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Genes are the basic building blocks of all living organisms. Contained within chromosomes, genes are the 'data storage' devices in cells that store information about the structure and function of cells. A defect in the genes disturbs the proper structure and hence, the function of the cells. These abnormalities are known as genetic disorders or genetic defects.
Chromosomes are microscopic, rod-shaped, structures that are found in the cells of living organisms. There are 46 individual chromosomes in each cell that are further grouped into 23 pairs.
Genetic defects in which there is a single identifiable defective gene are called single gene disorders. Fragile X syndrome and Huntington's disease are some examples of single gene disorders.
During the process of IVF, there is a chance for abnormalities to arise in the number of genes in the embryo. Such embryos rarely implant successfully. If they do get implanted, it almost always leads to a miscarriage. However, despite the defects, some do implant successfully and the pregnancy is carried forward. Babies born of such a pregnancy have certain anomalies detected at birth.
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis
Developed in the late 1980s, preimplantation genetic diagnosis or PGD IVF tests fertilized embryos for single gene disorders. This is performed in order to prevent the implantation of genetically defective embryos during IVF. However, PGD IVF is limited in sensitivity as it can detect only 2% of the known genetic disorders.
What is Karyomapping?
A newer technique, Karyomapping is a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) test which examines the DNA of the parents and other close family members to identify a DNA fingerprint unique to the part of the chromosome that carries the mutated gene and which codes for the specific disease. This is then tested against the cells from the embryo to confirm that the gene mutation is not present. Karyomapping has the ability to identify all genetic defects.
How is Karyomapping different from other preimplantation genetic diagnosis tests?
PGD IVF tests, until the introduction of Karyomapping, had to be tailor-made for each couple. This required months of work and the wait was long and tedious. Conversely, Karyomapping is a universal test for all genetic disorders which reduces the waiting time to just a few weeks.
The Karyomapping procedure
An initial assessment is performed to identify whether you are a suitable candidate for Karyomapping. This assessment includes a detailed medical interview where your family history is examined closely for genetic defects.
DNA samples are collected either through saliva or blood. Samples from both partners and selected family members who carry the familial disorder are obtained in order to get a broader perspective of the situation.
The test examines the chromosomes of the parents, looking for the unique features of the defective gene. It is then possible to test embryos produced using IVF for the presence of this fingerprint.
Testing usually takes about 2 to 4 weeks depending on the information provided and to be gathered.
If the fingerprint characteristic of the chromosome carrying the defective gene is not detected, it can be inferred that the embryo has inherited normal copies of the gene and is therefore likely to be free of the disorder.
While these tests are being performed, the embryos are frozen and kept in stasis. Once it is established that the embryo does not have any genetic defects, it can be introduced into the mother's uterus for implantation.
Does Karyomapping detect all chromosomal abnormalities?
Karyomapping uses the genetic make-up of the parents and affected relatives to identify any specific genetic mutations in the embryo with 95% accuracy. This process, however, cannot rule out genetic defects 100%. New mutations which might be absent in the parents but occur in the developing embryo cannot be detected through Karyomapping. It is recommended that couples undergo chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis in order to detect any genetic defects that might have occurred after the pregnancy was established.


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Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année 2008 (97+ WA) (97+)
"Bollinger's 2008 La Grande Année is superb, wafting from the glass with aromas of crisp orchard fruit, ripe lemons, honeycomb, warm biscuits, dried white flowers and a delicate top note of walnuts and fino sherry. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, broad and vinous, with a beautifully refined mousse, superb concentration at the tightly wound core, incisive acids and a supremely elegant intermingling of Bollinger's oxidative stylistic signatures with fresh, vibrant fruit. The finish is long, precise and chalky. This is a Grande Année built for the cellar—the real excitement will come with a bit more bottle age—but this is already a thrilling Champagne in the making. Finished with eight grams per liter dosage, it was disgorged by hand in July 2018. This is also the first vintage of Grande Année to be bottled in Bollinger's new narrower-necked 1846 bottle, which should make for a slower evolving wine."
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La Grande Année: The Great Year. This Champagne is the embodiment of everything that makes Bollinger the producer that stands apart in Champagne. La Grande Année, or LGA, preserves the traditions of the past and symbolizes the word "hand-crafted" so strongly that an overused word suddenly becomes the only appropriate definition.
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Bollinger is one of the rare Grande Marques that's still family owned. Known for its rich, elegant and polished style of Champagne, their outstanding wines are the result of rigorous attention to detail and incredibly labor-intensive practices that few houses are willing to undertake. Underscoring its excellence, Bollinger has remained British secret agent James Bond's Champagne of choice since 1973.

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Philips MultiLife Universal charger SCB2100NB Charges AAA, AA, 9V, C and D size batteries Charge your AA, AAA, 9V and C- and D-sized batteries with just one Universal Charger. The built-in timer stops the charging process after fifteen to eighteen hours, so you avoid damage from overcharging. Top Performance • Built-in timer to protect the batteries from overcharging Ease of Use • Charge AA, AAA, 9V, C and D batteries in one charger • Charges two or four batteries at the same time • Ensures correct battery installation in the charger • Keep your batteries always ready for use SCB2100NB/12 Universal charger Specifications Product highlights Power • Power supply: 220-240V Technical specifications • Housing material: ABS Green Specifications • Heavy metals: Cd free, Hg free, Pb free • Packaging material: PET • Packaging type: Gift box Dimensions • Blister dimensions (WxDxH): 11 x 26 x 6 cm • Inner carton dimensions WxDxH: 22.5 x 26 x 14 cm • Master carton quantity: 4 • Product dimensions (WxDxH): 21.45 x 10.5 x 6 cm • Product weight: 0.067 kg • Charge AA, AAA, 9V, C and D The charger is designed to charge AA, AAA, 9V, C and D batteries. Charge in pairs The charger is designed to charge two or four batteries at the same time. Reversed polarity protection It allows you to make safe and easy use of your charger because the charger is designed to prevent batteries from being charged and damaged when inserted the wrong way. Timer controlled The built-in safety timer stops the charger when the batteries are full. This prolongs the life of your batteries by preventing the damage caused by overcharging. Trickle charge Rechargeable batteries all suffer from self-discharge over time. The automatically-started trickle charge keeps your batteries full and ready for use when they are kept inside the charger and in the power outlet. Date of issue 2007-06-02 © 2007 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All Rights reserved. Version: 3.0 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners. 12 NC: 9082 100 07935 EAN: 87 10895 95920 9 www.philips.com
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It's hard to believe that it's been nearly six years since I started my career in the ever changing, wonderful world of Talent Acquisition in the greater Seattle area! Like many recruiters who start off in the industry, earlier on in my career I spent some time on the Agency side. Among many of the great best practices I learned during this time, attending networking events was one of them. While networking is a huge value add when done correctly (especially if you are in the market for new clients), they can still be hit or miss. If you have been in the industry for a while, it is common knowledge that there is a hugedifference between a professional association and a networking event (this is almost a whole separate post).
When I was introduced to Northwest Recruiters Association (NWRA), I felt like I had found my networking "home." NWRA was much more than a "networking group." They were (and still are to this day!) an association committed to helping Recruiting professionals find work if they were out of work, improving their skills once they are in a job they loved, and give them the skills needed to continue to grow in their profession and lead others. Coincidentally, these are ultimately the very values that LinkedIn has for its members in connecting the world's professionals. After spending a few years in the Seattle staffing market, I decided to take an adventure and relocate to the Bay Area to explore what Silicon Valley had to offer.
As I began to get settled in the Bay Area, I started to notice a trend. While there definitely was no shortage of career opportunities (I was being In-mailed on a weekly basis by tech giants and many awesome start-ups I'd never heard of before), there was no real sense of community for recruiters, at all. As a recent transplant coming from another very Technology focused market, I was shocked to find nothing like this in the heart of Silicon Valley, the worlds biggest technology hub! When discussing the dilemma with others in the industry, they would often mention that they know someone who has a similar networking group to what I would describe. The problem with this is that if the group or association is not branded as a "go-to" niche group in the area and membership is not open to the public, it is not going to attain a following and add any value to its members. I am not sure if the reason for the lack of community is because everyone is too busy, afraid to share their "secret sauce" to competitors, or simply due to the abundance of available career opportunity to make your next move. Finally, instead of sitting around and complaining about it, I decided to take matters into my own hands.
On that note, I am thrilled to introduce Silicon Valley Recruiters Association (SVRA). The objective of the group is simple: to connect the area's Recruiting Professionals (both Corporate and Agency Recruiters) for networking and educational purposes. There will be quarterly events (a mixture of networking mixers and key note speakers to discuss industry trends in an educational setting) to provide a balance of community and professional development to our members. We are still in our very early phases, but it is my hope that SVRA will make a lasting impact on how Staffing professionals interact within the Bay Area. Our first event will be happening will be taking place in the next few months (stay tuned for location and details). If you are interested in learning more about SVRA (Board and sponsorship opportunities are available!), please visit our website and like our social pages for more information!
A HUGE shout out to my very good friend, fellow recruiting geek, and co-founder, Alison Mackay. I couldn't have tackled this endeavor alone and am so excited to have you by my side during our journey with SVRA!


