involuntary manslaughter charge against Gale has been dropped as part of the plea agreement.
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Leaders of the now defunct Quail Unlimited say Albany's annual celebrity quail hunt will continue.
The non-profit group announced Friday it is out of business after 31-years.
The Albany group that took it over 2 and a half years ago said they could not overcome the heavy debt left by the former leadership.
Now, they're joining with another national conservation group they say provides a strong future.
Quail Unlimited members are now being encouraged to join Quail Forever. The Quail Unlimited leadership is now the Southeastern Regional office for Quail Forever, and they say the Celebrity Quail hunt will continue.
Quail Unlimited President Bill Bowles said the organization was $300,000 in debt,and could not overcome it, so they ceased operations.
Bowles said "The facts revealed that it was simply time to stop. This was a very sad day."
Bowles said two and a half years ago when he and Quail Albany took over the organization, they were left $1.2 million in debt by the former Q.U. leadership, and could not dig out.
Monday Bowles recommended all 12 thousand 100 Quail Unlimited members join Quail Forever, a division of Pheasants Forever. They are the largest upland wildlife conservation organization in the United States, with 135,000 combined members.
Bowles said "They obviously are excited about accepting any new members into Quail Forever. On our behalf we knew that we were doing the best thing we could do for our membership. Yes, it has been humbling, but it is simply the right thing to do."
Bowles said that Quail Forever President Howard Vincent and Chairman of the Board Bruce Hertzke attended last week's Celebrity Hunt. Monday Bowles announced that he is now the director of Quail Forever's Southeastern Region, and without that debt their money will go to habitat conservation.
Bowles said "I am excited to have the opportunity to finally have the resources and support that is needed to probably do the much need quail conservation work that is needed."
Bowles said the 27 year old celebrity hunt will continue in Albany, but next season it will move to November for the start of quail season.
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As part of TSN.ca's 2013 MLB Season Preview, we will be rolling out stories this week on five pressing questions facing the Toronto Blue Jays this season. The fifth question facing the team: Can the Jays win the American League East?
In the end, after all of the trades and signings, all of the rotation and closer decisions and roster tweaks, it all comes down to one thing: Can this team win the Division?
While the Wild Card is a viable route into the playoffs, it carries with it a one game, do-or-die situation that can immediately bump you back to the outside looking in, there is no doubt that the goal of all five teams is to capture the pennant.
The Toronto Blue Jays are all-in this season with major upgrades at almost all positions in an attempt to overcome not only last season's fourth place finish but also a 20-year playoff drought.
The East is one of baseball's toughest divisions to win and while the Jays are the sexy pre-season pick to win the crown, what helps their chances of pulling off the feat are the challenges facing the teams that have had the run of the division of late.
The New York Yankees are the defending AL East champions but enter this season with an injury list worth more money than the payroll of many teams in the league.
The Bronx Bombers will be forced to start the season with Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Curtis Granderson, Mark Teixeira and Phil Hughes all on the disabled list, dealing a major blow to the middle of their order and rotation.
The Baltimore Orioles earned a Wild Card spot in 2012 as they shocked a baseball world that had predicted another year of doom and gloom in the Beltway.
One of the keys to their surprising 93-69 record was that they were an incredible 29-9 record in one-run games and 16-2 in extra innings, but in order to replicate that success they'll need another standout year from the likes of Adam Jones, Nick Markakis and Matt Wieters.
The Tampa Bay Rays will also be in the mix for the division crown with their usual mix of quality signings and well developed young talent. Desmond Jennings will be the anchor of the outfield and the spark at the top of the lineup and 2012 Cy Young Award-winner David Price will be front and centre leading one of the best run organizations in all of baseball.
The Boston Red Sox brought up the rear of the Division last season falling short of a lot of pre-season hype. They will have to recover from 2012's mid-season roster overhaul and hope that John Farrell is a happier and more effective manager in Boston than he was in Toronto.
The East has produced two playoff teams in each of the last six seasons with every team but the Jays making at least one appearance. An extra Wild Card berth has improved the team's odds even further, but will they finish the year on top?
TSN.ca's Scott MacArthur has been following the Jays all season and he thinks that the off-season additions make the team a no-brainer as Division favourites.
He writes: "That's an easy question. The answer is yes.
Slightly less easy question: SHOULD they win the AL East? The answer, again, is yes.
