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Show The Beaver Press - January 6, 2011 - Page 4 lous Pointers For Parents Keeping Up With Today's High-Tech Kids (NAPS)—Most kids today are natural technophiles—gracefully and enthusiastically adopting technology into their everyday lives. In fact, a recent study showed that, on average, today's school-aged children are consuming and using media about 7.5 hours a day. From first graders to high schoolers, technology is not something children "turn on" after school or on the weekends but is now more than ever an integral and organic addition to life. As their children move seamlessly from computer screens to video games, many parents ask "What is the appropriate level of 'screen time* for my child?" It's all a matter of balance. According to Janeal Roberts, vice president of education for Champions, a national provider of online tutoring and before- and after-school programs, "Technology is a powerful tool that can and should be adapted to education and learning—in a way that is appropriate and even more exciting for your children." In a controlled environment, such as under parent supervision or within a classroom or after-school program, technology lets parents and teachers tap into the ways children love to learn today. Today's technology has amazing and productive applications in education. The key for parents is understanding how and when to use technology to spur their child's interest in learning and discovery, Roberts suggests parents consider the following guidelines for bridging technology to education: • Designate computer time with your child. Carve out 30 minutes or so to explore the Internet together. Whether to conduct content-rich information on their websites that appeal to children. As an example, visiting NASA's website lets your child access the Kids* Club. At the USDA's site, children can learn about the food pyramid through interactive games. • Take an online class together at your local library or community center. This will let you and your Parents and children can learn child learn together and help your much and enjoy more when they child see you as a student as well, open to learning. navigate the Wob together, * Look for learning-based online research for a homework assign- programs. To supplement classment or to virtually explore fur-off room time, look for online academic locations, use the time to navigate enrichment programs, such as the Champions Virtual Science Club the World Wide Web together. (www.discoverchampions.com), • Encourage creativity. Take photos from a weekend trip to the which lets kids go on a virtual zoo or museum or from the last archaeological dig, explore a scifamily vacation to create an e- ence laboratory and discover the book or online slide show that you world of science. * With the growing presence of can share with friends and family. • Explore the universe. Go technology—from video-sharing beyond the boundaries of planet sites to online learning proEarth with online applications grams—kids havo even more that allow you and your child to opportunities for constructive learn about the sun, moon, stars discovery and creativity at their and more. For example, make a fingertips. Parents and teachers are in the map of the solar system or look up satellite imagery, maps and three- midst of a significant shift in how dimensional views from galaxies to inspire children. By looking at in outer Bpace. You can even go on technology as a powerful partner, a "geocaching" adventure—an on- they have an opportunity to incorline treasure hunt activity using porate the tools that really interest and excite kids into their GPS technology. • Collaborate with your child's everyday learning. teachers. Talk to your child's Instead of asking yourself teachers about what subjects are "How much technology is too currently being taught or those much?" consider the important that are forthcoming, so you and balance between uninspired your child can spend time re- screen time and guided discovery searching the topic and connect- time. Whether it's conducting ing classroom learning with dis- research for -a homework assignment, creating an e-book or sharcovery at home and out of school. • Visit sites associated with ing the results of an online science national organizations. Organiza- experiment, kids have the interest tions that focus on education, and the motivation to learn research or nutrition often house through technology. Think Outside The Cereal Bowl (NAPS)—It may be time to think outside the bowl when it comes to breakfast cereal. Not only can a bowl of cereal be a nutritious breakfast option, it can be used as an unexpected recipe ingredient. Melissa d'Arabian, Food Network star and host of "Ten Dollar Dinners," has created a series of classic recipes with a creative cereal twist. As a mother of four, d'Arabian understands that cooking creative dishes that are easy on the wallet and tasty can be a challenge. With inspiration from Kellogg's cereals, she has created o series of videos to show the versatility and value you can get from cooking with cereal. These delicicug and nutritious recipes can help at-home cooks create n new spin on mealtime with simple, cost-effective dishes. Try Including cereal.In your favorlte side dishes. Kellogg*8 Corn Flakes Cheese Wafers Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 2 hours, 25 minutes Servings: 18 Ingredients 2 cups Kellogg's Corn Flakes cereal 1 cup (4 oz.) finely shredded cheddar cheese 'A cup unsolted butter*, softened and cut into small pieces 1 cup all-purpose flour % teaspoon salt* V* teaspoon cayenne popper % cup Kellogg's Corn Flakes cereal (crushed to !4 cup) Directions 1. In food processor bowl, process 2 cups Kellogg*s Corn Flakes cereal and cheese until crumbly. Add butter. Process until combined. Add flour, salt and cayenne pepper. Process until dough forms. 