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Business owners are brave. They've created a product or service they believe meets a need or solves a problem and then pour their heart and soul into turning that into a successful business.Continue reading
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Let's talk about cash, baby! 28 ways to manage your everyday money
A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of presenting another workshop at The Lounge presented by Modewest Magazine. And this time we talked about – you name it – CASH! Well actually we talked about cashflows… and budgets… and how to manage our everyday money as business owners. Another excellent day with great participation and engagement by all, especially given the confronting nature of the topic!Continue reading
6 steps to keep your solo business ticking along while you're sick
This week I was struck down with a flu… my first since going freelance last year. When I was an employee and got sick, it was relatively easy to take a few days, even a week, off. There was always someone to handle my client deadlines for me or at least manage expectations until I got back. And the financial impact was minimal.Continue reading
The "Catch-22s" of starting and running a business
In my consulting practice, I come across business owners at all stages of their business' life. This week, I realised that starting and running a business is full of Catch-22 scenarios. For those not familiar with the term, a Catch-22 is a requirement that cannot be met until a prerequisite requirement is met, however, the prerequisite cannot be met until the original requirement is met.Continue reading
Infographic: NSW Small Business Success and Failure
All small business owners know that it can be a hard road in the beginning. This week, I thought I would research just how hard it is for small businesses in NSW, statistically speaking. I found some interesting things so I thought it was time to ride the Infographic train and put it in pictures! Continue reading


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WORTHINGTON - Seventh Avenue, a mixed vocal quartet, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Center.
Brought together by Home Free founder Chris Rupp, Seventh Avenue combines elements of pop, swing, rockabilly, country and more to create innovative arrangements and exciting performances. Rupp has collaborated with such artists as Kenny Rogers, the Oak Ridge Boys and others.
Admission to the concert is by Worthington Concert Association membership. However, anyone wishing to attend the concert can do so with a purchase of a membership for next year's performances. Members who renew their membership for the 2019-2020 season at the concert will be eligible for a drawing of two CDs and two adult memberships.


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Home > Mac, Tech Tips, Technology > Aperture 1.5.4 on PPC Mac Mini G4
Aperture 1.5.4 on PPC Mac Mini G4
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I have Aperture 1.5 running nicely on a Macbook but wanted to get it working on my Mini for times when the laptop is being used. I had it working before, but recently updated to 1.5.4 which broke it. After fishing around and with a bit of trial and error I found out how to get Aperture 1.5.4 working on a Mac Mini G4 with 64MB Radeon 9200 graphics and 1Gb of RAM.
- Install Aperture and Upgrade/Update to 1.5.4.
- Download 0xED HEX Editor from Apple (0xED page) and install
- Run 0xED and use File | Open menu to Navigate to /Applications/Aperture/Contents/MacOS andd open Aperture
- Make sure 0xED is in Overwrite mode by pressing Shift+Command+O
- Use the "Go to Offset" field to jump to BFC8
- Change the next four bytes from 40 9E 00 88 -> 48 00 00 80
- Do the same for C064 and you're done
This works for my setup. If you are using an older machine or one with less RAM, you may want to edit the Info.plist from /Applications/Aperture/Contents to change AELMinimumRAMSize, RKG4LaptopMinimumCPUSpeedMHz or RKG5DesktopMinimumCPUSpeedMHz parameters.
Thanks tothe minimum.cx site for setting me off in the right direction!


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Green Hills has received a 5-star rating for it's quality of care!
We are currently seeking either an RN (Registered Nurse) or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) for a part-time or full-time Charge Nurse position on day shift. This position is responsible for the provision and supervision of direct resident care. Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Green Hills offers a $3 shift differential and financial assistance to help you maintain your license and further your education with Scholarships, Tuition Assistance and a Loan Repayment Program for nurses! For more information about all benefits offered, click here
Required Qualifications:
• Must be currently licensed RN (Registered Nurse) or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) with the State Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Able to follow instructions in English and demonstrate an understanding of the English language.
• Able to use a computer and related applications; Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Negative pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Candidates must be able to work independently and make appropriate decisions consistent with established policies.
• Ability to supervise staff and maintain good working relationships.
• Must be able to demonstrate understanding, patience, tact, and courtesy in dealing with employees, residents, family and visitors.
• Ability to coordinate efforts toward maximum resident care.
This position operates under administrative authority and the Nurse Practice Act.
Previous supervisory experience in health care and geriatric care strongly desired.
While resumes are appreciated, in order to be considered for current open positions, you must complete an application.
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From The Jewish Chronicle - http://thejc.com/node/6299
Rabbi Jeremy Gordon
September 25, 2008
A religious spirit fills the paintings of the abstract-expressionist master.
Mark Rothko, ne Marcus Rothkowitz, hated being called an abstract expressionist - he even disliked being called a painter. He wanted his work to pour over the viewer, sucking them into his world. He wanted the work to shake its viewers out of an accustomed way of viewing gallery-art; bustling through the halls en route to tea-room and gift-shop. For him, pretty, chocolate-box images on big white gallery walls would not do.
"There is the danger," he wrote, "that the pictures relate themselves as decorative areas to the walls. This would be a distortion."
To break in on his viewers he felt he had to paint vast canvases that dominated the space in which they were hung - "to paint a small picture is to place yourself outside your experience," he wrote. "However, [when] you paint the larger picture, you are in it. It isn't something you command!"
Goodness knows what he would have thought the thousands of posters and prints IKEA, Habitat and the like offer to those who would like a "bit of red" in the corner above the mantelpiece. Rothko wanted the work to dominate. For a 1961 exhibition, the Whitechapel Gallery was instructed to paint the gallery walls "off-white with umber and warmed by a little red". The pictures were to be hung "as close to the floor as possible, ideally no more than six inches above it". He even went as far as to mandate that viewers stand precisely 46 centimetres from the canvas - there was to be no escape.
Rothko's earlier work was figurative. He was fascinated by great myths - powerhouse tales that touch upon the great issues of life and meaning, and he often painted images from Greek mythology. He even took on a commission to illustrate a Hebrew Bible, eventually published by Macmillan.
By the early 1940s, Rothko was still painting recognisable objects from recognisable narratives, but the objects and narratives were becoming less and less central. "The theme," he wrote of his work The Omen of the Eagle, "is derived from Aechylus. The picture [however] deals not with the particular anecdote, but rather with the Spirit of Myth which is generic to all myths, of all times. It involves a pantheism in which man, bird, beast and tree - the known as well as the knowable - merge into a single tragic idea."
Soon afterward he escaped narrative entirely and entered into his most recognisable phase. For seven years following the death of his mother in 1948, Rothko painted only "multiforms", the vast swathes of colour that have made him famous. These works were, for Rothko, religious.
"The people who weep before my pictures," he wrote, "are having the same religious experience I had when I painted them. And if you, as you say, are moved only by their colour relationship, then you miss the point."
Rothko's religious message was the message of a lifelong provocateur, an iconoclast and an outsider. He never had a dealer, representing himself, standing outside the norms and fashions of the 20th-century contemporary art world. But more than that, the work itself is best understood as a sustained attempt to stand outside the expectations and conventions of his time.
Writing in the 1920s, Rothko stated his aim as presenting "objects and events as though for the first time, free from the accretions of habit and divorced from the conventions of 1,000 years of painting". By the 1950s he was at his most iconoclastic. He accepted a commission to paint a series of murals for the Four Seasons restaurant in the Seagram building in
With this new exhibition, a number of these murals, never before seen in
Rothko is determined to press our nose up against the reality of our existence - the fragility of human life, the capacity for cruelty, the intensity of pain. He paints like a Hebrew prophet, stripping away hiding places of civility, hypocrisy and fashion, challenging us to dig deeper, challenging us to face the reality of the human condition, 46 centimetres from our nose.
There is something serendipitous in the choice of an opening date for the exhibition of works by Rothko - just on the eve of the High Holy Days.
Indeed, as a congregational rabbi, I have a great deal of empathy for Rothko. This is the time of year when my colleagues and I try and break in on congregants whose relationship with the startling messages of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is the Jewish equivalent of bustling through an art gallery en-route to tea-room and gift shop. Instead of paint, we have liturgy and some glorious biblical passages.
"Is this the fast I have chosen?" the prophet Isaiah demands, railing against the meaningless conventions of the Four Seasons' diners of his day. Rothko, admittedly not much of a shul-goer, would surely have liked that.
Rothko is at Tate Modern,
Born: Marcus Rothkowitz in 1903, in what is now
His work: Started as a figurative artist, but is best known for his post-war "multiform" paintings featuring his signature blurred blocks of colours
His death: Rothko committed suicide in 1970, a few weeks after splitting from his wife Mell. He left two children. The settlement of his estate became the subject of a famous long-running legal wrangle