Let's throw the obvious comment out there and afterward we won't refer to it. They need to stay as healthy as possible. So does every club with championship aspirations.
One through nine, the Blue Jays have the most potent lineup in the division. Toronto's speed threats -- Jose Reyes, Emilio Bonifacio, Brett Lawrie, Melky Cabrera -- can all hit. So they'll be on base. Can the Bautista/Encarnacion duo in the middle of the order combine for 80 home runs? They could, if they stay, uh, healt...I promised I wouldn't recycle that word.
Pitching drives the bus. Who's got a better starting rotation than Toronto? The Rays come close, maybe even match, provided Jeremy Hellickson and lefty Matt Moore take the next step forward in support of ace David Price. Alex Cobb and Jeff Niemann/Roberto Hernandez (the old Fausto Carmona) provide a competent back end.
The Orioles learned how to win last season, there's value in that, but they're unlikely to win 16-consecutive extra-inning games like they did in 2012. A far cry from their old laughing-stock status, the Orioles take a step back this season.
And the Yankees? They just cut Juan Rivera, limiting their frightening contingent of former Blue Jays to Vernon Wells and Lyle Overbay. Jayson Nix is kicking around there too.
Seriously, though, this team has been written off year after year. But they weren't without A-Rod and Mark Teixeira; Derek Jeter didn't have plates and screws keeping a wobbly ankle together; Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera were, well, younger (like the rest of us.) Will Michael Pineda's wonky shoulder ever allow him to pitch again? He missed all of last season after being acquired from Seattle and he's not due back until June at the earliest. Not good for the pinstripers. New York goes over the cliff this season.
All of the above to say, yes, the Blue Jays will win the AL East. I'll give them a record of 93-69.
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Tuesday, Sep 23, 2014
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Soups: Albundigas Soup; Winter Vegetable Chowder
Soups: Hungarian Mushroom; Lentil Stew
Lunch: Sloppy Joe Sandwich with Fries
Dinner: General Tso's Chicken with White Rice & Steamed Broccoli
Late Night: Corn Bread with Chili
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The accessibility ramp and the front door of '53 Commons will remain open during the road construction and utility work on Mass Row. The construction should be complete in October.
The Pavilion in Class of 1953 Commons will be closed on Wednesday September 24th, in preparation for Rosh Hashanah Dinner at the Roth Center. If you need to request a Kosher lunch that day please contact Robert Lester at 646-9108.
Dining Services is pleased to welcome Ron Moore back to Dartmouth as our Director of Culinary Services. Ron previously worked for the college from 1979 to 2000, when he moved to Chicago to become the Culinary Specialist at Wholefoods. In that position, Ron taught cooking classes for customers and oversaw staff culinary training. Ron plans to bring many of those training techniques here to Dartmouth. Aside from working with DDS culinary staff, Ron is also looking forward to working with the greater Dartmouth community. On August 13th, Ron worked with the Wellness Office to offer a Basic Knife Skills class.
In his spare time Ron enjoys painting and sculpting. Look for his sculpted food displays for special meals at '53 Commons.
The Dartmouth Sustainability Project awarded the 2014 Sustainability Award for Dartmouth Staff to Dartmouth Dining Service Associate Director Don Reed. Don has been instrumental for making dining at Dartmouth more sustainable. His work with students and other departments has both reduced waste and supported the Upper Valley community. With Don's guidance, DDS has added many local and regional products and sustainability has become a much larger part of all DDS purchasing decisions.
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MOSINEE, WI (WSAU) - A man killed in a mobile home fire near Mosinee was identified today as 53-year-old Russell Lukensmeyer. Marathon County medical examiner John Larson said an autopsy confirmed the victim's identity, and he died from smoke inhalation.
Sheriff's officials said Lukensmeyer had health issues which made it hard for him to get around. He spent several hours at a hospital on Saturday, the day before the blaze.
Fire-fighters did not realize there was a body in the mobile home until three-and-a-half hours after they arrived at the scene. But Mosinee Fire Chief Josh Klug said the heat from the fire was so intense, crews would have had no chance to save Lukensmeyer even if they knew right away that he was inside.
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CareTalk: Blog for Cancer and Blood Disorders
Get insights and inspiration from Nemours' experts in Hematology/Oncology.
Get insights and inspiration from Nemours' experts in Hematology/Oncology.
Lymphomas are cancers that start in a child's lymphatic system — the part of the body that works with the immune system to help fight infections and diseases.
