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uper Bowl Sunday is a cultural phenomenon.

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4. This Hall of Fame quarterback out of Stanford University lost three Super Bowls before finally winning his first one on January 25, 1998.

8. This stylish quarterback famously guaranteed his team would win the Super Bowl, even though the team was a heavy underdog.

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5. Which New York Giants wide receiver helped his team win Super Bowl XLII after making a miraculous catch in which he pressed the ball against his helmet to secure possession while falling to the ground?

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A. David Tyree B. Plaxico Burress C. Mario Manningham D. Jeremy Shockey

2. T his Hall of Fame wide receiver, nicknamed “The Playmaker,” caught two touchdowns in an 18-second span in Super Bowl XXVII on January 31, 1993.

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hen seeking to be as healthy as possible, it’s important that people do not overlook the importance of protecting mental health. The World Health Organization says more than a billion people across the globe live with a mental health condition. The need for action on mental health is urgent and undeniable, as safeguarding mental health is integral to a person’s wellbeing.

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member may be enough to resolve issues. Others may find that talking to a therapist or counselor is the best course of action.

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Individuals should consult with medical professionals if they suspect they may need medication or additional help to treat mental health issues.

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xercise is an important component of overall health. Experts say that adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise each week, along with muscle-strengthening activities at least two days a week. Some believe heading to the gym is the best way to get the exercise they need, and it very well may be… unless it’s not.

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Football Cake Pops

Makes 30 servings

3 1/2 cups cake flour 2 cups granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter, at room tempera ture 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature 4 large eggs, at room temperature 2 large egg whites, at room tempera ture 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Football Cake Pops Make A Great Game Day Treat

1/2 cup prepared chocolate frosting 2 to 21/4 lbs. milk chocolate 3 tablespoons shortening 40 candy sticks White icing, for decorating

F

ootball is a wildly popular sport throughout much of North America.

Watch parties have become a game day tradition for millions of football fans, and it's customary to provide some delicious food when hosting such get-togethers. This year, playoff party hosts can whip up these tasty "Football Cake Pops" from Lines+Angles for young fans.

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly butter and flour two 8 or 9-inch round cake pans.

7. Roll your cake mix into 11/2-inch, football-shaped cake balls using the palms of your hands. You should be able to get 30 to 35 football-shaped balls from a single batch of cake mix.

To prepare the chocolate shell, pour milk chocolate into a 2. In the bowl of your stand mixer, sift or whisk together the cake 8. microwave-safe bowl and melt on 50 percent power for 4 flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the butter and half minutes, or more time if necessary. the buttermilk. Beat with the paddle attachment on a medium-low speed until combined and smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes.

9. Pull out your melted milk chocolate and stir thoroughly with a spoon until completely smooth. Once smooth, add shortening to 3. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites, the rest of the buttermilk, and the vanilla to combine, just until eggs the chocolate to thin out the consistency a bit. Stir thoroughly are broken up. Add the egg mixture to the batter in 3 additions, again. mixing on medium speed for 2 minutes after each addition, being sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl frequently.

10. Take a candy stick and dip into the chocolate about 1 inch and place it into the center of your cake ball on the top. This will act 4. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans, and bake on the as a glue keeping your cake pop and stick attached. Continue middle rack of the oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick for all cake pops. Wait 10 minutes for the chocolate to harden or skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in on the stick and on the cake pop. pans until they are cool to the touch, then turn out of pans and cool completely on wire racks.

11. Now you are ready to coat your cake pops in the chocolate.

Place the pop in the chocolate at a sideways angle with one 5. Make sure the cakes are completely cool before you attempt the cake pops, otherwise your frosting will melt. hand. Using the other hand, spoon the chocolate mixture all around the pop. Try to do this as quickly as possible before 6. Put the baked cake in a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to the chocolate begins to harden and get lumpy. Once you have crumble the entire cake. Add about half of the chocolate frosting evenly coated the pop, gently tap the stick on the side of the to the crumbled cake. The frosting is what acts as a glue to hold bowl to get off any excess chocolate that would drip. Once the the cake balls together. Use your hands to mix the frosting evenly chocolate shell hardens, decorate the football pops with grip throughout the crumbled cake mix until the cake mix is well marks using the white icing. Let the icing dry and serve at room moistened. Your cake mix should be moist enough to shape into temperature. a large mound and keep its shape. www.longislandmediagroup.com

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