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and that's about it.
I have ran out of stuff to say hence the silence. My blog muse departed so in the meantime I have been reading old blogs and discovering some new ones
Other than that, I am fine fine fine. Little Nikh has been sick for a long time, thankfully he now seems to be on his way to good health. We celebrated his ONE YEAR birthday some time back (hooray!!). My poor baby was sick during that time. He has grown so much and is stubborn like his mother and father and certainly has his father's temper; short and quick… but boy is he stubborn. Nope we are not yet sleeping through the night (a post of it's own). All in all on Nikh's front things are good.
On the couple side of things; excellence abounds……if I may say so myself 🙂
Been reading lots of books. Lots of romance. Discovered a new genre…Fantasy Romance … eh??? I see you saying. Think Vampires, the undead with a dash of romance etc etc.
Currently reading: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and Raising the Strong Willed Child by Dr. James Dobson. You'd think that I would be reading stuff about sleeping….. what can I say!
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On March 13, 2016, three gunmen opened fire at a beach resort in Grand-Bassam, a coastal town 25 miles east of Côte d'Ivoire's economic capital, Abidjan. The attack—the first al-Qaeda attack on Ivorian soil—left 19 people dead, including 16 civilians and three Ivorian soldiers. (Sources: Wall Street Journal, Abidjan.net, Reuters)
Al-Qaeda's North African branch, al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) is now believed to pose the leading terrorism threat in Côte d'Ivoire, a country that has experienced two civil wars since 2000 but has historically been free from the threat of Islamic extremism. In recent years, Côte d'Ivoire has bolstered its counterterrorism apparatus in response to the growing threat posed by Islamist militants from neighboring Mali. (Sources: Mail & Guardian Africa, RFI Africa)


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We are thrilled to announce we are a part of Sauk Rapids Ladies Night Out events as one of the participating businesses! These events are held every third Thursday of June, July, August, and September.
These events give us an opportunity to stay involved in the community and have some fun! Giveaways, drinks and snacks are just some of what you can expect at these fun- filled events.
We had a blast participating in the first Ladies Night Out event. We gave away a stylish STORM sports shirt. 2 coach purses were also given away as part of the big outing. We gave away free retina exams to those that came into Infinite Eye Care. Shear Dynamics also came in to talk about face makeovers and hairstyles.
The second Ladies Night Out was Hawaiian themed and was on the 17th of July. Guests had the chance to win an Infinite Eye Care cooler! The lucky winner of this prize was very ecstatic!
You can look forward to the next Ladies Night Out event on Thursday August 14th. For more information on the Ladies Night Out events visit: http://on.fb.me/1lLbUcv.


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The Vikings lapped the Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday by adhering to a formula from which, in all likelihood, they'd prefer not to deviate.
They ran for 211 yards against a hapless Oakland defense, cruising to a three-touchdown lead for the second straight home game and again effectively relegating Kirk Cousins to a supporting role after his disastrous day at Lambeau Field in Week 2.
But a Week 3 victory at home, 52 weeks after 2018's out-of-body experience against Buffalo, didn't need to come with many qualifiers.
"[It] feels a lot like Week 1: we got out ahead early and the defense played so well early — kept getting us the ball back," Cousins said. "The way we ran the ball made a big difference and really told the story of the game."
In the Vikings' 34-14 win, Dalvin Cook became the first player in Vikings history to run for 100 yards in each of his first three games, dazzling with his nimble feet on a 16-carry, 110-yard day. Alexander Mattison feasted on a big hole in the Raiders' defense for a 10-yard score, cutting back to his left and hurdling into the end zone from the four for his first career touchdown.
Even third-stringer Mike Boone burst through for a 24-yard run in the fourth quarter, by a point in the game where Cook's job was to smile on the sidelines as the U.S. Bank Stadium video boards detailed his statistical accomplishments.
It allowed the Vikings to follow much of the same formula against the Raiders as they used against the Falcons in Week 1. On Sunday, Cousins threw just 21 passes, completing 15 of them for 174 yards — including a 35-yard score to Adam Thielen he let fly from a clean pocket. His first fourth-quarter pass at U.S. Bank Stadium won't come until at least Oct. 13; Cousins didn't throw one in the Falcons game, and he didn't throw one again on Sunday.
"Small sample size still a little bit — only three games," Cousins said. "I think that will probably even itself out as the year goes on. But if it doesn't, I would shrug my shoulders and say, 'Who cares? We don't need to. Let's just win, however we have to do that.'"
The Vikings have been able to run the ball at home while up by three touchdowns; they were also able to do so last week in Green Bay when they were climbing out of a 21-point hole. But at home, with the U.S. Bank Stadium crowd at its vociferous best, the Vikings' defense could reap the benefits of home-field advantage against a Raiders defense missing two starting offensive linemen.
They kept safety Harrison Smith in deep coverage more often on Sunday, forcing Derek Carr to make underneath throws and attempt to sustain drives against their defense. According to NFL Next Gen Stats, just eight of Carr's 34 pass attempts traveled 10 or more yards down the field. His first touchdown — on a flea-flicker from the Vikings' 29 — came on a downfield throw, but so did the interception he threw to Smith, who was waiting over the top of the Vikings' defense after making a pre-snap adjustment to a two-deep safety look.
With tackles Linval Joseph and Shamar Stephen controlling the line of scrimmage, linebacker Eric Kendricks had room to run, on a day where his seven tackles included a number of run stops near the line of scrimmage. And even though Raiders tight end Darren Waller (who had 134 yards on 13 catches) became the first opposing receiver to surpass 100 yards at U.S. Bank Stadium, he did so largely on quick throws from Carr after the game was out of reach. When things were still close, the Raiders quarterback had few options downfield.
"We see maximum protection all the time," Zimmer said. "People do not want us to blitz them; so be it. We just get a chance to rush on tight ends, we get a chance to cover, we get a chance to do some other things."
The Vikings' defensive eclecticism under Zimmer is well-established by now; the 2019 version of their offense is still looking to show it can consistently do more than run the ball. It could be forced to do so next Sunday in Chicago, against a Bears defense that was the NFL's toughest to run against last year.
Unless they're forced to abandon the formula, though, there's no reason to do so at this point. Not when it's worked as well as it has in two home games.
"They won't all be like [Sunday]," Zimmer said. "Chicago will be very difficult to run the football on, I'm sure. But we're going to go in there and give it a shot."


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Five WNCG Alums Accept Faculty Positions
This year, five WNCG alumni and postdoctoral fellows accepted faculty positions throughout the country. Their acceptance continues the recent wave over the last few years of WNCG students and postdoctoral fellows finding permanent homes at some of the world's leading institutions.
Here's a quick look at where a few of these alumni are headed, what they look forward to most about being a faculty member and how WNCG helped prepare them for their new ventures.
Joe Neeman
WNCG Advisor: Sujay Sanghavi
Prof. Neeman will join the math department at the University of Texas at Austin, where his research will focus on probability.
"Austin is great and I look forward to coming back," Neeman states. "I've already had the opportunity to work with students in WNCG and the math department at UT and I look forward to longer-term interactions with them. At WNCG, my advisor prepared me for a research role by introducing me to new problems, new areas and enthusiastic, well-prepared students."
Pedro Santacruz
WNCG Advisor: Sriram Vishwanath
Prof. Santacruz will join San Jose State University's electrical engineering department in fall 2015, where his research will focus on wireless and mobile networking.
"Since I started working on my PhD, an academic position has always been my ultimate goal. I have a particular affinity for teaching and, combined with the possibilities for research, an academic position is a perfect fit for me. My time at WNCG was a great experience where I learned a new set of skills and interacted with faculty and students doing outstanding research. In particular, being part of Prof. Vishwanath's group provided a great balance between exposure to theoretical research and real-world applications."
Sanmi Koyejo
WNCG Advisor: Joydeep Ghosh
Prof. Koyejo will join the computer science department at the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign in fall 2016, where his research will focus on machine learning.
"I look forward to the opportunity to mentor students and pioneer impactful interdisciplinary research. WNCG created a collegial environment of intelligent and motivated students and faculty and provided opportunities for academic discussions, world-class invited talks, classes and collaborations, which have been important to my development as an academic. I'm especially grateful for Prof. Ghosh's patient advice through the years. I learned much of what I know about research and mentorship from him."
Siddhartha Banerjee
WNCG Advisors: Sanjay Shakkottai and Sujay Sanghavi
Prof. Banerjee will join the School of Operations Research and Information Engineering at Cornell University, where his research will focus on stochastic modeling and the design of algorithms and incentives for large-scale systems.
Yudong Chen
WNCG Advisor: Constantine Caramanis
Prof. Chen will join the School of Operations Research and Information Engineering at Cornell University, where his research will focus on machine learning, high-dimensional and robust statistics and convex optimization.