Each individual child's symptoms can vary, but common signs and symptoms of pediatric lymphoma may include:
IMPORTANT NOTE: These signs and symptoms together or on their own do not automatically mean that a child has lymphoma. Any or all of these could be a sign of something else. And not all need be present to indicate lymphoma or any other kind of cancer.
Our pediatric cancer care experts will conduct a complete exam of your child and a medical history evaluation. Other diagnostic tests for pediatric lymphoma may include:
We know that tests can be scary – for you and your child. Whatever kind of tests your child might need, know that your Nemours pediatric cancer care team will do everything we can to make the experience as comfortable as possible – physically and emotionally. We'll give sedation or anesthesia as needed and offer support and guidance at every step.
Learn more about what to expect with certain medical tests »
Depending on your child's age, overall health, extent of the disease, and other factors, pediatric lymphoma treatment may include one or a combination of
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At Nemours, we know that getting a cancer diagnosis can be very frightening and overwhelming for your whole family. That's why Nemours' board-certified pediatric hematologists-oncologists, specialty nurses, cancer researchers, and other cancer experts are focused on helping not only your child, but your family, too.
From diagnosis to treatment (and beyond) we'll be here to help guide your family through your lymphoma journey – and to strive and hope, with you, for a better tomorrow.
The term lymphoma refers to cancers that originate in the body's lymphatic tissues. Lymphatic tissues include the lymph nodes (also called lymph glands), thymus, spleen, tonsils, adenoids, and bone marrow, as well as the channels (called lymphatics or lymph vessels) that connect them. Although many types of cancer eventually spread to parts of the lymphatic system, lymphomas are distinct because they actually originate there.
About 1,700 kids younger than 20 years old are diagnosed with lymphoma each year in the United States. Lymphomas are divided into two broad categories, depending on the appearance of their cancerous (malignant) cells. These are known as Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Together, they are the third most common type of cancer in children.
This type of lymphoma is defined by the presence of specific malignant cells, called Reed-Sternberg cells, in the lymph nodes or in some other lymphatic tissue. Hodgkin's lymphoma affects about 3 out of every 100,000 Americans, most commonly during early and late adulthood (between ages 15 and 40 and after age 55).
The most common first symptom of Hodgkin's lymphoma is a painless enlargement of the lymph nodes (a condition known as swollen glands) located in the neck, above the collarbone, in the underarm area, or in the groin.
If cancer involves the lymph nodes in the center of the chest, pressure from this swelling may trigger an unexplained cough, shortness of breath, or problems in blood flow to and from the heart.
About a third of patients have other nonspecific symptoms, including fatigue, poor appetite, itching, or hives. Unexplained fever, night sweats, and weight loss are also common.
There are about 500 new cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosed each year in kids in the United States. It may occur at any age during childhood, but is rare before age 3. NHL is slightly more common than Hodgkin disease in kids younger than 15 years old.
In non-Hodgkin lymphoma, there is malignant growth of specific types of lymphocytes (a kind of white blood cell that collects in the lymph nodes). Malignant growth of lymphocytes is also seen in one of the forms of leukemia (acute lymphoblastic leukemia, or ALL), which sometimes makes it difficult to distinguish between lymphoma and leukemia in children. In general, people with lymphoma have no or only minimal bone marrow involvement, whereas those with leukemia have extensive bone marrow involvement.
Both Hodgkin disease and NHL tend to occur more often in people with certain severe immune deficiencies — including people with inherited immune defects, adults with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, or those who have been treated with immunosuppressive drugs after organ transplants.
Although no lifestyle factors have been definitely linked to childhood lymphomas, kids who have received either radiation treatments or chemotherapy for other types of cancer seem to have a higher risk of developing lymphoma later in life.
In most cases, neither parents nor kids have control over the factors that cause lymphomas. Most lymphomas come from noninherited mutations (errors) in the genes of growing blood cells. Regular pediatric checkups can sometimes spot early symptoms of lymphoma in the relatively rare cases where this cancer is linked to an inherited immune problem, HIV infection, prior cancer treatment, or treatment of immunosuppressive drugs for organ transplants.
The doctor will check your child's weight and perform a physical examination to look for enlarged lymph nodes and signs of local infection. He or she will also examine your child's chest using a stethoscope and will feel the abdomen to check for pain, organ enlargement, or fluid accumulation.