2. Turn out onto lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 to 6 strokes. Shape into long rolls with l-inch diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. 3. Remove plastic wrap. Cut rolls into '/-inch-thick slices. Place on ungroased baking sheets. Sprinkle crushed cereal on tops. Bake at 400°F about 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to wire rack. Cool completely. *Note: If desired, instead of using unsalted butter, use lightly salted butter and decrease the salt to lA teaspoon, All-Bran Chicken Roulades Prep Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 pound thin-sliced, boneless, skinless chicken breasts V* teaspoon sait % teaspoon pepper 1 small onion, chopped 3 tablespoons butter or margarine Use breakfast cereal in unexpectedways. . '-•; 1 clove garlic, minced x>f Vt cup Kellogg*s All-Bran I:-: Original cereal . :•:•: l A cup chicken broth ':'-•[: 1 tablespoon lime juice .:•:• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro .•:'•':• I teaspoon grated lime peel Directions : ;. : 1. Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Set aside. . ;;:- ' 2. In large skillet, cook onion in butter over medium heat about 3 minutes or until softened. Add garlic* Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Stir in Kellogg's AU-Bran Original cereal, broth, lime juice, cilantro and lime peel. j. 3. Spread cereal mixture on one side of each chicken piece. Tightly roll up. Place, fleam, side down, in 13x9x2-iuch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° F about 30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. For food safety, internal temperature of the chicken should reach at least 165°F. Diagonally cut into thick slices. Arrange on serving plates. . : For nutrition information and more great recipes, visit www.kelloggs.com/Melissa. ;.";:• Safety On The Road Make It A Priority: Create A Hands-Free Environment In Your Vehicle All-Natural Relief For Cold And Flu Symptoms (NAPS)—Considering adults average two to four colds a year and approximately 15 percent of Americans come down with thefluannually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there's a chance that you will find yourself under the weather—but easing your suffering may be easier than you realize. A sore throat is often one of the first signs'tTiat'you"are"coming down with something. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, many things can cause a sore throat. These include, infections with viruses, such as colds and flu; tiiaus drainage; allergies; and cigarette smoking, among others. Fortunately, the sniffling, sneezing, runny; scratchy stuff can often be relieved with everyday household items and ingredients. Honey, for example, has been uHtd for centuries to help alleviate Home of the symptoms associated with a common cold. A study by a Penn State College of Medicine research team found that honey may offer an effective and safe alternative to over-the-counter cough medicine. The study found that a small dose of buckwheat honey given before bedtime provided better relief of nighttime cough and sleep difficulty in children than no treatment or dextromothorphan (DM), the cough suppressant in many over-thecounter cold medications. For relief of irritating throat symptoms, the National Honey Board suggests trying a spoonful of honey to soothe and coat your throat. Take a spoonful as often as (KAPS>—A new video game for Wn lvts girls and their families experience adventures in babysitting in a fun and innovative way. Published by Majesco Entertainment, the game is called "Babysitting Mama" and rated E. 1b watch a gameplay trailer and learn more, visit www.babysitting mama.com. «•* You can't fix what you can't see, and the Energizer Hard Case Professional Inspection Light keeps your work spnee properly illuminated. The company also recently introduced the Energizer Hard Case Professional Area Light. For the latest in innovative work lights, check out www. energizerlights.com. Other easy ways to relieve cold andflusymptoms include: • A humidifier: To open the nasal passage without any irritating side effects, place a steam or warm-mist humidifier in your bedroom. Dry air can make cold and flu symptoms feel worse. The humidifier combats the dry air while providing moisture to your entire body. • Sleep: The age-old advice that sleep is the best cure to the common cold is, well, true. Sleep and immunity are tightly linked. When It comes to soothing a aore Those who get less sleep are three throat, honey may be Just your times as likely to get sick as those who averaged at least eight hours, cup of tea. according to the Archives