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On the easternmost tip of Yucatán, reflections of a turquoise sea merge with echoes of a Mayan past. The sea's treasures, the land's delights… The largest hotel boom in recent years, linked to the charm of the Caribbean. Cancún: Mexico's exotic Eden.Read More
A Guide to St. John's
Ambling along the contours of coastal cliffs, a troupe of cheerfully painted houses in Newfoundland's capital peer into the harbour below. Interspersed in between are enduring icons of heritage, such as Signal Hill, and quaint fishing pockets of idyll like Quidi Vidi, that sit nestled amid jagged bluffs. From historic lighthouses that safeguard the continent's…Read More
A Guide to Quebec City
A city of superlatives: one of Canada's most historic and picturesque; site of its most famous battle; on the banks of its mightiest river. Add excellent dining, shopping and entertainment, throw in surrounding mountains and forests, and you have Quebec City.Read More


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McCann School of Business & Technology Hosting Free Computer Workshop in Pottsville
Pottsville, Pa. (July 1, 2016) – McCann School of Business & Technology is hosting a free introduction to computer workshop at CareerLink, 203 East Arch St. in Pottsville, on Tuesday, July 12, August 9 and September 13 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
"This workshop will give people the basic computer skills necessary to land a job or move forward in a career," said Karen Damiter, Information Technology Program Director at McCann School of Business & Technology. "As a local school, we like to offer Schuylkill County residents as many resources as we can."
Damiter will run the free workshop and discuss how to turn on a computer, use a mouse and keyboard, open documents, set-up an email account, Internet access, go to different web addresses and use different search engines.
The workshop is free and open to the public. Due to limited seating, please call (570) 622-5253 to register for this workshop.
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McCann School of Business & Technology provides career training in fields such as Healthcare, Business, Beauty & Wellness, Technology, Skilled Trades and Legal & Protective Services. The mission of McCann is to prepare students for career-focused employment by delivering relevant career training. Please visit us online at www.mccann.edu for more information. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the programs, and other important information, please visit our website at: disclosure.mccann.edu.


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Wearing High Heels May Lead to Cancer
Scientists from the University of Southern California found a link between fashion shoes with high heels and cancer.
Researchers have proven that regular wearing such shoes is fraught with the development of cancers.
Over the decades, women were warned about the dangers to health that entails wearing shoes with high heels. True, all these years, it was only a threat to the feet and joints. But apparently, there are little more reasons for rejecting the fashionable shoes.
Drinking Alcohol May Lead to 7 Types of Cancer
Although wearing shoes with heels may initially strengthen the muscles of ankles, with long-term use of these shoes, the same muscles become weaken, as reported by physiologists from University of North Carolina in the United States last year. Previous studies have suggested that high-heel shoes leads to all sorts of problems, including deformation of the toes, muscle fatigue and osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis: How Weight Loss Can Help?
Prolonged wearing of uncomfortable for body shoes is the cause of completely unnecessary pain, which actively contributes to inflammation throughout the body. Inflammation is a natural part of the healing process of body. However, long-term low-level inflammation makes this process extremely destructive.
Scientists point out that certain kinds of inflammation associated with the most severe degenerative diseases, including heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, autoimmune diseases and even cancer.
Although malignant tumors can be caused by damage to the mutated genes in our DNA, everything that damages DNA and prevents the natural recovery processes, increases the risk of cancer. In other words, chronic inflammation can mute the natural process of DNA repair that is needed to combat this inflammation. And it will make us vulnerable to cancer and other diseases.