In addition to doing a physical exam, the doctor will take a medical history by asking you about your child's past health, your family's health, and other issues.
Sometimes, when a child is found to have an enlarged lymph node for no apparent reason, the doctor will watch the node closely to see if it continues to grow. The doctor may prescribe antibiotics if the gland is believed to be infected by bacteria, or do blood tests for certain types of infection. If the lymph node remains enlarged, the next step is a biopsy (the removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids from the body). Biopsies are also necessary for lymphomas that involve the bone marrow or structures within the chest or abdomen.
Depending on the location of the tissue to be sampled, the biopsy may be done using a thin hollow needle (known as needle aspiration) or a small surgical incision made under general anesthesia. Sometimes, a biopsy may require a surgical excision under anesthesia, where a piece of the lymph node or the entire lymph node is removed.
In the laboratory, tissue samples obtained from the biopsy are examined to determine the specific type of lymphoma. In addition to these basic lab tests, more sophisticated tests are also generally done, including genetic studies, to distinguish between specific types of lymphoma.
To identify which areas of the body are affected by lymphoma, the following tests are also commonly used:
These tests are important for determining the spread of the lymphoma within the body to guide which type of treatment should be used.
Treatment of childhood lymphoma is largely determined by staging. Staging is a way to categorize or classify patients according to how extensive the disease is at the time of diagnosis.
Chemotherapy (the use of highly potent medical drugs to kill cancer cells) is the primary form of treatment for all types of lymphoma. In certain cases, radiation (the use of high-energy rays to shrink tumors and keep cancer cells from growing), may also be used.
Intensive lymphoma chemotherapy affects the bone marrow, causing anemia and bleeding problems, and increasing the risk for serious infections. Chemotherapy and radiation treatments have many other side effects — some short-term (such as hair loss, changes in skin color, increased infection risk, and nausea and vomiting) and some long-term (such heart and kidney damage, reproductive problems, thyroid problems, or the development of another cancer later in life) — that parents should discuss with their doctor.
Although most kids do recover from lymphoma, some with severe disease will have a relapse (reoccurrence of the cancer). For these children, bone marrow transplants and stem cell transplants are often among the newest treatment options.
During a bone marrow/stem cell transplant, intensive chemotherapy with or without radiation therapy is given to kill residual cancerous cells. Then, healthy bone marrow/stem cells are introduced into the body in the hopes that it will begin producing white blood cells that will help the child fight infections.
Promising new treatments being developed for childhood lymphomas include several different types of immune therapy, specifically the use of antibodies to deliver chemotherapy medicines or radioactive chemicals directly to lymphoma cells. This direct targeting of lymphoma cells may avoid the toxic side effects that occur when today's chemotherapy and radiation treatments damage normal, noncancerous body tissues.
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Date reviewed: April 2013


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Jags' Gabbert out for Week 2
Jacksonville, FL (Sports Network) - Jacksonville Jaguars starting quarterback Blaine Gabbert will miss Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders due to a laceration on his throwing hand he sustained in the team's season opener.
Gabbert needed 15 stitches to close the wound on his right hand, the result of hitting a Kansas City defender's facemask during the latter stages of Sunday's 28-2 home loss to the Chiefs.
Veteran Chad Henne will fill in for Gabbert, who completed just 16-of-35 passes for 121 yards and was intercepted twice by the Chiefs, one of which was returned for a touchdown. The maligned former first-round pick was also sacked six times, with the Jacksonville offense mustering a meager 178 total yards for the game.
The injury is the latest setback in what's been a rough start to Gabbert's career. The 20-year-old has hit on just 53.4 percent of his passes with 21 touchdowns and 19 interceptions in 26 games since ex-Jaguars general manager Gene Smith traded up in the 2011 draft to grab him with the 10th overall pick, and Gabbert missed the final six contests of last season after tearing the labrum in his left shoulder. The Jaguars have won only five of the 25 games in which he's started.
Henne took over as the starter following Gabbert's injury and also struggled, recording a 53.9 completion rate with 2,084 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 10 overall games during the 2012 campaign.
Jacksonville also incurred two other injuries of note in Sunday's setback. Rookie cornerback Dwayne Gratz, making his first career start, hurt his ankle and will be sidelined at least three weeks. Left guard Will Rackley aggravated a previous knee problem during the game and is still undergoing an evaluation, with the Jaguars stating his status will be updated on Wednesday.