of Interyou need to relieve the irritation. nal Medicine. Since it's also important to Btay • Head outdoors: Vitamin D hydrated, you may want to add is emerging as an important honey to a steaming cup of tea to infection fighter, according to the help soothe your throat. For added University of Colorado Denver vitamin C, try mixing in orange, School of Medicine. Being grapefruit or lemon juice. exposed to sunlight increases This recipe for an all-natural your vitamin D intake and, thereHoney Citrus Soother may help fore, increases your infectionfighting ability. your sore throat: i • Chicken soup: You hear it Honey Citrus Soother time and time again, but does it (Makes 4 servings) really work? The answer is yes. A study conducted by the University of Nebraska found that 3 tea bags, green or black chicken soup contains anti1 cinnamon stick inflammatory qualities that acti3 cups boiling water vate the release of mucus, reducV* cup honey ing congestion and proving that 1 cup grapefruit juice chicken soup is in fact a great Place t e a bags and cinna- remedy for your stuffy nose and mon stick in a 1-quart teapot. congested chest. Add boiling water; steep 3 to 5 Learn More m i n u t e s . Remove cinnamon For more recipes and advice, stick and tea bags; discard. 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Statistics show that driver distractions are major contributors to automobile crashes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 6,000 people died in 2008 in crashes that involved distracted driving. Also, the National Safety Council estimates that 28 percent of crashes— 1.6 million crashes per year—can be attributed to cell phone talking and texting while driving. Fortunately, one luxury automaker offers an array of technologies in its vehicles to help reduce driver distractions. Standard equipment on Lexus vehicles includes steering wheel controls for audio, Bluetooth technology and voice recognition. In addition, some models with navigation have a thin 61m transistor multi-informational or available heads-up display that shows the driver turn-by-turn directions within his or her sight line. At the push of a steering wheel button, the Bluetooth technology allows hands-free outgoing phone calls using voice commands to dial by name or number from select Bluetooth cell phones. A micro**• There is a theory which states that if ever anybody discovers exactly what the universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened. —Douglas Adams *** Be mild with the mild, shrewd with the crafty, confiding to the honest, rough to the ruffian and a thunderbolt to the liar. But in all this, never be unmindful of your own dignity. —John Brown You and your passengers can stay on the highway to safety If yo<j remember to keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on tb> : : road. : phone built into th£ car lets you mind and includes an Emergency talk without holding your mobile Assistance Button (SOS), Autophone, and the other caller's voice matic Collision Notification^ is channeled through the vehicle's Enhanced Roadside Assistance audio system. To answer an in- and Stolen Vehicle Location. coming call, the driver simply For convenience, vehicles presses a button on the steering equipped with navigation feature wheel. Lexus Enform services, DestinaAdditional hands-free features tion Assist and eDestination, plU6 are taken to new heights with the the four Safety Connect services. available navigation system's voice By simply pressing the DestinacommandVvoice recognition tech- tion Assist button on the naviganology. Voice command enables tion screen, whether you're driyou to place calls with your com- ving or parked, a live agent comeft patible Bluetooth phone and oper- on to help locate a specific address ate climate, audio and navigation or point of interest. The agent functions. For example, if you say wirelessly sends the location to "lower temperature," the climate the vehicle's navigation system for control will be reduced by ono route guidance. •:'•/ degree. If you say "coffeehouse,'1 Driver distraction is a growing from the destination menu, the trend that affects everyone. By navigation screen will display •using common sense and taking options in your surrounding area. simple steps such as incorporating An advanced telematics sys- and utilizing the hands-free devices tem, Safety Connect or Lexus in your vehicle, you can help reduce Enform with Safety Connect, is driver distraction and drive more available on all new Lexus vehi- safely by keeping your eyes on the cles with a complimentary one- road and hands on the wheel. . year trial subscription. Safety You can find more about these Connect helps provide peace of features at www.lexus.com. The title of the classic Disney film "Fantasia" (1940) means "a free [musical] composition structured according to the composer's fancy" *** Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs —Henry *** ••• ••* In men of the highest character and noblest genius there is to be found an insatiable desire for honor, command, power and glory. —Cicero *** In the world of horses, a palomino is a light tan or golden horftfr with an iv^jy or cream-colored mane and tale. A sablno Is a roartor light red horse with a white belly. [•{•]': |