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To know what you know in a new way, to have an understanding about something you thought you understood, but now understand in a new way. That happened to me recently as I watch Evil Genius and realized that some people lack certain things, like empathy. And in lacking, it can be an accet, if they can just manage in the "real" world.
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Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship Tournament 2004 Opponents
This is a listing of opponents in Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship Tournament 2004, including how to unlock them, an overview of their Deck and strategies.
Level 1 opponents[edit]
All Level 1 opponents are available at the start of the game.
|Level 1
Tea Gardner
|Theme: "Maintain LP".
Tea can bring her Life Points up with her Traps and Effect Monsters, but she has no means of removing her foe's cards. Although most of her monsters are weak and effect-less (max. 500 ATK/1400 DEF), she can Fusion Summon the powerful (2800 ATK) "St. Joan", and her component monsters: the 2000 DEF "The Forgiving Maiden" and 1700 ATK "Marie the Fallen One". Other than that, "Nimble Momonga" can provide Tea with a defensive wall, extra Life Points, and potential Tribute fodder, while "Fire Princess" can burn off a massive amount of your Life Points if not disposed of quickly.
Tristan Taylor
|Theme: "High ATK".
Tristan's monsters are extremely weak (max. 600 ATK). The only real threat in his deck is "Goblin Attack Force", which can be easily disposed of after it attacks. His Spells are limited to Equip Cards that can increase ATK (if he would use them!), and he has no Traps at all.
Most of Tristan's Tribute Summons are less than impressive, especially if you can Summon high-level monsters of your own. He does have a fairly strong monster in the form of "Hyozanryu" (2100 ATK/2800 DEF), but it requires two Tributes to summon. If you keep destroying his monsters as fast as he can Set them, Tristan is all but helpless.
Ryou Bakura (World Championship)
|Theme: "Basic".
His Deck is a slightly stronger version of Tristan's Deck with only monsters and equip Spells. The only dangerous non-Tribute monsters in this Deck are the three "Maha Vailos" with the rarely-used Equip Cards and his one copy of "Slate Warrior", who you'll be seeing a lot more of later on. The other monsters have max. 600 ATK. However, Bakura does have a few monsters with 2000 DEF, so you might want to Tribute Summon stronger monsters before attacking his Set monsters.
He often places a "Black Pendant" facedown in the hopes of faking a Trap Card and dealing you 500 points of damage. Unfortunately, he lacks any actual Traps, so Spell/Trap removal is largely unnecessary as long as you can destroy his monsters before Bakura can power them up with his many Equip Cards.
|Theme: "Exodia".
One of the first truly challenging opponents in the game. He uses "Pot of Greed", "Jar of Greed", "Upstart Goblin", and "Graceful Charity" to increase his chances of drawing the pieces of the Forbidden One, "Witch of the Black Forest" and "Sangan" to bring the parts to his hand, and "Backup Soldier" to retrieve pieces from his Graveyard. However, the latter option is useless if he drops the head into the Graveyard, ruining his chances of winning with Exodia if it is discarded.
To protect his Life Points while assembling Exodia, Trusdale has powerful Spells and Traps mainly focused on destroying his opponent's monsters, including "Mirror Force", "Torrential Tribute", and "Dark Hole". Most of his monsters are fairly weak (max. 600 ATK), but his array of Spells and Traps often allows them to attack directly, and their hits add up. To top it off, Trusdale possesses a "Blue-Eyes White Dragon", which he can and will summon at any opportunity-if it hits the field, he might not even need Exodia to score a victory.
Yugi Muto
|Theme: "Basic".
Yugi's deck is full of weak monsters (with 700 ATK), but he has a few strong ones-such as "Gemini Elf", and "Summoned Skull" - that will be troublesome to defeat in direct battle. He also has a broad selection of Spells and Traps which he uses to protect his monsters, clear a path for an attack, or provide an opening for him to Summon something more powerful.
Level 2 opponents[edit]
Before Level 2 opponents can be unlocked, all Level 1 opponents must be defeated at least 3 times each. After that, you must have a certain amount of cards from each starting Booster Pack. Since you have a random set of cards (120) in your trunk at the beginning of the game, you might already have some of the cards that can be found in one of the Booster Packs. After acquiring the amount from a particular booster pack, the corresponding opponent is unlocked.
|Level 2
Rex Raptor
|Theme: "High DEF".
To unlock Rex, you need 30 different cards from the Blue-Eyes White Dragon Booster Pack.
Rex plays a Dinosaur Deck. His strongest low Level monsters are his three copies of "Crawling Dragon #2" and "Two-Headed King Rex", both with 1600 Attack Points. If he gets a "Polymerization" in his hand, he can also fuse one of each into the 2200 ATK "Bracchio-raidus". Additionally, his "Mad Sword Beast" can pierce through the DEF of enemy monsters to hit your Life Points, but with 1400 ATK, it's fairly easy to beat.
Getting past him is a bit tougher than previous opponents, but with no Traps and little card destruction beyond direct battle, Rex is still a fairly simple foe. Most of his monsters don't surpass 800 ATK / 1400 DEF.
Espa Roba
|Theme: "clairvoyance".
To unlock Espa Roba, you need 30 of the cards from the Red-Eyes B. Dragon Booster Pack.
Espa's Deck is pretty weak (most monsters with max. 800 ATK), but it can be problematic, especially against Decks heavily reliant on Flip Effects. He mainly uses "Witch of the Black Forest" to grab "Jinzo", using its high ATK and ability to deal with his foes. He likes to play "Light of Intervention", which backfires if your monsters are strong, and "Shadow of Eyes", which only poses problems for monsters with Flip Effects. He also tends to play weak monsters, like "Prevent Rat", in Attack Mode as an opening gamble.
Weevil Underwood
|Theme: "Insects".
To unlock Weevil Underwood, you need 25 different cards from the B. Skull Dragon Booster Pack.
Weevil's Deck is tougher than most Decks so far. He has lots of monster-destroying effects such as "Mirror Force", "Torrential Tribute", "Raigeki" and "Man-Eater Bug". He uses "Sangan" to get "Witch of the Black Forest", which in turn gets "Empress Mantis" or "Jirai Gumo", each of which has 2200 ATK. The latter is also a Level 4 Monster, allowing Weevil to summon it without Tributes, but it has a 50% chance of halving his Life Points with every attack-and Weevil has poor luck with coin flips.
Moreover, Weevil is the first opponent to make heavy use of Flip Effects. Apart from his monster-destroying "Man-Eater Bug", his "4-Starred Ladybug of Doom" can wipe out every Level 4 monster on the field at once, while his "Penguin Soldier" returns two monsters of his choice to their owner's hand. He also uses "Needle Worm" to knock out large chunks of his opponent's Deck-and since he has three copies of it, prolonged Duels are very risky. His remaining normal monsters have max. 800 ATK.
|Theme: "Traps".
To unlock Bonz, you need 40 of the cards from the Barrel Dragon Booster Pack.
Despite the theme of his Deck being "Traps", Bonz only has a few Trap Cards. He relies heavily on Monster Destruction to keep foes under control long enough for him to get his heavy hitters into play, and his few Traps will ensure that opponents suffer a high cost if they get too aggressive. He has some elements of Deck Destruction as well, including "Gravekeeper's Servant" and the effect of "The Bistro Butcher".
He has several powerful Level 4 Monsters at his disposal, including three copies of "La Jinn the Mystical Genie of the Lamp" (with 1800 ATK), two copies of "The Bistro Butcher" (also with 1800 ATK), and a single "Slate Warrior" (1900 ATK). His main power card is the 2500-ATK "Summoned Skull", while his 2600-DEF "Ryu-Ran" is his best option for protecting his Life Points.
His remaining normal monsters have max. 850 ATK.
Mako Tsunami
|Theme: "Big Wave".
To unlock Mako Tsunami, you need 17 of the cards from the Black Luster Soldier Booster Pack.
Mako Tsunami is one of the most aggressive opponents so far. He uses "Umi" and "A Legendary Ocean" to Summon "The Legendary Fisherman" easily and raise the already-impressive ATK of "Amphibian Beast". He also has six Level 4 monsters with 1800 ATK, which often goes even higher thanks to his Field Spells, so you will probably need Spells or Traps of your own to overcome them.
With "Torrential Tribute" and "Raigeki" to destroy your monsters and "Tornado Wall" to negate their damage, Mako's Life Points can be difficult to deplete. However, he tends to destroy his own "Tornado Wall" by changing his Field Spell, or you can get proactive and change the field yourself. Either way, Spell and Trap removal will prove most useful against this foe.
His remaining normal monsters have max. 900 ATK.
Level 3 opponents[edit]
Level 3 opponents can only be unlocked after all Level 2 opponents have been defeated at least 5 times each. In addition, each duelist requires the player to have a certain card (or cards) in their Trunk, but not in their Deck.
|Level 3
Mai Valentine
|Theme: "Harpie".
The player must have "Harpie's Feather Duster" in their Trunk and none in their Deck to unlock Mai. This keycard can be found in the Blue-Eyes White Dragon Booster Pack. Her Deck relies on Harpie Lady and other Wind-Attribute monsters, powered up by her Rising Air Current. In this state, few monsters can match her in battle, and her Harpie's Feather Duster makes setting Traps risky until it is used.
Bandit Keith
|Theme: "Machines".
The player must have "Barrel Dragon" in their Trunk and none in their Deck to unlock Keith. This keycard can be found in the Barrel Dragon Booster Pack. His Level 4 Machine monsters are fairly tough, but it's high-level cards like "Cyber-Tech Alligator" and "Barrel Dragon" that make him a serious threat. On the other hand, he lacks Traps to protect him from attacks (although his "Trap Hole" cards will make summoning riskier), and his "Gamble" often backfires on himself, causing him to lose turns. He senselessly uses Limiter Removal on his own defense position monsters.
Joey Wheeler
|Theme: "High ATK".
The player must have "Jinzo" in their Trunk and none in their Deck to unlock Joey. This keycard can be found in the Jinzo Booster Pack which is unlocked after 10 wins against Weevil Underwood. Unlike Tristan, most of his monsters actually are quite strong, and his "Time Wizard" can clear the field to let them hit his enemies directly. If he manages to pull off a Tribute Summon, expect even bigger problems from "Jinzo", "Summoned Skull", and "Red-Eyes B. Dragon", and his "Polymerization" can bring forth one of three deadly Fusion Monsters; one with potential for Direct Attacks, and another with 3200 ATK!
Maximillion Pegasus
|Theme: "Toonized".
The player must have "Toon World", "Blue-Eyes Toon Dragon" and "Toon Summoned Skull" in their Trunk and none in their Deck to unlock Pegasus. This keycards can be found in the Toon Summoned Skull Booster Pack.
Pegasus plays a Toon Deck. He pays a lot of Life Points for cards like his Toon Monsters and "Mirror Wall", but uses "Nimble Momonga" and several Trap Cards to gain more. If his Toons fail him, expect to see a "Relinquished" equipping his foe's strongest monster and using its power against its original owner. (Strangely, however, despite also using the 0 ATK/DEF "Thousand-Eyes Idol", he never seems to summon "Thousand-Eyes Restrict". This is because Pegasus' deck has no Polymerization in it.)
Level 4 opponents[edit]
After all Level 3 opponents have been defeated at least 7 times each, the player can then select random Ghouls as opponents. When all five Ghouls have been defeated in a row, Marik Ishtar will be unlocked. After Marik is defeated, the random Ghoul opponent is replaced by the individual Ghouls.
The Ghouls are also the first opponents with illegal Decks, using multiple copies of powerful Limited cards such as "Raigeki" or "Pot of Greed".
|Level 4
|Theme: "Tributes".
Arkana's Deck is focused on Tributing, mainly for Cannon Soldier's effect and high-Level Monsters. A Mask of Restrict could be recommended to combat this. He also has several revival cards to bring back his sacrificed creatures. His normal monsters that he can bring out without tributing all have an ATK of 1100.
Smartness of AI: He never seem to use Snatch Steal although he has 3 copies of it in his deck.
Rare Hunter
|Theme: "Exodia II".
Rare Hunter uses an illegal "Exodia" Deck, including multiple copies of many Limited cards, such as "Graceful Charity", "Pot of Greed" and the "Exodia" pieces, but only one copy of Exodia the Forbidden One. Unlike Trusdale, he relies solely on drawing Exodia for victory, thus all of his cards are for either getting the pieces of Exodia into his hand or preventing his opponent from attacking (usually through monster destruction). His strongest monster is the 1400 ATK Mystic Tomato. Try to drop Exodia the Forbidden One in the Graveyard and he is almost out of options to win.
Smartness of AI: he never Summons or Sets an Exodia part from his hand.
Umbra and Lumis
|Theme: "Masquerade".
Umbra and Lumis use a Beatdown Deck, themed around various masked cards. They are reliant on Tributes to get their stronger monsters in play, but also make use of Mask of Brutality and Mask of Weakness to give their cards the edge in battle.
|Theme: "High DEF".
Strings' Deck is nothing out of the ordinary-just standard Monster-based Beatdown with associated Spells and Traps. The only problem comes from his multiple copies of powerful Limited cards like Raigeki and Premature Burial. He does have several Level 4 Monsters with 1900 ATK, all others don't exceed 1200 ATK.
|Theme: "Trap Wave".
True to his anime portrayal, Odion's Deck is brimming with Trap Cards-including specialized counters to several popular Spells. His Monster and Spell cards are relatively sparse, but designed to punish those who think they can out-stall him, and his arsenal of Traps makes taking the direct route difficult. Bringing a Jinzo or a Royal Decree to this Duel may not be a bad idea...
Level 5 opponents[edit]
With the exception of Marik Ishtar, all Level 5 opponents are only available if all Level 4 duelists have been defeated at least 10 times.
|Level 5
Ishizu Ishtar
|Theme: "Lightning".
The player must have only monsters in their Deck to unlock Ishizu. Her Deck is designed to raise her Life Points as both a defense against damage and as a way to activate the effects of Dark Elf and Fire Princess. Offensively, she prefers powering up her Dunames Dark Witch, but will attack whenever she has an opening. Although she has cards in her fusion deck zone she has no possibility of fusion summoning.
Marik Ishtar
|Theme: "Darkness".
Marik Ishtar is unlocked by defeating 5 Rare Hunters in a row. His Deck focuses on forcing the opponent to discard, activating the damaging effect of Magical Thorn. He prefers Flip effect monsters and Beatsticks.
Seto Kaiba
|Theme: "blue eyes' evolution".
Seto Kaiba is unlocked after 10 wins against Bakura, Mai, Joey, Odion, and Ishizu. His Deck's theme is pure power, with strong Monsters and destruction effects. As usual, his Blue-Eyes White Dragon makes an appearance or three, and if given a chance, he will not hesitate to summon their combined form.
|Theme: "balance on the edge".
Shadi is unlocked after 10 wins against Bakura, Mai, Yugi, Joey, Marik, Ishizu, and Kaiba. He uses elements of Burn/Lockdown/Deck Destruction Decks, designed to inflict damage through Chain Energy and Magic Thorn, while limiting his opponent's options. He also uses strong LV 4 monsters as well as 3 weak normal monsters (with 1400 ATK/1200 DEF) which seam to be suited to be destroyed by searchers like Shining Elf.
Since he has no cards against your spells or traps you might set all your cards from your hand onto the field so they are safe and you won't have to pay for Chain Energy later.
Level 6 opponents[edit]
Level 6 opponents are only unlockable when all Level 5 opponents have been defeated at least 15 times each. They are all unlocked by defeating certain opponents three times in a row, and will Duel the player when the opponent is chosen a fourth time. If defeated, they will remain unlocked for the rest of the game.
|Level 6
|Theme: "Exodia III".
Defeating any combination of Tea, Tristan, and Trusdale in a row causes Simon to challenge you when you go for a fourth round against any of them.
His Exodia Deck only uses one copy of the Forbidden One's components. Compared to Trusdale's Exodia deck he prefers monsters with high ATK instead of destruction effects and has multiple copies of cards that can add Exodia parts to his hand.
Yami Bakura
|Theme: "Destiny Board".
Defeat Bakura 3 times in a row to make Yami Bakura replace him for a fourth duel. He has a variety of options for victory, including straight offence (via his strong Level 4 monsters and Equip Spells), Effect Damage (provided by several of his Traps), Deck depletion (the effects of The Bistro Butcher and Gravekeeper's Servant), and his Destiny Board.
Marik Ishtar
|Theme: "Low Level High ATK".
Yami Marik will appear if you defeat Marik three times and challenge him again. His Deck employs a combination of Deck depletion and low-level Monsters, with cards like Fairy Box and Gravity Bind to protect the latter. The theme of his deck probably refers to his Muka Muka that he can use in combination with Infinite Cards. Compared to his previous deck he traded all the high ATK monsters as well as the effect damage elements for more deck depleting elemens.
Duel Computer
|Theme: "Mirrored Deck".
Defeat Seto Kaiba 3 times in a row to force out the Duel Computer when you challenge him again. The KaibaCorp machine uses a similar Deck to Kaiba himself, but even more focused on summoning strong monsters (+2 Slate Warrior, +3 Gemini Elf, + 1 Cyber-Stein, +2 Monster Reborn, +2 Raigeki) and clearing their path for a direct attack. Once again, the appearance of Blue-Eyes White Dragon or Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon is a very real possibility.
Yami Yugi
Yami Yugi will appear if Yugi is challenged after losing three consecutive duels to the player. His Deck focuses on progressively increasing his field presence as the Duel drags on, with defeated Dark Magicians powering up his Dark Magician Girls. If the player is truly unlucky, they may see Yami Yugi unleash all three of his Magician of Black Chaos cards in rapid succession, whose demise will raise Dark Magician Girl's ATK to nigh-unstoppable levels (maxing out at 3800 if all of his Dark Magicians and Magicians of Black Chaos are in the Graveyard, and reaching 5600 if the player has the same in their Graveyard for some reason). As expected for the final opponent of the game, he also uses multiple copies of several Limited Spells, which leave even stalling decks in a less-than-secure position.
After you beat Yami Yugi the game ends and a trailer appears. In the background you will see some of the cards you used in your deck to win this final duel. Then a screen appears showing the percentage of achieved cards so far. If you chose to continue your game in the start screen you can see the "complete percentage" in your main menu now. Additionally now new cards are highlighted by a bulb in front of the cards name when chosing a pack after beating an opponent to help you collect the remaining cards.


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Both New Zealand and Australia are characterized by large proportions of human populations focused into coastal towns and cities, with most industrial and domestic wastewater discharges into the coastal environment. Eutrophication of lakes and reservoirs in both countries has resulted mostly from agricultural development. In New Zealand and south-east Australia, around 90% of wetlands have been cleared and drained, mostly for agricultural development. In New Zealand in particular, pastoral farmers traditionally used phosphatic fertilizers often supplemented with micronutrients (e.g., cobalt) to increase pastoral productivity, while relying on nitrogen fixation by clover to meet grassland nitrogen demands. With the advent of relatively cheap nitrogenous fertilizers, predominantly urea and ammonium, there has
been a rapid increase in their use in pastoral farming. The NZ Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment provides statistics for nitrogenous fertilizers that show an increase in application rates of 160% in dairy farms and 680% in sheep and beef farms between 1996 and 2002. Nitrate loads to Lake Rotorua are projected to increase nearly 10-fold between the relatively unimpacted period of the 1950s and 2050, in response increased intensity of pastoral farming, notably nitrogen fertilizer applications, in the lake catchment. The duration of this response reflects the long lag time as water and nutrients are transported through the porous volcanic soils into the underlying aquifer and ultimately into the lake. Productivity in many New Zealand lakes, particularly the large volcanic lakes of the central North Island (e.g., Lake Taupo and Lake Rotorua), is limited by availability of nitrogen. Under these circumstances the rate of eutrophication is expected to increase rapidly and productivity may be increasingly controlled by availability of phosphorus rather than nitrogen. Specific case studies are given below of large New Zealand lakes that have undergone rapid deterioration in water quality.
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In our Los Angeles Arts District neighborhood, an artisan company that has always stood out to us is Matteo.
We are excited to release our new film series, 'Apolis Conversations.' The series shares the inspirational stories and occupations of key people in our lives that we consider Apolis Advocates.
We hosted Stan Parish, Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief at GQ Magazine in our hometown of Santa Barbara for a memorable July 4th weekend among friends and family.
On June 5th the Apolis office enjoyed the beginning of summer with a day of sun, surfing and time with Katin's original seamstress Sato Hughes. We have been planning the release of this film since the beginning of this year and glad to finally pull all the pieces together.
This spring we feature our second profile of a modern activist whose work represents our vision to empower people and communities.
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Understanding the Different Stages of Gum Disease
Did you know that gum disease affects more than half of all people over the age of 30? As prevalent as this disease is, many people still remain undiagnosed. Typical symptoms of patients with gum disease include red, swollen, and puffy gums that feel tender to the touch. If left untreated, the disease can progress and result in loss of connective tissue, gum recession, and even tooth loss. Pus can also develop in the pockets between the teeth and gums as the body attempts to fight the infection. Not surprisingly, this creates a permanent bad taste in the mouth, and sufferers will also have bad breath. Not only does gum disease wreak havoc in your mouth, studies have also shown that is linked to serious conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and even impotence.
Here is how gum disease progresses:
Healthy Gums: A healthy mouth with no signs of gum disease will have firm, pink gum tissue that doesn't bleed during normal brushing or flossing. During your regular dental checkup, gum disease is diagnosed by measuring the depth of your gum pockets, checking for bleeding sites, and assessing bone loss through x-rays. Healthy patients have pocket depths between 1 – 3 mm with no loss of connective tissue or bone structure. Their gum tissue fits tightly around the tooth and there is no sign of any plaque buildup or calculus.
Gingivitis: The first stage of gum disease is gingivitis. In most cases, it is caused by a long-term buildup of plaque around the gum line which inflames the tissues, as the toxins produced by the plaque bacteria cause the gums to become slightly swollen and infected. First symptoms that you may experience include red and puffy gums which bleed when brushed or flossed2. Gingivitis is generally caused by a poor oral hygiene routine, and if caught at this stage is often reversible. As yet, there has been no extensive damage to the connective tissue and bone which hold the teeth in place.
Periodontitis: The next stage of gum disease is periodontitis and evolves from untreated gingivitis. During a regular dental cleaning, your hygienist will use a scaler to scrape away calculus on the tooth. However, studies have shown that up to 63% of calculus can remain on the tooth despite aggressive mechanical cleaning. This is especially the case when the calculus resides beneath the gum line. When harmful bacteria are left in the mouth, an inflammatory response occurs which can cause the body to begin breaking down the connective tissue and bone supporting the teeth. Visible symptoms of periodontitis include red, swollen gums that bleed easily when brushed or flossed, and the patient usually has deeper pockets of 4+mm.
Advanced Periodontitis: Periodontitis frequently develops into a chronic condition. If the disease continues to be left untreated, there is a high risk the tooth will loosen due to destruction of bone support. Patients with advanced periodontitis experience severe loss of connective tissue and deep pockets. They also bleed heavily when flossing or brushing.
Periodontal disease is definitely one condition where prevention is better than cure, as surgery for advanced periodontitis can be costly and painful. The best way to prevent gum disease is by maintaining oral health through regular checkups and cleanings. If periodontitis is present, then it can be treated through regular professional teeth cleanings in addition to Periowave. This can help reduce inflammation of the gum tissues, destroy the harmful bacteria left behind after cleaning, and return the patient to better oral health. Maintaining a healthy mouth free of periodontal disease should be part of maintaining general good health, as this disease is linked with common systemic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
- Colgate Oral and Dental Health Resource Center http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Articles/Oral-and-Dental-Health-Basics/Common-Concerns/Gum-Disease/article/What-are-the-Stages-of-Gum-Disease.cvsp
- American Academy of Periodontology http://www.perio.org/consumer/2a.html
- Robertson. J Perio 61:22-23
- PubMed Health http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002051/
3 Responses to "Understanding the Different Stages of Gum Disease"
how much does it cost for this treatment as i have peridonital disease and i have had 3 teeth done with cement for them to stay together but i have been told by my dentist that i will lose my teeth eventually can this treatment work for me x carol
I wish there was a better way for people at home to detect the disease. These pictures are great ways of showing them exactly what happens. Maybe it will be a good motivation to see their dentist more often to prevent needed dental implants!
Great article and pics with the perio probe explaining different stages of gum disease.


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It's Thursday and I'm tired. But, I've accomplished a few things this week, so I'm feeling semi-ok.
I got a new computer last week, and on Monday I got all my backed up files. I also ordered a camera this week, so I'm on my way back to being normal. I finished up two application packets and got them in the mail, and I finished up my printmaking incomplete from last semester. I had a couple great conversations on curating the other day and sat in on the Enameling I crit today. I finished a neckpiece and made about a dozen wall brooches. I got a page of word vomit for my thesis paper. I've gotten nearly enough sleep and eaten some relatively nutritious food.
I also made a bunch of charms just because that's what I felt like doing. I'm not even going to tell you how many, since I'm kind of embarrassed I spent so much time on them when I need to be doing other things. I've also started a sketchbook of collages centered around color schemes for enameling. They look really good, but again, this is not something I need to be spending my time on. I don't know what my problem is.
I've also listened to this song about 50 times.
Happy Weekend.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
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text: I met up with Kristen, Brian and their adorable fur baby, Charlie last weekend as part of my love mini sessions. It was a little chilly out but I just LOVED having all the snow on the ground. It just adds something extra beautiful to the location in my opinion =) I had a great time with them and I just love these images!


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November is Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month, and we want to share some information about great gluten-free goodies and how to make them for your gluten conscious group. The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness founded Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month to increase support for those with celiac disease and gluten intolerance. Just because you can't or don't enjoy gluten, that doesn't mean you aren't entitled to enjoy the wonderful food that surrounds the end of the year holiday season.
The holidays can be very challenging for those who have celiac disease. That's why November is Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month. As a nation, we tend to celebrate holidays and special occasions with food. When cooking for the holidays this year, why not prepare some gluten-free food items in support of Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month. That way our friends and family with celiac disease can join in the celebrations with us.
For a gluten-free appetizer that will have everyone reaching for seconds, try these delectably delicious Spinach and Artichoke Dip Bites from the Gluten Free Palate:
Spinach and Artichoke Dip Bites
- 1 loaf Schar Artisan Baker Multigrain Bread
- olive oil spray
- 3 cups packed spinach
- 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 (14 oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
- sea salt
- shredded mozzarella for topping
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Lightly spray a small skillet pan with olive oil and cook spinach just until it starts to wilt; set aside.
- Cut the crust off each slice of multigrain bread. Using a rolling pin, flatten each slice of bread.
- Cut three 2-inch circles out of each flatten slice of bread (I used a 2-inch biscuit cutter). Save heals and extra bread for croutons.
- Spray or brush both sides of the bread circles with olive oil and press into a mini muffin tin. This recipe makes 36 bites. I only have one pan and used it three times to bake all the bites.
- Bake bread for 8 minutes.
- Chop cooked spinach.
- Using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in grated Parmesan, chopped spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, sriracha, and salt.
- Once bread is done baking, spoon spinach artichoke dip into each mini-bread bowl.
- Top with mozzarella and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve warm.
For 50 gluten-free holiday side dish ideas, check out The Roasted Root. Here's one with just two healthy ingredients that sound out of this world:
Pesto Roasted Carrot Fries
Author: Miriam Pascal, OvertimeCook.com
Recipe type: Side Dish
Prep time: 8 mins
Cook time: 40 mins
Total time: 48 mins
Serves: 6-8
- 8 large carrots, peeled
- ½ cup prepared basil pesto (you can sub nuts of your choice, such as almonds or walnuts)
- Preheat oven to 450. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Cut the carrots in half to create two sticks of approximately equal length. Then cut them into fry shapes (I do the narrower half in halves, and the wider half in quarters).
- Toss the carrots with the prepared pesto to coat evenly. (For a shortcut pesto recipe, click here.)
- Spread the fries in an individual layer on a cookie sheet and bake at 450 for 40 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Serve hot.
From the Academy of Culinary Nutrition comes 30 gluten-free main dish recipes. Here's the one we've chosen from Pinch of Yum. Perfect Baked Salmon with Lentils, Quinoa, and Lemon Herb Sauce – super healthy, high protein, bakes all in one big easy dish.:
Perfect Baked Salmon with lentils and lemon herb sauce
- 1 cup black lentils
- 1 cup red quinoa
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 12 ounces salmon
- 2-3 cups green beans or other vegetables
- purple sauerkraut if you're into the weird food zone like I am
Lemon herb sauce:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- generous pinch of salt (to taste)
- quick squeeze of honey or agave (to taste)
- chopped parsley (optional)
- LENTILS AND QUINOA: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Rinse the lentils and the quinoa. Place in a large oven-safe skillet or casserole with the broth. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until almost fully cooked. Remove and fluff with a fork.
- SAUCE: Make the lemon dressing by blending all ingredients in a food processor or just shaking up in a jar. Set about half of the dressing aside.
- SALMON: When the lentils and quinoa are done, place the salmon and any other vegetables you want on top of the lentils (skin side down) and drizzle or brush with half of the lemon dressing. Bake for another 10 minutes. Broil for the last 2 minutes. Depending on how thick the salmon is, if it still needs time, just turn off the oven and let it sit in there for a few minutes to finish.
- SERVE: When the salmon is fully cooked, serve with reserved sauce and purple sauerkraut if you like that kind of crazy.
Some vegetables will cook just fine in 10 minutes in a hot oven, but others won't. If you're using something that's going to require more time like sweet potatoes, we suggest par-boiling them before sending them to the oven. Veggies that work great – green beans, asparagus, kale, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, mushrooms, peas… etc. For more salmon per serving – a full 3 ounces per serving – go for a total of 15-20 ounces vs. 12 ounces as written.
Finally, for a wonderfully healthy, super tasty, easy to make ahead gluten-free dessert, try topping off your meal with these tiny treasures from our friends at bon appetit. These Coconut Lime Snowballs are sure to be a new favorite take along dessert for all those impromptu holiday parties:
Coconut Lime Snowballs
- 12 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- ¼ cup virgin coconut oil
- 1 13.5-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- Preheat oven to 250°. Combine white chocolate and coconut oil in a 13×9″ glass baking dish and roast, stirring every 15 minutes with a heatproof rubber spatula to smooth out and redistribute, until mixture is deeply caramelized and the color of a strong latte, 45–60 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, bring coconut milk to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, swirling occasionally, and cook until reduced to ¾ cup, 8–12 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Pour warm coconut milk over white chocolate mixture, then add lime juice, vanilla, and salt. Whisk until smooth, moving whisk in small circles all around dish and working into corners. Cover and chill ganache until cold, at least 30 minutes and up to 4 days.
- Toss coconut and lime zest in a medium bowl to combine. Using a small knife, cut an 8×6″ grid into cold ganache to make 48 pieces. Use a small spoon or offset spatula to lift out pieces of ganache one at a time and roll into balls between your palms.
- Working one at a time, toss balls in coconut mixture, pressing to adhere (the heat from your hands will soften the ganache on the outside, so coconut will stick). Place on parchment-lined baking sheets as you go. Chill until 10 minutes before serving.
- Do Ahead: Ganache can be rolled, without coconut, 3 days ahead. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and chill. Reroll between palms to warm slightly before tossing in coconut.
Going gluten-free is not a fad diet idea; for many people, gluten needs to disappear from their diet due to health issues. The inflammation caused by the gluten present in wheat, grains, barley and rye damages the villi in the intestines. Over time, this usually leads to more severe health problems, which is why many people try to avoid gluten. Eating gluten-free prevents this type of inflammation from occurring and causing further damage.


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Ree Drummond's Hubby Ladd Throws Epic Surprise Birthday Party for the Pioneer Woman
Nicely done, Ladd.
Sometimes it pays to ignore the advice of your significant other. Such was the case for Ladd Drummond, husband to Ree Drummond, when he decided to throw his wife a surprise birthday party despite her hoping it would just "blow over this year."
Instead of playing down her special day, the Pawhuska Princess got to go big — spending time with loved ones from near and far, feasting on Mercantile treats, and trading stories around a fire pit. It appears the party was hosted at Drummond's newest Pawhuska restaurant, P-Town Pizza.
"Ladd had a surprise birthday party for me last night. I was truly surprised. My sister was there from Seattle, my closest high school friends came from San Diego, Dallas, Kansas City, and Atlanta, and my oldest/dearest childhood friends were there, too. Friends and family from Pawhuska showed up, and our Mercantile chefs and bakers made a spread of food I'll be daydreaming about for the rest of my life," Drummond writes, captioning a series of photos from the festivities on Instagram. "At the end of the evening, we were gathered around a fire pit laughing so hard about old stories and memories that our ribs hurt. I had been telling my husband that I really wanted the whole birthday thing to blow over this year and just pretend it never happened. I'm so glad the little booger decided not to listen to me."
WATCH: Ree Drummond on the Future of 'The Pioneer Woman' Show
2019 is clearly starting off on a great note for Mrs.Drummond. We're already antsing for her new cookbook, which will be released next October. Fingers crossed she'll be sharing the recipe for her gorgeous white-and-floral birthday cake.


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Top this sweet and spicy hash recipe with eggs for breakfast or fold it into tortillas for a taco with some sour cream and hot sauce on top and you've got dinner.
- Yield
- 4 serving
- 1 Tbsp. (or more) extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 oz. fresh chorizo, casings removed
- 1 lb. butternut squash (about 1/2 of a medium squash), peeled, cut into 1/2" pieces (about 4 cups)
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- Kosher salt
- Lime wedges and cilantro leaves with tender stems (for serving)
- Heat oil in a large heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high. Cook chorizo, breaking up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon; reserve skillet with fat.
- Add butternut squash and onion to reserved skillet and cook over medium-high, adding more oil if needed and stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender, 10–15 minutes. Stir in chorizo and season with salt. Squeeze a lime wedge over and top with cilantro. Serve with additional lime wedges for squeezing over.
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Nutritional Info
- Calories362
- Carbohydrates20 g(7%)
- Fat25 g(39%)
- Protein15 g(31%)
- Saturated Fat9 g(43%)
- Sodium707 mg(29%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
- Fiber3 g(13%)
- Monounsaturated Fat13 g
- Cholesterol50 mg(17%)


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Ingredients: (2 dozen cookies)
1 ½ c all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
1/2 c yellow cornmeal
1 stick (8 Tbsp) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 c sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp pure almond extract
3/4 cup sliced almonds
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together. Add the cornmeal and whisk again to blend.
3. Working with a stand mixer or with a hand mixer in a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together at medium speed for 3 minutes, until very smooth. Add the eggs and continue to beat, scraping down the bowl as needed, for another 2 minutes, or until the mixture is light, smooth and creamy. Beat in the almond extract.
4. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients, mixing only until they are incorporated. You'll have a soft, stick-to-your-fingers dough that will ball up around the paddle or beaters. Scrape down the paddle and bowl, toss in the almonds and mix just to blend.
5. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Biscottis gone Cookies
I joined Tuesdays with Dorie and this is my very first recipe! I was really excited to make the Lenox Almond Biscotti but they didn't work out quite so well for me. I tried shaping them after mixing AND after chilling the dough for 30 minutes with no success. SO I decided to just make them in to Almond Cookies! They actually turned out really good! They're soft and have a very distinct Almond flavor. I hope Dorie won't mind! :)
Labels: Baking, Tuesdays with Dorie
6 comments:
- Rachel said...
Ha your cookies are cute--great way to salvage the recipe! Welcome to Tuesdays with Dorie--I recently joined as well and it is so much fun!
- October 14, 2008 at 12:42 PM
- Libby said...
Great idea! I would have loved these!!!!
- October 14, 2008 at 3:19 PM
- Unknown said...
Hey! Welcome to TWD!! I love you spin on the biscotti idea! They look great. Hope to see you again...
- October 15, 2008 at 7:21 PM
- pinkstripes said...
Welcome to TWD! I love your biscotti gone cookies! Yum!
- October 16, 2008 at 10:33 AM
- Cookie said...
Thanks everyone! Now I don't feel so bad for not being able to shape my dough!
- October 17, 2008 at 9:09 AM
- Bungalow Barbara said...
I was thinking it would be interesting to try these as cookies -- now I know it will work! Thanks for trying it!
- October 20, 2008 at 7:30 PM
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HOWARD — After surrendering the first score of the game, the East Knox Bulldogs scored 68 unanswered points to rattle off their third win of the year, 68-6, over the Strasburg-Franklin Tigers.
"They came off and they punched us right in the mouth," East Knox head coach Cody Reese said. "We talk to the boys about how are we going to respond. … We talked to the boys about mentality. We were getting there, we just weren't making the plays so we had to finish. After that drive, the boys settled down and we were able to finish."
Strasburg-Franklin came out firing on all cylinders after receiving the opening kickoff. The visitors put together an 11-play opening drive, capped off by a 22-yard touchdown pass from Kape Schupbach to Wade Hostetler. After a missed extra point, the Bulldogs found themselves in a hole midway through the first quarter.
"We have a long history of trying to feel them out before we start going," East Knox senior Kasson Krownapple said. "That's what we did and we've got to try and fix that. We will fix that in practice this week.
"The first week at our place, for a team to come in and just take it down the field on us, it definitely lit a fire under us to go get it," he added.
Two completions after giving up the first touchdown of the game and East Knox tied it up. Kadden Lester had two completions on the opening drive for 47 yards, capped by a 10-yard pass to Caleb Gallwitz for the score. A three-and-out and a poor punt by the Tigers set up the Bulldogs with great field position, and Krownapple scored on a 25-yard run on the first play of the drive, giving East Knox the 13-6 lead still in the first quarter.
Krownapple was certainly not done for the night, taking a 2-yard dash to the house on the first play of the second quarter to push the lead to 20-6, with a 57-yard pass to Braden Kannady setting up the score. Another quick drive by Strasburg allowed East Knox to string together some plays, with Krownapple again scoring on a 14-yard run to end an 8-play drive.
Up 27-6, Lester and Dawson Moreland made magic happen twice. The first connection for a score came from 19 yards out with 2:39 to go before intermission. With 30 ticks left on the clock, the two linked up again for a 30-yard score, giving East Knox a 40-6 lead at the break.
"We all want to see each other succeed," Lester said. "The line was giving great blocks and the wide receivers were doing their thing. They made my job way easier tonight. … It all starts with our hogs up front. I love those guys to death. They're some of my best friends. They set that pace for us and we just followed right off them. They carried us."
East Knox scored six times in the first half, with three passing and three rushing touchdowns.
"What we like to do is mix it up and not be predictable with what we are going to do," Reese said. "That tends to play in our favor so if we can continue doing that, that's what we need to do."
Because of the 36-point advantage coming out of the break, there was a running clock for the remainder of the game. Gallwitz got in on the scoring again to open the second half, finding the end zone on a weaving 30-yard scamper down the field on the opening possession of the third. Later in the quarter, Krownapple added one more touchdown to his stat sheet, this one a 5-yard run to the outside, set up by a 72-yard completion from Lester to Kannady, putting the Bulldogs on the 5 for Krownapple to score with 4:01 to go in the third to give the home team a 54-6 lead.
East Knox got the ball back with 11:53 to go in the fourth and Reese opted to put his reserve players in to get them some Friday night experience and they did not disappoint. Chase Darr made the most of his opportunity on the field, scoring on a 47-yard dash with just under 10 minutes to go. Sam Printz tacked on another six with less than two minutes to go to give East Knox the final score of 68-6.
"This is definitely a lot of motivation and even a lot of confidence for our young guys," Krownapple said. "I'll be gone, but they'll still be here and they'll remember this night and they will have that much more confidence when they get back in there."
When the dust settled, East Knox finished with 537 total yards. Lester racked up 306 yards through the air on 10 of 14 passing. Kannady had 129 receiving yards on two receptions, while Melick and Moreland both had three receptions, with 86 and 63 yards, respectively.
Krownapple toted the rock 10 times for the Bulldogs, finishing with 79 yards and four touchdowns. Darr has 66 yards on two carries, while Gallwitz and Printz combined for six carries and 57 yards.
On the defensive side of the ball, Dawson David had one solo tackle but was in on 11 assisted tackles. Melick finished the night with two solo and eight assisted tackles. Moreland and Peyton Lester tied for the team lead with four solo tackles apiece. Kannady and Shane Knepp both had an interception on the night.
East Knox rose to 3-0 on the year heading into the conference schedule. The Bulldogs return to their home field next Friday against Knox-Morrow Athletic Conference foe Mount Gilead (0-3) with a 7 p.m. kickoff.
"We need to go 1-0 for the week and we need to treat every single week like it's a Super Bowl game, like it's the next biggest game we have on our schedule," Lester said. "Nothing past it or nothing behind it. It's Mount Gilead now."
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